Child Safeguarding
At Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, the safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority and we are committed to ensuring our school is a safe place for all. The College regards its child safeguarding responsibilities with the utmost importance and is committed to ensuring compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.
Schools are mandated child safe environments with legal and procedural requirements for all staff and volunteers. Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the role they play individually, and collectively, to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is their highest priority.
The South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools (SACCS) requires its schools to implement child safety policies and practices, including child safety education.
For further information, please visit:
Safe Environments for All (Catholic Education South Australia website)
Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (Archdiocese of Adelaide)
Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum information for parents and carers
Providing Feedback & Raising Concerns
We encourage open communication to support student learning and wellbeing. Please contact the following staff for any concerns:
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Wellbeing concerns: Pastoral Care Teacher → Student Wellbeing Coordinator → Assistant Principal: Student Wellbeing → Deputy Principal → Principal.
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Subject concerns: Subject Teacher → Leader of Learning → Assistant Principal: Leading Learning & Innovation → Deputy Principal → Principal.
Catholic Education South Australia provides more information about how school complaints are handled. Learn more here:
CESA Grievance Response and Resolution Information
CESA Complaint Response Resolution Procedure
You can also provide feedback, compliments, or concerns via email olsh@olsh.catholic.edu.au or phone OLSH College on 8269 8800.