Parkes Public School

Student Welfare

PARKES PUBLIC SCHOOL’S STUDENT WELFARE POLICY

is driven by the 10 main principles listed below.

These 10, principles underpin all that occurs in this school.

THE TEN MAIN PRINCIPLES THAT DRIVE ALL THAT HAPPENS AT PARKES PUBLIC:-

1. As much as possible all decisions should be made based on the consideration of what is best for the students.
2. Staff welfare is important. Staff welfare impacts upon student welfare.
3. Early intervention is better than remediation.
4. Being able to read is the single-most contribution to nurturing self esteem and positive behaviour.
5. The relationship between student and teacher is a vital factor in the learning process.
6. Success leads to success.
7. High expectations are essential  and must be communicated, positively.
8. All children can learn.
9. Each teacher, parent, student is accountable for his/her own choices, and with every choice there is a consequence.
10. Individual needs and talents must be catered for, and many confidence-building and enriching experiences should be provided.