From time to time parents or other members of the school community may need to approach the school in order to:

• Discuss the progress or welfare of your own child.

• Express concern about the actions of other students.

• Enquire about school policy or practice

On occasion, concerns may cause frustration and anxiety. At such times it is always important to organise a time to talk with school staff in an unhurried and confidential atmosphere.

No parent will directly approach another person's child at school

The school will deal with issues between students as part of the school's Behaviour and Wellbeing policy.

If you have a concern about anything to do with someone else’s child, you must organise a time to talk with school staff about it.

Parents and visitors are expected to:

• Treat all persons associated with the school with respect and courtesy

• Make appointments in advance of expecting to obtain an interview

• Allow staff to supervise, investigate and manage students without interference

Behaviour in the presence of students, staff, and parents to the school that causes alarm or concern includes:

• Use of offensive language (ie swearing or put-downs, name calling) in the presence of students

• Accusing someone else’s child of something when their parent is not there

• Speaking angrily to the child of another parent.

By following these procedures, problems will be solved as soon as possible so that a safe and harmonious school environment is maintained. The best results come from working together.