Policies

At Glengarry Primary School, we are empowered learners and respectful community members who embrace challenge and celebrate growth

Listed below are the policies that are routinely updated and reviewed by the school to ensure the reflection of our current practices. These can be viewed online via the links below, or upon request at the general office.

Policies

Communicating the Preventing and Addressing Racism in Schools Policy

Racism is not tolerated in Glengarry Primary School

Glengarry Primary School is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where racism is not tolerated. Racism harms students’ mental health, learning and sense of belonging. We celebrate the diversity of cultures, ethnicities and faiths of all our students. It is up to all of us at Glengarry Primary School to make our school a place that is free of racism and where everyone feels respected and can learn in a safe and inclusive environment.

What Glengarry Primary School is doing to prevent racism

Glengarry Primary School follows the Department of Education’s Preventing and Addressing Racism in Schools Policy. We are building a culturally safe school with inclusive learning for everyone by working with staff, students, families, carers and communities. We will:

What to do if your child experiences or witnesses racism at school

If your child experiences or witnesses racism or religious discrimination at school, please let us know. You can tell your child’s teacher or any of the following school staff members: Principal, Assistant Principal or Wellbeing Learning Specialist.

Report Racism hotline

If you don’t feel comfortable reporting racism to school, or you are not happy with the school’s response, you can report racism to:

For additional support following an incident of racism:

For more information about how to report racism to the school, and to get information in community languages, visit this website: Report racism or religious discrimination in schools.
If you need an interpreter to call the school, please use the details available at: Guide for Families: How to use an interpreter to contact your school.
How Glengarry Primary School will respond to racism 
When you report a racist incident, Glengarry Primary School will: