Policies & Procedures

Xavier College has a number of policies and procedures that govern various aspects of our School life. These provide the framework within which we operate with relation to a number of key issues.


Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese also provides advice and recommendations on educational and administrative policies and priorities, and monitors policy implementation.

Policies are listed below in general categories. Click on a category heading to view all the related policies.

School-Based Policies

  ICT Acceptable Use Policy
This is the Acceptable Use Policy for Students. This policy outlines the responsible, legal and appropriate uses of the Information and Communications Technology at Xavier College.


  School Anti-Racism Policy
Xavier College is against all forms of racism. This document outlines our policy with regards to racism.


  First Aid Policy
This policy outlines the procedures followed in the event of a range of injuries requiring first aid.


  Medication Administration Guidelines
Some students require medication and/or management of health conditions at school. While parents have the ultimate responsibility for the administration of medication and the management of health conditions, schools are often asked to assist with the provision of these services. This document outlines the guidelines followed at Xavier College.


  Privacy Statement
Statement regarding Privacy and Data collection.


  Mufti Day Requirements
This document specifies the College's expectations with regards to what students can wear on Mufti Days.


  Student Management Policy
At Xavier College, we believe that each of us has the capacity to learn. Effective learning takes place when the individual makes appropriate choices. The right choices lead to positive consequences. Inappropriate choices lead to negative consequences. This is the Student Management guidelines followed at Xavier College.


  Daily Playground Clean-Up Policy
This policy has its origins in Pope Francs’ Encyclical Letter Laudato Si (Care for our Common Home) and outlines the clean-up procedures that students are rostered on for 6 times per year.


  Xavier College Anti-Bullying Policy
Xavier College takes a strong stand on bullying of all forms. This document outlines our policy towards bullying.


  College Uniform Policy
Uniform is important as a symbol of the College and a public declaration of our values, standards and beliefs. Our school uniform creates a sense of collective and individual pride in students and their identification with the College. This policy outlines our uniform requirements.


  Complaints Policy
Xavier College actively seeks to provide students with a stimulating learning environment that is safe and well ordered. It is a fundamental right of everyone in our College community to feel safe and secure. It is the right of everyone (students and staff) to be able to come to our school each day without fear of being intimidated, humiliated or threatened verbally or physically with harm. This document outlines the policy for making complaints.

 

Xavier College Mobile Phone Policy
Xavier College is committed to ensuring the well-being, learning, and success of our students. To this end, we have developed a Mobile Technology Policy that encourages our students to be responsible users of technology.

Policies And Procedures

  Modern Slavery Statement

CSPD's Modern Slavery statement focuses on confronting modern slavery and ensure that our supply chains respect the dignity and value of each person.

  Whistleblower Policy

The purpose of this policy is to encourage reporting of corrupt conduct, maladministration and serious and substantial wrongdoing without fear of reprisal or detrimental treatment.

  Alumni Collection Notice

This wording on this Collection Form can be used for School Alumni Associations with reference to CSPD Privacy Policy (Updated 2023)

  Employment Collection Notice

This notice outlines what information CSPD collects and stores when you apply for employment with us, and who we disclose that information to.

  Information Sharing Policy

The Information Policy sets out how Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), its schools and related services obtain and release personal information from and to third parties

  Privacy Policy

This Policy sets out how the CSPD manages the personal and sensitive information we collect and hold. (updated Jan 2023)

  Standard Collection Notice

The Standard Collection Notice outlines the types of personal information, including sensitive information about students, parents or guardians, and how that information is used. (updated logo 2023)

  Volunteer and Contractor Collection Notice

In applying to provide your services you will be providing our schools, Catholic Early Learning Centres (CELCs), Catholic Out of School Hours Care services (COSHCs) and offices with personal information (Updated 2023)

  Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in CSPD

This Policy sets out how CSPD will classify and manage the accreditation of all teaching, non-teaching and CSPD staff.

  Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students

This Code of Conduct is to inform staff members of CSPD of the standards of behaviour and other requirements that must be adhered to when working in an organisation which delivers services to children and students

  Safeguarding Procedures

This document outlines the procedures that must be followed by staff members when responding to concerns relating to children and young persons and any alleged breach of the CSPD Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students.

  Working with Children Check

CSPD has in place a variety of strategies to ensure child safe schools and communities are maintained including the obligation for all staff members undertaking child-related work to hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

  CSPD Family and School Partnership Principles

CSPD and its schools, value parents and carers as partners and this partnership is critical in supporting each child to achieve their best throughout their learning and faith journey.

  Enrolment Policy

This Policy provides information about the enrolment principles, enrolment criteria and procedures for Parents/Carers seeking to enrol a child into a CSPD School.

  Guidelines for Parents and Carers in Raising Complaints

The objectives of this document are to provide information on raising a complaint.

  Research Application Guidelines

These guidelines are designed to support potential external researchers, and researchers internal to CSPD, to make sound decisions about their research application.

  School Fees Policy

The purpose of this Policy is to ensure fair and equitable school fee assistance and collection processes across all schools in the Diocese of Parramatta.

  Code of Conduct Policy

This document sets out the obligations, responsibilities and standards of behaviour Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) requires of its staff members.

  Preventing Discrimination Harassment and Bullying Policy

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment and bullying.

  Banned Substances Student Procedure

This Procedure covers the possession, use and distribution of alcohol, tobacco, vaping devices, illegal drugs or other banned substances. (Updated Feb 2023)

  Bullying Prevention and Response Procedure

The purpose of this procedure is to prevent bullying through the creation of safe, respectful & supportive school cultures & responding to bullying behaviour in ways that are just & effective, with a focus on safety, restoring relationships.

  Externally Funded Therapy and Allied Health Providers in Schools Policy

This document provides information around externally funded therapy for students and Allied Health providers in school.

  Guidelines for Supervising University Student Placement

These guidelines apply to all university students who have been accepted into a professional experience placement at a CSPD school in the fields of social work and psychology.

  Student Attendance Policy

Central to championing diversity and equity is our commitment towards the attendance of all students. This Policy sets out the requirements for all staff managing, recording, reporting and monitoring student attendance at CSPD schools.

  Student Attendance Procedures

School attendance plays a critical role in enhancing the lives of children and young people. Every day of attendance adds to a student's opportunity to learn, develop and experience success in education. Attendance is a core responsibility of schools.

  Student exemption procedures

These procedures outline the conditions upon which a child may be exempt from being enrolled at and attending school (Implemented 2017)

  Student Use of Digital Devices and Online Services Policy External

This Policy is about Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) students’ use of Digital Devices and Online Services in School-Related Settings.

  Student Wellbeing Framework

The framework is made up of five strategies which enhance the school-wide focus on student wellbeing, safety and welcome for students of CSPD.

  Student Wellbeing Policy

This Policy states that principles followed when making decision about students. It is based on an acknowledgement that parents and carers are the first and most important educators of their children.

  Suspension Transfer and Exclusion Procedure EXTERNAL

CSPD is committed to developing an educational and organisational culture based on mutual trust and respect that assists people to recognise and develop their personal capabilities.

  Weapons Procedures

CSPD is committed to ensuring that all its sites are places of safety for students, staff and other persons attending those places.