HOW CAN I BE A VOLUNTEER?

Engagement of Volunteers

At St Brendan’s Primary School, Shepparton the safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority.  To uphold our commitment to child safety, ALL Volunteers are required to review and acknowledge our Child Safe Code of Conduct, Staff & Students Professional Boundaries Policy and Photography & Video Policy and Procedures.  Additionally, Volunteers must complete a Volunteer Registration form and successfully complete the CESL School Volunteer Induction before commencing their role as a Volunteer.

We deeply value the contributions of our Volunteers and appreciate your support in maintaining a culture of care and protection.  Together, we can continue to provide a safe and nurturing space for every child to thrive.

For more information regarding volunteering contact us or click on the link to complete the Volunteer Registration form.

Volunteer Registration Form

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 All Volunteers will be asked to:

  • Complete a Volunteer Registration form (including personal details, Working with Children Check (WWCC) and 2 personal referees), please inform your referees they will be contacted by the school in relation to your volunteering.

  • Once you have completed the Volunteer Registration form and are approved to Volunteer at the school, you will be sent an email with a link to access the required training:

(Please note – Completing this induction replaces the previous onsite induction interview)

  • CESL School Volunteer Induction; and

  • Read and acknowledge the Child Safe Code of Conduct, Staff & Students Professional Boundaries Policy and Photography & Video Policy and Procedures.

All Volunteers will be required to update details at the start of each year and inform the school of any changes to your circumstances or updates to your WWCC. 

All Volunteers will need to complete the CESL School Volunteer Induction and read and acknowledge all relevant safeguarding policies at the start of each school year even if an existing Volunteer.

All information received regarding volunteering and providing referee details will be maintained in line with CESL Privacy Policy.

School Advisory Council

St. Brendan's School Advisory Council is an important element in the leadership of our school.

The Vision and Mission statements of the school focusing on shared beliefs, aspirations and commitments along with the School Improvement Plan provide direction for Council Members.

The primary purpose of the School Advisory Council is to establish, monitor and implement the school improvement plan.  No special skills are needed to become a School Advisory Council member - just a willingness and desire to be part of our school community in a real and practical way, to add your voice to making our school grow and function to the best of its ability.

The School Advisory Council consists of:- Ex-officio members: Principal, Leadership Team of the School and elected parent members - six to nine members.

The School Advisory Council welcomes new parents to St. Brendan's and invites them to take an active part of the development of our school.

Every year we hold our Annual General Meeting inviting parents and staff to attend.

 

The Sandhurst Catholic Education Office and Schools acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which their Offices and Schools are built. We commit to working in partnership with Aboriginal people for reconciliation and justice.