St Michael's Child Safeguarding Policy reflects our unwavering commitment to ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students. Developed in alignment with Ministerial Order 1359 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards, this policy outlines the frameworks and practices we have established to prevent child abuse and other harm, uphold student wellbeing, and foster a positive child-safe culture. Our approach is holistic, integrating policies, codes of conduct, training, practices and reporting mechanisms that guide the entire School community in maintaining the highest standards of child safety and wellbeing.

Child Safeguarding Program

(Hyperlinked to St Michael's Policy Website)

Commitment to Child Safeguarding Statement

Child Friendly Child Safeguarding Policy

Child Friendly Student Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct

Photography and Video Policy and Procedures

Appendix 3 – Procedures for Making a Complaint – School Level

Strategies to Embed a Culture of Child Safety

Mandatory Reporting to Child Protection

Managing Your Initial Response to a Child Safety Incident or Concern

Child Safeguarding Complaints Management

Victorian Child Safe Standards

Child Safe Standard 1 – Organisations establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued

Child Safe Standard 2 – Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture

Child Safe Standard 3 – Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously

Child Safe Standard 4 – Families and communities are informed, and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing

Child Safe Standard 5 – Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice

Child Safe Standard 6 – People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice

Child Safe Standard 7 – Processes for complaints and concerns are child-focused

Child Safe Standard 8 – Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training

Child Safe Standard 9 – Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed

Child Safe Standard 10 – Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved

Child Safe Standard 11 – Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people

Welcome to St. Michael's Tallangatta

On behalf of St. Michael's Primary School Community, I warmly welcome you to our website!

Set in the stunning township of Tallangatta, our school is more than just a place of learning; it is a nurturing community where every child is known, valued and supported.

As a faith-filled and life-giving Catholic Primary School, St. Michael's serves not only the township of Tallangatta but also the surrounding districts. We cater to students from Foundation to Grade Six, offering a holistic education that encompasses academic excellence; physical, social and emotional development and spiritual growth.

Our spacious classrooms are thoughtfully set up to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring each child feels comfortable and engaged. With access to caring and exceptional educators utilising research and evidence-informed teaching and learning approaches and a range of technology and learning tools, our students are empowered to maximise their learning.

At St. Michael's, we truly believe that every child is unique. We take the time to build meaningful relationships with our students, allowing us to understand their individual strengths and their opportunities for growth. Our dedicated staff are committed to working with families in respectful and positive ways as we partner to meet students at their point of need and support each child's growth and development. We strive to create a learning environment that encourages curiosity, engagement, resilience and a love of learning, helping every child to flourish and reach their fullest potential.

Our school community is rooted in the Josephite tradition, inspired by the charism of St. Mary MacKillop and the Josephite Sisters to live with courage, compassion, respect and justice for all. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive atmosphere where children can flourish in all dimensions of their lives. We also understand the importance of faith formation, supporting our students on their spiritual journeys and encouraging them to live out their faith and lives as responsible, compassionate members of society who work for the common good.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is a top priority at St. Michael's. We are committed to maintaining a child-safe environment where all children feel secure and empowered to participate actively in decisions that affect their lives. Our comprehensive Child Safeguarding and Well-being Policy embeds a culture of safety and care throughout our school community. For more details on our commitment to child safety, please visit the Child Safeguarding link in our Downloads section.

We invite you to explore our website and discover all that St. Michael's has to offer. If you're interested in enrolling your child at St Michael’s, would like a school tour or more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly office team at 02 6071 2386.

We are here to answer any questions you may have and look forward to welcoming you to our St. Michael's family.

With warmest regards,

Marsha Ardern

Principal

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Parent Access Module (PAM)

Our Parent Access Module (PAM) provides parents and guardians with quick, easy and confidential access to their child's academic program, results timetable as well as attendance and punctuality records.

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Our History

St. Michael's Primary School has a history going back over 50 years. The school was opened in February 1958, not long after the township of Tallangatta was moved to accommodate the building of the Hume Weir.

The school was constructed at the same time as a new Church and Convent. The building of a Catholic school was the initiative of Fr. George Sait, who invited the Sisters of St. Joseph to staff the school. The first enrolment was 71 students in Years Prep to Form 2 (Year 8). The school was staffed by two Sisters of St. Joseph and a third Sister who was the cook and conducted music lessons from the convent..