Student Code of Conduct
Craigslea's Student Code of Conduct is a statement of our school community's expectations and our school management of behaviour. This is a separate document given to all parents on enrolment.
Attendance is Critical
All staff at Craigslea State School are committed to providing every student with a high-quality education. Our teaching is purposeful and carefully planned to make the most of every learning moment.
Regular, full-day attendance plays a vital role in your child's success. Being at school every day, and on time, allows students to feel connected, informed, and actively involved in their learning. When students arrive late or leave early, they can miss important teaching and opportunities to fully engage in key learning areas.
We value the strong partnership we have with families and appreciate your support in prioritising school attendance whenever your child is well. By doing so, you are reinforcing the importance of learning and the valuable experiences your child's teacher prepares each day.
If your child is absent, please notify the school by completing the absence through QParents or by contacting the school absence line on 3350 8766. Please provide your child's name, class, reason for absence, and expected dates of absence if known.
Medication and health
There are state-wide regulations governing the practice for school personnel to administer medication to students. The following are key points which parents are asked to please note and follow:
Notify the school in writing of a health condition requiring medication at school.
Request school in writing to administer prescribed medication or to assist in management of a health condition.
Notify school in writing of any requests and/or guidelines from medical practitioners including potential side effects or adverse reactions.
Ensure a Request To Administer Medication At School Form and other required documentation is completed for all medication administration, both by the parent and the school.
Provide medication in original labelled container to the school.
Ensure medication is not out of date and has an
original pharmacy label with student’s name, dosage and time to be taken.
Notify school in writing when a change of dosage is required. This instruction is to be accompanied by a letter from a medical practitioner.
Advise school in writing and collect medication when it is no longer required at school.
School staff are not to administer prescription medications, unless they meet the accountability of a written request from a parent/caregiver and the medication includes an original pharmacy label detailing the name of the person authorised to take the medication, dosage, time to be taken and medical practitioner’s name.
For school staff to administer over-the-counter medication,
authorisation is required from a medical practitioner.
The administration of over-the counter medications, including analgesics and homeopathic medications, are subject to the same accountabilities as prescription medications. However, as many over-the-counter medications will not have an original pharmacy label detailing the name of the person authorised to take the medication, dosage, time to be taken and medical practitioner’s name, a letter from a medical practitioner will need to be provided to authorise administration of this medication.
Please do not hesitate to contact the school should you need clarification on any of the above. Your help with following the above guidelines is appreciated.
SunSmart policy
Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Two out of every three Queenslanders will get some form of skin cancer in their lifetime. Research suggests that at least two-thirds of all melanomas occurring in Australia could be prevented if children were protected from the sun during their first 15 years. Skin damage, including skin cancer, is the result of cumulative exposure to the sun. Research shows that severe sunburn contributes to skin cancer and other forms of skin damage such as sunspots, blemishes and premature ageing. Most skin damage and skin cancer is therefore preventable. Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) levels are highest during the hours that children are at school. As children will spend a portion of their day outdoors, we are committed to protecting them from the harmful effects of the sun.
With this in mind, Craigslea State School realises the need to protect children’s skin and educate them about SunSmart behaviour, thus reducing the risk of skin damage from exposure to the sun.
The policy aims to:
provide ongoing education that promotes personal responsibility for skin cancer prevention and early detection
provide environments that support SunSmart practices
create an awareness of the need to reschedule work commitments and outdoor activities to support SunSmart practices.
SunSmart procedures
Our organisation recognises that Winter sun also contributes to skin damage. The implementation of this policy will therefore be conducted throughout the year. The purpose of this SunSmart policy is to ensure that all children attending our establishment are protected from the harmful effects of the sun throughout the year.
SunSmart commitment
Craigslea State Primary school:
will inform parents of the SunSmart policy when they enrol their child
has increased and will continue to increase the amount of shade in the grounds, where possible, by building shelters and planting trees
will provide an integrated SunSmart education program for children and provide parents with up-to-date SunSmart information through newsletters
will encourage all staff to act as positive role models for children in all aspects of SunSmart behaviour by
wearing appropriate hats and clothing for all outdoor activities
using SPF 30+ broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen
seeking shade whenever possible
wearing sunglasses that meet the Australian Standard (AS1067)
will ensure that children not wearing hats play in shaded areas not outdoors
will review the SunSmart policy annually
will encourage parents/carers to provide sunscreen
will encourage children to wear sunshirts while swimming.
Staff
practice SunSmart behaviour, as described above
enforce a ‘no hat, no play’ rule
supervise children’s application of sunscreen (SPF 30+ 20 minutes prior to outdoor activity)
direct children to play in shaded areas where possible.
Parents/carer
provide a well-fitting hat for use in all outdoor activities. The Queensland Cancer Fund recommends an 8 to 10 cm broad-brimmed hat.
ensure that their child’s clothing provides adequate protection from UVR. The Queensland Cancer Fund recommends clothing with the following features: dark-coloured, collars and sleeves, closely woven fabric, natural fibre.
provide SPF 30+ broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen for their child’s use.
act as positive role models by practising SunSmart behaviour.
Complaints policy
The Department of Education has a clear policy and process for schools to deal with any complaint received by parents/carers, community members, staff or students. Our objective is to ensure that all complaints are dealt with in a timely, fair and equitable manner to achieve an effective resolution for all stakeholders.