••• COMPUTER VERSION •••
Volunteers
Volunteers
At St Patrick’s we value the support of volunteers. Over your child/ren’s journey through Primary School
there are many opportunities to volunteer and support your child and the school.
As part of our commitment to Child Safety, we are required to have stringent policies and procedures in place
to protect our students from potential harm. Further to this, all schools are now required by law to follow strict
guidelines when enlisting the support of Volunteers in their school.
St Patrick’s Primary School Volunteer Definition
A parent or caregiver who assists students and/or St Patrick’s Staff in any capacity, both on and off site.
Examples of assisting include:
- Listening to children other than your own read a book
- Being a helper on an excursion
- Helping at a school event
- Being a guest speaker
Do I Need a WWCC to Enter St Patrick’s Primary School Grounds?
No, although we strongly encourage all parents and caregivers to apply for a Working with Children Check
and register it with the school to assist us in continually promoting a child safe environment. It is everyone’s
responsibility to make sure our students are safe and feel safe at all times.
On School Grounds
- A Working with Children Check is required when assisting in any manner on school grounds, including in the classroom.
- A Working with Children Check is not required (but very highly preferred) when the parent or caregiver is interacting with their child only and not interacting with any other child while at school.
- If the parent or caregiver is assisting in any way, a Working with Children Check is required.
Off School Grounds
A Working with Children Check is required in all cases when a parent or caregiver is with a school group off site.
••• TABLET VERSION •••
Volunteers
Volunteers
At St Patrick’s we value the support of volunteers. Over your child/ren’s journey through Primary School there are many opportunities to volunteer and support your child and the school.
As part of our commitment to Child Safety, we are required to have stringent policies and procedures in place to protect our students from potential harm. Further to this, all schools are now required by law to follow strict guidelines when enlisting the support of Volunteers in their school.
St Patrick’s Primary School Volunteer Definition
A parent or caregiver who assists students and/or St Patrick’s Staff in any capacity, both on and off site.
Examples of assisting include:
- Listening to children other than your own read a book
- Being a helper on an excursion
- Helping at a school event
- Being a guest speaker
Do I Need a WWCC to Enter St Patrick’s Primary School Grounds?
No, although we strongly encourage all parents and caregivers to apply for a Working with Children Check
and register it with the school to assist us in continually promoting a child safe environment. It is everyone’s
responsibility to make sure our students are safe and feel safe at all times.
On School Grounds
- A Working with Children Check is required when assisting in any manner on school grounds, including in the classroom.
- A Working with Children Check is not required (but very highly preferred) when the parent or caregiver is interacting with their child only and not interacting with any other child while at school.
- If the parent or caregiver is assisting in any way, a Working with Children Check is required.
Off School Grounds
A Working with Children Check is required in all cases when a parent or caregiver is with a school group off site.
••• iPHONE VERSION •••
Volunteers
Volunteers
At St Patrick’s we value the support of volunteers. Over your child/ren’s journey through Primary School there are many opportunities to volunteer and support your child and the school.
As part of our commitment to Child Safety, we are required to have stringent policies and procedures in place to protect our students from potential harm. Further to this, all schools are now required by law to follow strict guidelines when enlisting the support of Volunteers in their school.
St Patrick’s Primary School Volunteer Definition
A parent or caregiver who assists students and/or St Patrick’s Staff in any capacity, both on and off site.
Examples of assisting include:
- Listening to children other than your own read a book
- Being a helper on an excursion
- Helping at a school event
- Being a guest speaker
Do I Need a WWCC to Enter St Patrick’s Primary School Grounds?
No, although we strongly encourage all parents and caregivers to apply for a Working with Children Check
and register it with the school to assist us in continually promoting a child safe environment. It is everyone’s
responsibility to make sure our students are safe and feel safe at all times.
On School Grounds
- A Working with Children Check is required when assisting in any manner on school grounds, including in the classroom.
- A Working with Children Check is not required (but very highly preferred) when the parent or caregiver is interacting with their child only and not interacting with any other child while at school.
- If the parent or caregiver is assisting in any way, a Working with Children Check is required.
Off School Grounds
A Working with Children Check is required in all cases when a parent or caregiver is with a school group off site.