At Resurrection Primary School, we actively encourage all students to express their views openly and to feel safe sharing what matters to them. We teach students how to recognise when they feel unsafe and empower them to identify, discuss, and report any concerns. We listen carefully to concerns raised by students, parents, or carers and take appropriate action.

Our curriculum is designed to build students’ knowledge and skills about safety, rights to information, participation, and personal wellbeing. Teaching approaches prioritise student agency and voice, ensuring that children are engaged in a meaningful and respectful way. We also provide access to age-appropriate sexual abuse prevention programs and related information.

Key areas of focus include:

• Standards of behaviour for all students

• Healthy and respectful relationships, including education on sexuality

• Resilience development

• Child abuse awareness and prevention

Our curriculum planning outlines how we:

• Inform students of their rights to safety, information, and participation

• Encourage peer support and friendship to reduce isolation and promote safety

• Train staff and volunteers to recognise signs of harm and to support children’s voices

• Foster a school culture responsive to student input and participation

• Offer ongoing opportunities for students to contribute and build confidence

Teachers also deliver The Resilience Project fortnightly to support student wellbeing.

Commitment to Child Safe Standards

Resurrection Primary School complies with the 11 Child Safe Standards set by the Commission for Children and Young People to ensure a safe and supportive environment:

1. Culturally safe environments respecting Aboriginal children’s identities and experiences

2. Child safety and wellbeing embedded in leadership, governance, and culture

3. Empowerment of children and young people regarding their rights and participation

4. Informed and involved families and communities

5. Equity and respect for diverse needs in policies and practices

6. Suitability and support of staff and volunteers to uphold child safety values

7. Child-focused processes for complaints and concerns

8. Ongoing education and training for staff to protect children and young people

9. Safe physical and online environments minimizing harm

10. Regular review and improvement of child safe practices

11. Clear policies and procedures documenting safety commitments

We are dedicated to creating a nurturing and safe school community where every child is valued, heard, and protected.