Federal Incentive to Reopen Catholic Schools
Federal Incentive to Reopen Catholic Schools It seemed like there was a developing sense of ‘new normal’ as schools across the state made peace with the remote learning environment. That [...]
COVID-19 Restrictions: Can Students Still Use Playground Equipment?
COVID-19 Restrictions: Can Students Still Use Playground Equipment? In this uncertain and ever-changing Covid-19 environment, you are likely faced with new questions and considerations about school operations each and every [...]
COVID-19, Schools Closures and Keeping Everyone Safe
COVID-19, Schools Closures and Keeping Everyone Safe As widely anticipated, classes have not resumed 'as normal' for Victorian schools following the term 1 break. Instead most schools are navigating the reality [...]
Supporting Schools to Thrive and Critical Incident Planning
Supporting Schools to Thrive and Critical Incident Planning COVID-19 is a tragedy to humankind. Not only in the form of the illness itself but also in the current and emerging trail of [...]
Coronavirus Emergency
Coronavirus: Dealing with this unprecedented emergency The whole world is sitting on the edge of their seat awaiting updates as to the status of this far reaching and unpredictable new [...]
The Art Room, Cleaners Cupboard and the Dangerous Goods Act
The Art Room, Cleaners Cupboard and the Dangerous Goods Act Principals have legal and moral obligations to keep their students and staff safe. One of the many considerations in discharging [...]
Getting proactive with contracts: A guide for school principals
Getting proactive with contracts: A guide for school principals As a Principal you engage with many individuals and organisations for the supply of goods and services to your school. Almost invariably, these [...]
Compulsory School Attendance: What is the School’s Role?
Compulsory School Attendance: What is the School's Role? The importance of daily school attendance for a child’s education and learning potential, health and wellbeing and social development cannot be underestimated. [...]
Defamation and school publications: What you need to know to stay protected
Defamation and school publications: What you need to know to stay protected We have previously explored the area of defamation where we looked at situations where the school principal’s reputation [...]
Legal Liability for Cyberbullying: Can a school be held responsible?
Legal Liability for Cyberbullying: Can a school be held responsible? Bullying and harassment between students is not new and, unfortunately, continues in schools today. Historically, bullying was limited to acts [...]
