As a system school under the administration of Brisbane Catholic Education, the following Brisbane Catholic Education Policies and processes are implemented by the school:
Safeguarding Policy
Our vision and Catholic values call on us to safeguard those vulnerable to abuse and exploitation so they may engage in a successful and positive education and faith experience. Auspiced by the Archdiocese of Brisbane Safeguarding Framework, the BCE Safeguarding Policy outlines Brisbane Catholic Education’s approach to safeguarding students, and adults-at-risk, from abuse and exploitation. The policy applies to all employees, clergy, religious, contractors and volunteers that engage with BCE offices or schools.
Learn more about Safeguarding here.
Student Protection Processes
Student protection and wellbeing are paramount in Catholic Schools. Our commitment to the protection of students is based in our belief that each person is made in the image of God, and our ethos is to provide a safe and supportive environment for all. All students have the right to expect that the school will always act to protect them from any kind of harm.
These processes have been developed to ensure that appropriate responses are made whenever student protection concerns come to the attention of staff.
Complaints about Non-compliance with BCE Student Protection Processes
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is committed to ensuring that all staff comply with their responsibilities as detailed in the Student Protection Processes Catholic Education Archdiocese of Brisbane (BCE Student Protection Processes).
This complaints procedure is to address allegations of non-compliance with BCE Student Protection Processes in accordance with the Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Regulation 2017. BCE takes all allegations of non-compliance with BCE Student Protection Processes seriously.
Complaint Form for reporting non-compliance with Student Protection Processes
The purpose of this form is to capture the details of a complaint regarding non-compliance with BCE Student Protection Processes. Complaints about other matters must be made following the Student, Parent and Guardian Complaints Management process.
Training on Volunteer Code of Conduct and Third-Party Safeguarding Requirements
BCE is committed to supporting and training our volunteers and other personnel who deliver services in our schools. The online training and registration form must be completed, and the registration form supplied to the Principal of each school in which volunteering is undertaken.
BCE Code of Conduct
This Code sets out the responsibilities and standards of behaviour required of all employees of BCE, whether they work at BCE schools or in the BCE office. BCE is committed to providing high quality Catholic education in accordance with the ethos and values of the Catholic Church in whose name we work.
Code of Conduct for Parents and Visitors
The Code of Conduct for Parents and Visitors clarifies and affirms the standards of behaviour that are expected by Brisbane Catholic Education. It aims to support the resolution of issues which arise in the context of our workplace, whilst upholding BCE's mission, vision and values.
Acceptable Use Policy
The purpose of this Policy is to outline the requirements for regulating acceptable use of Brisbane Catholic Education’s information systems and resources.
Enrolment Policy
This policy outlines Brisbane Catholic Education’s (BCE) principles of enrolment in a BCE school. As inclusive and evangelising communities, we welcome every family who seeks a Catholic Christian education for their children. The enrolment policy supports BCE’s Vision, Mission, and Values. Principals manage local enrolment processes and procedures in a manner consistent with the rationale and guiding principles articulated in this Enrolment Policy and accompanying procedures.
Privacy
The Privacy Policy applies to all schools administered by BCE and BCE Offices (BCEO), and sets out how each school and BCEO collects, holds, uses and discloses personal information.
The Policy includes information about how to address any concerns regarding compliance with the policy.
Student, Parent and Guardian Complaints Management
The purpose of this policy is to outline the principles Brisbane Catholic Education employees will follow when managing a complaint from a student, parent or guardian.
Brisbane Catholic Education Safeguarding Plan
In alignment with the requirements of the Child Safe Organisation Act 2024 (Qld), the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 and the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Regulation 2011, BCE has introduced the BCE Safeguarding Plan, which replaces the former Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy (CYRMS) from the 1 January 2026. The BCE Safeguarding Plan incorporates the Child Safe Standards and the Universal Principle, and references system-wide policies and procedures that promote the safety, protection, and well-being of all students.
Needs Based Funding Arrangements
BCE is a member of a Catholic Approved System Authority; specifically, the Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC). Per subsection 78(5) of The Australian Education Act 2013, funding received is able to be redistributed among our schools based on the individual needs of our students and schools. Information regarding BCE's needs-based funding arrangements can be found in the document above.