Our Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan, Peace Lutheran College: Framing the Future, has been created at a time of significant change in our society, and in education across Australia.
Acknowledging the need to respond in a structured and reflective way to rapid change, our Plan outlines our vision to prepare the next generation to live an ethical life, and lead in a time of complex change and globalization.
Our community has responded with reflections and feedback that have informed our plans going forward.
View the Strategic Plan
Aims and Objectives
Peace Lutheran College (Peace) aims to offer a broad and integrated program in a Christian context. The College seeks to offer a balanced education for each student by addressing spiritual, intellectual, physical, cultural and social dimensions.
Peace aims to:
Provide for each child, instruction in God's word and its place in our lives.
Provide a setting where students can practice their responses to God's Word through Worshipand Christian living.
Provide for each child a wide range of experiences and activities that will stimulate interest in, anddesire for, learning, and also will develop self-confidence and a sense of worth.
Promote the physical wellbeing of students.
Provide opportunities for growth in creative and artistic pursuits.
Equip young people to become useful and responsible members of theirsociety.
Emphasise the importance of responsibility, selflessness, courtesy, loyalty, andservice.
Develop positive and responsible attitudes to the whole of God'screation.
Foster an atmosphere in which learning is prized, excellence is sought and valued, and honest effortis recognised and esteemed regardless of the degree of success.
Provide a climate of orthodox discipline that is characterised by clear expectations, mutual respect, and concern for the wellbeing of others, and where the forgiving love of Christ is the model of allinteraction.
Provide an environment where the cultures of different people are acknowledged and shared, andwhere cultural inclusivity is an integral part of the total curriculum.
Address all social justice issues, and so foster an atmosphere of normality in the knowledge thatall people are of equal importance in the sight of God, our maker and redeemer.
Lutheran Ethos
The Lutheran Church of Australia bases all its teachings on the Christian Bible, which it regards as the inspired and inerrant Word of God. These teachings are expounded in the Book of Concord, which comprises the accepted public confession of Lutheran doctrine and belief. All staff of Lutheran schools are required to carry out their responsibilities and duties in accordance with these teachings. In particular, this means recognising that Lutheran schools, as agencies of the Lutheran Church, exist to provide a special ministry and mission to the people of Australia, that all teaching and learning in them is informed by the Word of God and God's love and forgiveness govern the life of each school.
The document "The Teacher in the Lutheran School", prescribes in part that besides being qualified and competent educators, teachers will be people committed to the Christian faith, willing to identify with, uphold and promote the
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Lutheran Ethos of the school and willing to exemplify and model behaviour which positively reflects their commitment to these principles. All other staff are required, as part of their employment in Lutheran Schools, to make this same commitment.
More information about the Lutheran faith can be found on the Lutheran Church of Australia website The 9-part video series ‘Presence’ gives a good overview of what Lutherans believe. It is strongly recommended that all staff explore this to help them understand what it is that Lutherans believe.
The Teacher in the Lutheran School
The Lutheran School, as an agency of the Lutheran Church of Australia seeks to carry out its ministry and mission to the people of Australia.
The specific ministry and mission of the Lutheran school is to provide quality formal education in which the Word of God informs all learning, teaching, and activities and where forgiveness and grace govern the relationships of the members of the school community.
To fulfill this ministry and mission the teacher in the Lutheran school, as well as being a qualified and competent educator, will be one who is willing to identify with, uphold and promote the Lutheran ethos of the school and who will exemplify and model the Christian lifestyle in and beyond the school.
(Sourced from Lutheran Church of Australia, Board for Lutheran Schools).
Required accreditation status
• All teachers new to Lutheran education complete Connect which provides an orientation to Lutheran education and Accreditation as a teacher in a Lutheran School. This ideally occurs within their first year in the school.
• Teaching staff who teach Christian Studies are required to complete Equip which provides an orientation to the purpose and practice of Christian Studies in Lutheran education and gives Accreditation as a Christian Studies teacher This is ideally completed within their first three years in the school
• Teaching staff who hold a key leadership position are required to be Accredited as a Leader and are required to complete post graduate study in leadership and theology, such as the Leadership Development Program Ideally this occurs within the first three years of commencing the leadership position.
(Sourced from Lutheran Education Australia)
Worship at Peace Lutheran College – Staff Expectations
What is Christian Worship?
Worship begins and ends with the presence and acts of the Triune God. It goes from heaven to earth, from God to human beings. At Peace Lutheran College this is seen clearly in the way in which God conveys love, grace, and mercy to human beings. Worship can be understood to have a strongly sacramental thrust which consists in God’s action towards us. Human beings respond to God’s presence and activity in praise and thanksgiving
Thus, the dynamic of Christian worship is God’s action, human response.
Appropriate School Worship
Appropriate Elements for School Worship
Bible Reading / Telling Bible stories
Relevant Gospel messages based on the biblical narrative Prayers of request and thanks – for students, school and the world Blessing Singing – in a context of optional involvement Group silence for meditation and contemplation
Practical Consideration
• When worship is compulsory at Peace Lutheran College, care must be taken to ensure that noone is asked to act against their conscience – God’s loving action should be emphasised rather than a demand for faith responses
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• Worship should be accessible to students in language and style.
• A variety of different worship styles should be offered
• The difference between teaching and worship must be understood by leaders of worship.
Specific Expectations of Staff at Peace Lutheran College
• Attendance at whole school and staff chapels and worship
• Participation in staff retreats as specified by the Principal
• Leadership and/or facilitation of year level and sub-school worship according to roster
• Leadership and/or facilitation of staff devotion according toroster
• Leadership and/or facilitation of a daily devotion with students
(See ‘Appropriate Elements for School Worship’ above)
*Teachers are encouraged to seek the help of the College Pastor in developing worship.
Organisational Structure
Staff Resource: Organisational Chart
College Policies and Procedures
Staff Resource: Listing of College Policies and Procedures
College Contacts
Refer to the document College Contacts to determine who to approach when having questions or needing to find out more information about a particular topic.
Staff Resource: College Contact Register
College Calendar
A calendar of events is available on Teacher Kiosk and on our website. For new additions or updates please consult with your Line Manager or Director of School.
Child Protection
Staff Resources: Child Protection Policy, Child Risk Management Strategy and Report of Harm Form
Duty of Care
Duty of care is a legal obligation that requires schools to take reasonable steps to reduce the risk of foreseeable harm. As part of this duty, school staff are required to provide adequate supervision of students. ‘Supervision’ refers to any situation where school staff, in the execution of their formal or informal school duties, direct, oversee, watch over and are responsible for children during the performance of, or operation of, a school approved activity. All school staff supervising students owe a duty of care to those students.
Roll taking
As part of our duty of care, it is essential that we know where each student is at all times. Therefore, accurate rolls need to be taken at the start of each lesson. If students are missing from class, it is essential that Reception is contacted immediately.
Staff Resource: Secondary School – Roll Taking and Student Absence Procedure
Classroom Supervision
If a teacher needs to leave their allocated class during class time, alternative supervisory arrangements must be made.
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Yard Duty Supervision
It is the staff member’s responsibility to continue supervising the allocated area until the next scheduled person arrives. Legal opinion suggests that a staff member leaving the allocated area prior to the replacement supervisor’s arrival could be liable for negligence should an injury occur to a student while unsupervised.
To fulfil the duty of care a Supervisor is not expected to have absolute control of the entire designated area but to be actively supervising in that area as would a reasonable person. Refer to the following resources on the Staff Intranet:
Yard Duty Responsibilities – Primary School
Yard Duty Responsibilities – Secondary School
Bus Supervision
As part of their normal duties staff can be scheduled for supervision of students while travelling on or waiting for a scheduled school bus service, or excursion bus. Staff need to spread out on the buses to provide adequate supervision.
Supervision at Activities out of School
Staff involved in the supervision of students at approved activities out of hours or away from school will continue to owe a duty of care to those students even if the supervision is done in a voluntary capacity.
Supervision of Sporting Teams
A staff member as manager or coach of a school sporting team is responsible for supervision of students at all times unless the students are under the control of their parents.
Absences - Staff
Due to Illness
Inform the relevant staff member in charge of relief as soon as possible but no later than 7am on the day of absence.
• Primary School: Director of Primary on 0431 642 046 or 0410 044 789
• Secondary School: Relief Coordinator on 0429 424 902. Contact must be made so a Relief Teacher can be organised for cover.
Planned Absences
• Fill in a Request for Leave form on Teacher Kiosk.
• Lesson plans need to be uploaded to Teacher Kiosk prior to the absence.
• Yard Duty supervision must be covered (if possible, via a swap with acolleague).
Temporary Absence from School Grounds
Staff leaving the Peace Lutheran College Campus during the course of a normal working day, must sign out at the Administration Office prior to departure and sign in on their return. This is a mandatory requirement. Teaching staff are also to advise their Director of School if they intend leaving the School Grounds.
Staff Leave
All applications for leave should be submitted as far as possible in advance of the date you want your leave to begin. Applications for Long Service Leave should be submitted by the end of September the year prior.
The following guidelines apply to leave that falls outside scheduled school holiday times:
Staff members leaving early at the end of term or returning late at the start of a new term can cause several difficulties for the College. In general, applications for early departure or late return at the end or beginning of term will not be approved. It is expected that staff will be on duty and on site for the full day at the beginning and end of each term.
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Staff members are advised not to make travel bookings or purchase tickets before receiving official approval for leave. The College is not responsible for any losses you may incur if you do not receive leave approval for your preferred dates.
Relief Lessons
The College operates an internal and an external relief system. Secondary School teachers on a full load can expect to take one internal relief lesson per week. Work for these lessons is expected to be prepared by the absent teacher.
Staff Dress Code
All staff are expected to dress in a way that promotes a culture of respect and professionalism, suitable to the role they hold at the College.
Staff Resource: Staff Dress Code
Communication and Privacy
The College is committed to treating personal information confidentially and to respecting your right of privacy. Unless you authorise disclosure, or unless there are extenuating circumstances (legal or other), we will not divulge information to any source.
As professionals, College staff are required to:
Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality concerning the information we hold.
Ensure the truth and accuracy of data.
Show respect for differences between individuals and groups and accommodate thesedifferences whenever possible.
Manage our personal biases and prejudices in the interest of objectivity and fairness toothers; avoiding conflicts of interest.
Balance organisational and individual needs and interest.
Use power and authority appropriately
Encourage openness, involvement and participation from all individuals in theorganisation.
There are protocols to be observed when contacting various organisations and personnel regarding the workings of the College.
Classroom Communications
All class letters and newsletters must be generated by administration staff and countersigned bythe relevant Director of School, Head of House, Head of Department, or Principal.
Notes and messages do not require specific approval if they support the Mission Statement of the College.
Emails can be an effective line of communication but it may also be easily misinterpreted.
Staff should inform their Line Manager or the Principal’s Office if they feel they have been abused, harassed or threatened through email. The Parent and Visitor Engagement Policy outlines the behavioural expectations of parents and visitors of the College.
Remind parents and caregivers that there are channels of communication if they have a grievance with the College. Encourage parents and caregivers to refer their complaint to the appropriate person and arrange for an appointment.
Advise parents and caregivers to make an appointment if they wish to discuss sensitive issues with you. Refrain from entering into lengthy discussions via email about sensitive student issues.
Remember to use professional language when emailing parents and caregivers.
You should be mindful of confidentiality when in discussions with parents and caregivers. You cannot provide a guarantee of confidentiality if the matter under discussion requires mandatory reporting.
You should not disclose personal or work information about another staff member or student to anyone, except if authorised by the Principal in the context of grievance resolution.
All matters discussed in staff meetings and staff communications are to be treated confidentially and not discussed with students, members of the College community, or the public.
The media should not be given access to students or allowed entry to the College without the express
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permission of the Principal. You should not make any comments to the media about the College, students or parents without the express permission of the Principal.
Communicating with Church Officials, Government and other Organisations
The Principal must countersign all official correspondence from the College.
All other correspondence, verbal or otherwise, must have the knowledge and approval of the Principal.
Such protocol respects the authority and responsibility invested in the Principal and ensures it conforms with the philosophy and policy of the College as supported by the Council.
Public Statements and Media Releases
Any public statements or media release made by staff must have the prior knowledge and support of the Principal. It is incumbent upon the Principal to have the support of the College Council when approving such a release. Contact the Director of Marketing and Enrolments for advice in relation to requests for public statements and media releases.
Protocol to be observed when contacting College Council regarding the workings of the College
The Principal is the Chief Executive Officer of the College, appointed by the College Council. The Council appoints the Principal and gives the Principal the authority and responsibility of the day-to-day operations of the College and the emplacement of policies in line with the Mission Statement of the College and the vision of the College Council. Such protocol respects the authority and responsibility invested in the principal and ensures it conforms with the philosophy and policy of the College as supported by the Council. If a Councilor is approached with an issue relating to the school the response will be as follows:
If the matter is not within the bounds of Council responsibility, the person is referred to the Principal.
If the matter has already been discussed with the Principal and the person does not feel it has been adequately resolved then the Councilor/s will encourage them to continue all efforts to resolve the issue with the Principal.
The matter will need to be detailed in written form.
Only when the issue remains unresolved will the Council consider whether any course of action is necessary.
Confidential information
As a College employee, you must only use confidential information for the work-related purpose it was intended.
Unless authorised to do so by legislation, you must not disclose or use any confidential information without the express permission of the Principal.
You must make sure that confidential information, in any form, cannot be accessed by unauthorised people.
Privacy
Sensitive and personal information should only be provided to people, either within or outside the College, who are authorised to have access to it.
You should always exercise caution and sound judgment in discussing the personal information of students, parents, staff and other people with other College employees. Normally information should be limited to those who need to know in order to conduct their duties, or to those who can assist in carrying out the College’s work because of their expertise.
Whilst access to the facilities is provided by way of a personal account, the College ICT Support staff and Senior College Staff reserve the right to investigate the way users use the facilities including e‐mail and network storage space. ICT Support staff will do this in such a manner as to respect user privacy.
Staff Resource: Privacy Policy
Records Management
Many files and e‐mail messages sent and received in the course of school business are public records and will be retained for as long as they are required for legislative, accountability, business and cultural purposes. The College must be responsive to any request for information pursuant to any legislation or audit. For compliance and
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governance reasons, staff are required to follow guidelines for safe storage of electronic information, including student records, correspondence, financial records and others.
All employees have a responsibility:
to create and maintain full, accurate and honest records of their activities, decisions and other business transactions, and
to capture or store records in the College’s record systems.
to not destroy or remove records without appropriate authority.
to maintain the confidentiality of all official information and documents which are not publicly available or which have not been published.
Social Media Guidelines for Staff and Students
Staff must not invite students into their personal social networking sites, accept invitations from students nor use social networking sites to contact students.
Staff Resource: Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers
Communication between Staff
Briefings
A time to attend to the matters particularly pertaining to that week. Email All staff are expected to check their email daily.
Daily Notices Daily Notices are accessed via Teacher Kiosk.
Weekly Staff Meeting Secondary School: Thursdays 2.45 p.m.– 3.00 p.m. Primary School: Wednesdays 8.00am – 8.15 am
Telephones
Telephone calls will not be transferred to classrooms unless extremely urgent. Messages are taken and passed to pigeonholes or sent to individuals by email at the earliest convenience.
Extension 244 (Staff Lounge) will have access to local calls only. All phones are speaker phones.
Mobile Phones
Ensure that mobile phones are turned to silent when in classrooms, Worship, Assembly and other public gathering areas. Mobile phones should not be used when staff are engaged in public duties.
Students are not to use mobile phones during the school day. Students disobeying this direction may have their phones confiscated.
Staff Resources: Mobile Device Usage Policy and Responding to Breaches of the Mobile Device Usage Policy Procedure
Email Etiquette
Staff Resource: Email Etiquette Guidelines
Email Signature blocks
E‐mail signature blocks should meet the following format and will appear on your sent emails. Contact the IT Department if your email signature is not visible.
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Copyright and intellectual property
When creating material, you need to ensure the intellectual property rights of others are not infringed and information is recorded about any third-party copyright/other rights included in materials.
Advice relating to sharing or licensing the College’s intellectual property should be sought from the Principal.
The College cannot give away or assign its intellectual property without the approval of the Principal.
If you develop material that relates to your employment with the College, the copyright in that material will belong to the College. This may apply even if the material was developed in your own time or at home.
You should not use the College’s intellectual property (including copyright) for private purposes without obtaining written permission from the Principal.
Staff Resource: Copyright Policy
Facilities
Staffrooms
Staff Lounge
Primary School demountable building
The Hub
Downstairs Double Storey building
Upstairs Double Storey building
Science building
Food Technology/Hospitality building
Technical Studies building
Computer/Art Room building
Peace Performing Arts Centre
HPE and Sport (behind M4)
Please endeavour to keep the staff common rooms tidy and free of books, boxes and other items/equipment. It is essential that there be maximum preparation space available in the staff common rooms Presently there is a voluntary system to clean up the Staff Rooms.
Pigeon Holes
Pigeonholes are located in the Staff Lounge. Urgent messages are personally relayed to the staff member concerned. All pigeonholes should be checked each morning and after school. Items placed in pigeon holes can at times be confidential - please respect other staff members’ rights to privacy.
Staff Car Parking Arrangements
Harley Street
Staff parking is available in the lower car park opposite OSHC in the Primary School
Cowley Street (Administration)
Line/marked bays along Cowley Street.
Do not park in any of the driveways or the bus stop.
Staff are not to park in the Administration Car Park during the school day. This car park is for visitors and for Kindy drop off/pick up.
Peace Drive
• Lined/marked bays on Peace Drive leading to boarding houses.
• Staff parking is available in front of the Science building and the Industrial Technology building in the Senior Secondary School Area.
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Toilets
Staff toilets are located in:
Administration
Primary School toilet block (unisex)
Junior Secondary toilet block (unisex)
Senior Secondary toilet block (both female and male)
Staffrooms in the senior secondary double storey building (both female and male)
Keys
Security at Peace is of paramount importance. The keying system is such that each person will have access to their own area, but will not be able to access other areas.
Keys are distributed on an as needs basis.
Staff are required to sign for all College keys in their possession.
To have maximum access staff will need to plan ahead to have weekend or after school hours access.
Security
The College has a security system place. Security is everyone's responsibility, and each person is responsible for their area.
All buildings of the College are connected to a security system. Each staff member can disarm their area. PIN numbers and security procedures are available from the Business Manager.
Room Security and Tidiness
A cleaning company is employed to clean the buildings; however, we all have a responsibility to maintain areas in a neat and tidy manner.
NOTE: The teachers, learning assistants, support staff and students must at the end of each day ensure that:
The floor is free of rubbish and litter
Bins inside rooms are empty
Chairs are placed on desks and tables
Bench tops and tables are free of clutter
All windows are locked
Lights and electrical equipment are switched off
Air conditioners are switched off
Doors are locked
If you feel that your room (work area) is not being satisfactory cleaned, then please report this to the PLC Maintenance team
Staff Assigned Rooms to Maintain in an Orderly Manner
Primary Staff
Staff in these areas have a classroom that they will call their own
It is the responsibility of each teacher to make sure that the above points are being applied to their classroom.
Secondary Staff
By nature of the timetable both students and staff often move from room to room.
Most teachers have a room that they can call their “own”
It is the responsibility of each teacher to leave a room as clean or cleaner than they found it.
It is the responsibility of the last teacher to occupy a room on a given day to ensure that the above points are being applied to that classroom.
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It is the responsibility of the “home room” teacher to ensure that their room is being left in a tidy and secure manner.
Classroom Organisation and Display Guidelines
The classrooms play an important part in how people perceive our College and what is typically the ‘Peace’ look. The classroom is a vital part in creating a learning environment that stimulates interest and inquiry about the content taught and the world we live in. Furthermore, the classroom environment has the potential to encourage students to take pride in their work and their school.
There needs to be balance between consistency throughout the College and teachers’ personal touch. The following guidelines apply for classrooms:
Walls
• The walls should be kept clean, e.g. blue tac or Velcro dots are not to be used on walls.
• Displays are to be kept on the pin boards or on string provided along the walls.
• All displays should be intentional and contribute to the content taught (e.g. a themed display) and changed regularly to be kept up to date. The quality of displays need to be neat and maintained to a high standard.
Windows
• No coverings on the windows at the front of the room unless blinds are used when using the data projector. People walking past should be able to see in to the classroom.
• All window coverings need to be school supplied blinds or curtains.
• No notices or stickers to be placed on windows.
Doors
• Doors are to be kept clear of notices and posters.
• Glass panel in door to be kept clear.
Furniture & Appliances
• Only approved College furniture is to be used in the classrooms, no private furniture.
• Electric appliances such as microwaves and jugs are not allowed in the classrooms.
Photocopiers
Photocopier Locations
• Primary School behind Prep B
• The HUB
• Art/Computer building Staff Room
• Administration Office
• Learning Centre
• Double Storey Staff Room Downstairs
• Science Staff Room
General Photocopy Information
Copy cost is per copy and individual copy count will be charged to budgets at the end of each term. For accurate tracking purposes, please ensure that you use your own or class tag/PIN number.
Please notify the Receptionist, IT staff or Business Manager if there are difficulties experienced with any of the photocopiers.
Replacement toners are ordered electronically through the photocopier system. If you haven’t received a toner for a photocopier, please notify Reception.
Keep paper wastage to a minimum, any copies not used please place in tray for recycling. When using coloured paper in copiers, please remove when finished and return to storage cupboard
Where possible, print on both sides of the paper to reduce waste.
If paper reserves are running low, please notify Receptionist forre-ordering.
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Learning Centre
The Learning Centre serves as our Library and Audio-Visual Storage Room. Activities involving the use of this room will need to be timetabled, and the Learning Centre Services Officer will have the responsibility of booking the room and its equipment.
Grounds and Maintenance
Our Property and Facilities Manager will complete tasks in order of priority. Please forward any requests via email to maintenance@plc.qld.edu.au.
I.C.T Terms and Conditions of Usage
Staff Resource: ICT Usage Policy - Staff
Network printing
The College has provided network printers for staff and student use. A reasonable print allocation is provided to each student. If this allocation is exceeded due to private, non‐educational or excessive use of these printing resources, the ability to print at school will be suspended until additional print capacity is purchased. All documents or other material printed on the College network printers is recorded and can be reviewed by the authorised staff.
Auditing & Monitoring
Peace Lutheran College also has the right to monitor network activity in any form that it sees fit to maintain the integrity of the network.
The College reserves the right to monitor screens of users at any time. Students must not "blackout", turn off monitors or computers or hide windows in order to avoid supervision by staff. Such acts will be interpreted as improper use and will result in cancellation of user privileges or disciplinary action.
The College reserves the right to examine the content of electronic mail messages sent and received. All use of the Internet is recorded and internet sites visited by users are regularly monitored. Should there be cause for concern with any of this activity, disciplinary action may be taken.
Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs and Medications
Smoking
The whole College campus is a smoke-free zone. QUIT smoking advice and counseling is available through consultation with the College Nurse.
Alcohol/Drugs
Non-prescribed drugs must not be brought into the workplace. Prescribed drugs, if brought to the workplace, must be secured.
Medications
Staff requiring medications during their work day, are asked to store their medicine in a secure area. On no account should medicines be stored in a first aid kit or shared with other employees.
Staff Resource: Alcohol, Nicotine and Illicit Drugs Policy
First Aid and Illness Arrangements
Accidents
Accidents at the College must be reported immediately to the Nurse so that the appropriate action can be taken.
Student’s needs are to be tended to immediately
Send for the Nurse if necessary
If the accident requires medical attention or the victim is sent home, then an accident report form, must be completed by the teacher on duty
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Staff Resource: Incident/Injury Report Form
First Aid Kits and Defibrillators
First Aid kits and Defibrillators are located in the following areas; Defibrillator
Staff Lounge and the Health Centre
Comprehensive First Aid kits (include EpiPens and Ventolin/Spacer)
Staff Lounge
Frieden Boarding House
Small First Aid kits (include Ventolin/Spacer)
Administration Learning Centre Hospitality
Industrial Technology Building
Science Lab
HPE Office
Computer Room Buses
Each Primary School classroom has a First Aid kit for the classroom and one for Yard Duty
Health and Wellbeing Centre
The Health Centre is located in Jawun House, across the road from the Science building
If a student is unwell, they need to be sent to the Health and Wellbeing Centre. They must have a note from the teacher or be accompanied when being referred to the Health and Wellbeing Centre so that the Nurse is clear as to what the problem is.
The nurse will keep a record of students coming for assistance and treatmentgiven.
If medication is required, it will be administered only by authorized staff
Parents will be contacted at all times.
Staff Resource: Staff and Student Sick Procedure
Students with Medical Needs
Staff Resource: Students with Medical Needs
In-service
All staff are encouraged to participate in relevant in-service activities that provide training in areas that are directly related to their area of work. Requests for participation in in-service programs are made via the Request for Professional Development Form and submitted to the relevant Line Manager for approval. Requests are assessed on their merit focusing on maximum benefit to students through having well-informed and trained staff.
At the beginning of each new school year there are Professional Development (PD) days set aside for all staff. These PD days are compulsory for all staff to attend.
Professional Development
All staff are encouraged to undertake personal professional development programs that maintain their qualifications or help them to achieve additional qualifications and skills that lead to professional growth. The College mayfrom time to time require staff to participate in professional development programs where it is deemed essential that knowledge and skills in a particular area be upgraded.
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Pastoral Care
All staff are expected to take a genuine interest in the welfare of co-workers and of students and exercise pastoral care in their day to day dealings with each other. Staff must specifically carry this pastoral care through to every student as they perform their duties.
Travel Expenses
All travel association with employment, except going to and from work, is tax deductible, but a log must be kept. If you wish to claim for travel you must obtain the appropriate form from Accounts and file for a payment. Alternative, use a log and file on tax return.
I.D. Photos
All staff must have I.D. photos taken when the Student I.D. photos are taken at the commencement of each year so that staff I.D. cards can be issued.
Name Badges
All staff will be issued with a name badge when they commence their employment at Peace Lutheran College. It is expected that all staff wear their name badge when they are on duty.
Jury Duty
1. Please notify Principal when you receive your letter requesting you to attend Jury Duty, along with the proposed dates.
2. Contact the Principal’s PA to obtain a letter from the College requesting you be excused from JuryDuty if you wish to be excused.
3. If your excuse letter is not accepted, you will receive a summons to attend Jury Duty. The summons will state your jury number and the dates and duration of your duty. Please bring a copy of this summons to Principal for our records.
4. You may be required to report to the courts on several days during the time of your Jury Duty. You will be able to determine if you are required to report to the court by visiting the court web page after 4 pm the night before or phoning the provided court number. If you are required, at this point you need to contact the relevant Relief Coordinator and complete lesson plans for the next day. If your jury number is not required, you are expected to be atwork
5. When you attend court and are not required to stay, or when you have been dismissed, youare expected to return to the College for the remainder of the schoolday
6. Please communicate efficiently with Principal and relevant Relief Coordinators during Jury Duty time.
7. Any payment received for your services from the courts (whether from attendance fee, orempanelment fee) are to be paid to the College, as Peace Lutheran College will continue to pay your salary whilst you are on Jury Duty.
Home Groups
The primary responsibility of the Home Group teacher is to build a non-academic relationship with each student, one in which the student sees that they are appreciated and cared for by school adults. Ensure that you have their respect by setting a good, Christian example, upholding school rules firmly and fairly, and encouraging a spirit of pride in being a member of the Peace community. Try to get to know your students and build a rapport with them so they feel comfortable in approaching you with any difficulties. It is important to build a relationship with parents too. This of course requires time, but a phone call, email or a quick note in the diary helps to maintain contact and parental support and makes the job so much easier. Remember to try to communicate the good as well as the bad.
Staff Resource: Home Group Teacher Handbook
Excursions and Events
Peace Lutheran College is committed to the provision of educationally valid excursions as part of the curriculum. Requests for excursions need to be submitted a minimum of 10 working days prior to the date.
Staff Resource: Excursion Form and Excursion Application Guide
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Behaviour Management
Part of a teacher’s role is to assist in developing positive relationships with students. Where positive relationships exist, students are more likely to grow spiritually, emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually. Part of this process involves establishing, communicating and maintaining clear expectations around student learning and behaviour, and to provide clear and timely feedback on appropriate behaviour.
Refer to the following resources on the Staff Intranet:
Student Code of Conduct
Positive Behaviour Development Plan Years 7 - 12
Student Wellbeing & Welfare Referral Procedure
Home Group Teacher Handbook
Assessment Guidelines
Refer to the following resources on the Staff Intranet:
Assessment and Plagiarism Procedure
Senior School Assessment Policy
Parent Teacher Interviews
All teachers are required to make themselves available for the formal parent teacher interview sessions. Informal interviews maybe requested by parents or teachers at any time and the scheduling of such interviews is by mutual agreement.
Bell Times
Refer to the following resources on the Staff Intranet:
Student Daily Routine – Primary
Student Daily Routine – Secondary
Sport
Sport is an integral part of the curriculum. Some teachers have Sport included in their teaching loads and may be required to supervise a sport team both on and off campus. Sometimes the sporting program may have to be cancelled due to inclement weather. On these occasions, an alternative wet weather program is scheduled in the place of sport.
Houses
Students and staff are divided into the following four houses:
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Tuckshop
Lunches can be ordered daily. Class monitors (Primary School) collect lunch bags and take them to the Tuckshop during homegroup. All orders must be in by 8.30 am. Late orders will not be accepted without a teacher's signature on the bag.
Secondary School students and Staff can order lunches online or buy directly from the Tuckshop.
The Tuckshop is cash free – all orders need to be pre-paid online or paid with cards.
Visitors and Volunteers
All visitors and volunteers are required to go to Reception to sign in and receive a Visitor Pass. If any staff member notices a stranger on campus without a Visitor Pass, please ask if you can help them, take their name and then accompany or direct them to Reception. Visitors wishing to meet and talk to students must do so in the Reception Area.
Volunteers are required to complete a Restricted Person Declaration Form prior to commencing volunteer work with the College.
Workplace Health and Safety
All staff have a responsibility to familiarize themselves with the College Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures. This also includes the College Emergency Evacuation and Lockdown Procedures
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Appendix: College Policies, Procedures and Resources
General Teaching & Learning
Annual Report
Anti-Discrimination Policy
Absence Management Policy (Students)
Assessment and Plagiarism Procedure
Child Protection Policy Behaviour Management Policy – Students update in progress
Child Risk Management Strategy
Child Protection Reporting Form
Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers
College Contacts – Accountable Person
Communication Procedure
Complaints Handling Policy
Complaints Handling Procedure
Copyright Policy
Disability Discrimination Policy
Behaviour Management Continuum (Primary)
Behaviour Referral Form Years 7-12
Change of Subject Form
Code of Conduct – School Sports Representative
College Referencing Guidelines
Daily Routines (access via the Intranet home page)
Excursion Application and Planning Guide
Excursions and Camps Form
Flexible Arrangements Policy
Draft Master Plan Home Group Teacher Handbook
Duty Roster (access via the Intranet home page)
Email Etiquette
Jury Duty Procedure
Naming Policy
Inclusive Education Policy and Procedure update in progress
LEA Accreditation as a Teacher Requirements
LEA Policy – The Teacher in the Lutheran School
Learning Assistants – Guide to Effective Use
Organisational Chart Learning Support Plan – Referral Procedure and Form
Parent and Visitor Engagement Policy
Phone List
Philosophy and Aims Statement
Privacy Policy
Restricted Person Declaration Form
Request for Student Absence Form
School Map
Staff Dress Code
Strategic Plan
The Lutheran Church of Australia and its Schools
Valuing Safe Communities
Work Health & Safety and Wellbeing
Administration of Medication Policy
Administration of Medication Procedure
Administration of Medication Procedure (non-medical staff)
Alcohol, Nicotine and Illicit Drugs Policy
Emergency Evacuation and Lockdown Procedure
Emergency Management Plan
Harassment and Bullying Policy
Incident and Accident Reporting Policy
Incident, Injury, Near Miss Reporting Procedure
Incident/Injury Report Form
Maintenance Plan
Manual Handling of Students with a Disability Procedure
Self-Harm Policy and Procedure
Staff and Student Sick Procedure
Student Driver Request Form
Student Passenger Request Form
Student Resource Guide for Pastoral Care and Wellbeing
Student Welfare Referral Procedure
Student Wellbeing and Welfare Referral Process
Students with Special Medical Needs
Sun Smart and Excessive Heat Policy
Master Timetable
Mobile Device Usage Policy
-Responding to Breaches of the Mobile Device Usage Policy
National Schools Improvement Tool (NSIT)
Positive Behaviour Development Plan Years 7-12
Roll Taking and Student Absence Procedure
Senior School Assessment Policy
Staff Collaboration Schedule
Student Code of Conduct
Student Information Handbook (Primary)
Student Information Handbook (Secondary)
Student Information Handbook (International) CRICOS incl Int. policies
Teaching and Learning Framework
Template – Lesson Planning & Classroom Visits
Tracking Student Absences
Uniform Infringement/ Uncharged or No Device Process
Uniform Standards – Dress Code
Using Teacher Kiosk to Record Pastoral Care Entries
Yard Duty Responsibilities (Primary School)
Yard Duty Responsibilities (Secondary School)
Year 11-12 Subject Selection Booklet update in progress
Enrolments and Marketing
Enrolment Forms
Enrolment Policy
Enrolment Form - Group Music Tuition, Concert Band
Scholarship Applications
Tuition and Boarding – Domestic Fees
Tuition and Boarding – International Fees
Administration, Finance, Payroll and IT
Application for Leave Instructions
Application for Professional Development Procedure
Application to Attend a Professional Development Activity Form
Traumatic Incidents Response Plan College Credit Card Agreement
Work Health & Safety Policy College Issued Mobile Phone Agreement
Work Health & Safety Procedure
Expense Claim Form
Fraud Control Policy – LEA
Transport Hire of Facilities Agreement
Bus Driver Training Manual
Code of Conduct for Students Travelling on College Buses -
Supporting Responsible and Safe Bus Travel College Fleet Procedures and Rules
Driver Responsibilities driver for Passenger Vehicles
Internal Incident Reporting Procedure for Students Travelling on Buses
ICT Disaster Recovery Plan
ICT Staff Systems Guide
ICT Usage Policy - Students
ICT Usage Policy - Staff
Purchasing Procedure
Qld Lutheran Schools Single Enterprise Agreement
Staff Guidelines for Bus Transport School Fees Credit Policy
School Transport Incident Management Plan
Student Travel in Staff Member’s Vehicle for College Purposes
Boarding
Admission to Boarding Contract
Boarding Information Handbook
Boarding Consent Form
Boarding Students Code of Conduct
Boarding Scholarships
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