Our policies and reports
Our policies and reports help families understand how our school works. Our annual report and school plan show what we have done and how we are improving each year. Our policies address attendance, absences, behaviour, uniform and how we respond to your concerns.
School Policies
Students must attend school regularly so they can achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options.
In NSW, all children from the age of six are legally required to attend school or be registered for home schooling through the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). All students must complete Year 10, or its equivalent.
Young people below the age of seventeen who have completed Year 10 must be:
- In school, or registered for home schooling
- In approved education or training, such as a traineeship, apprenticeship, or TAFE
- In full-time paid employment (average 25 hours a week)
- In a combination of work, education and/or training (average 25 hours a week combined)
Students over the age of seventeen who are enrolled in school must attend school regularly to meet HSC course requirements.
As a parent or carer, you are responsible for ensuring your child attends school every day when they are of compulsory school age. You must explain all absences to the school within seven days.
The NSW Government has announced restrictions on the use of mobile phones in NSW high schools beginning in Term 4, 2023. The new system is being implemented to increase focus in classrooms, remove distractions and promote positive social interactions, while reducing the potential for online bullying.
This means that mobile devices (phones and ear devices) cannot be used in class or during Breaks 1 and 2. Phones will not be able to be used for payment at the canteen, and therefore, students will need to organise a debit or credit card for any electronic payment.
Students will still be able to carry their phones while travelling to and from school.
We appreciate your support and understanding as this policy is implemented.
We are committed to providing an educational environment where each student feels valued, safe, and secure. We believe all members of the community have the right to a learning and work environment free from intimidation, humiliation, and bullying.
At St Johns Park High School, students are expected to:
- Respect other students, teachers, school staff, and community members
- Follow our school rules and the directions of their teachers
- Strive for the highest standard in learning
- Resolve conflict respectfully, calmly, and fairly
- Respect all property
- Not be violent or bring prohibited substances to school
- Not bully, harass, intimidate, or discriminate against anyone in our school
Bullying takes many forms, but there are three common things:
- It is deliberate and often repeated
- It intends to cause fear, distress, hurt, or harm
- It is actioned by a more powerful individual or group over a less powerful individual or group
School exists in a society where incidents of bullying behaviour may occur. It is the responsibility of everyone, including students, staff, parents, and the wider community to report bullying.
Annual school report
Each year, we share our progress in the annual school report. It gives families a clear picture of how our school is performing and how we’re supporting every student’s success. The report reflects our commitment to openness, accountability and continuous improvement.
The report includes:
- What we’re doing well and where we’re improving
- Student achievement and academic progress
- Our school vision and goals
- Key highlights and milestones
- Challenges we’ve faced and how we’re addressing them.
Download our current and previous annual school reports:
School Excellence Plan
Our School Excellence Plan (SEP) is a working document that shows our priorities in learning, teaching and leading. It explains our focus areas for improvement and how we plan to get there. We write our SEP with help from our school community so it reflects our shared priorities.
Download our current and previous school plans:
School Behaviour Support and Management Plan
Our school has a School Behaviour Support and Management Plan (SBSMP). The SBSMP helps us create a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment for all students. It sets clear expectations for student behaviour. This includes how we respond to bullying and cyberbullying. We work together with our school community to shape the plan and review it each year.
Wellbeing
St Johns Park High School is committed to a whole school approach that supports the wellbeing of all students. It is fundamental that our students connect, succeed, and thrive.
Learning and support
Our teachers use a variety of strategies to assess student learning and observe students' work in class closely throughout the year.