Guardians of Purpose – Living School Board

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DESCRIPTION	WHEN	WHO	STATUS	DETAILS
Contract independent valuation of 63-67 Conway Street	April 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Arrange Child Protection Training for Guardians	June 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Develop strengths survey for Guardians to complete	June 2020	BR	COMPLETED
Arrange Working With Children’s Checks for all Guardians of Purpose	June 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Development of a map of financial relationships between the organisation and JDS	July 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Issue a circular resolution to Guardians for building leases	June 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Development of new accountabilities for revised Conductor roles	June 2020	BR	COMPLETED
Develop an establishment plan for the Council of Elders	July 2020	JDS	DEFERRED
Refine School Risk Management Framework to include traffic light status reporting	July 2020	JDS	COMPLETED	In form submission
Distribute URL to Guardians for AIS Board training modules	May 2020	SH	COMPLETED
Transition to 2 newsletters per Term	June 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Revise Communications Policy in context of social media and reputation risks	June 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Development of budget structure with updated commitments and associated reporting	July 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Include number of families on payment plans in finance report	July 2020	SH	COMPLETED
Distribute Board Meeting calendar dates as a standalone document	July 2020	SH	COMPLETED
Review status of insurance and cover for the leased building (KEEPS) next door	July 2020	SH	COMPLETED
Review all staff entitlements and ensure they are represented in the budget appropriately	July 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Commission a Work Health and Safety audit for review by the Guardians	July 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Development of a School Legal Compliance Framework	June 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Create a Conflicts of Interest Register and annual review schedule	July 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Finalise the Financial Management Policy	July 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Maintain the Serious Allegation Register as a standing item for Guardians meetings	July 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Draft 3-year business plan and budget	July 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Communicate with the Holleman Family to reinforce existing fee structure	June 2020	JDS	COMPLETED
Setting up the Living More Charitable Foundation.	September	AG	COMPLETED	DGR FOR BUILDING AND LIBRARY
Strategic Risks committee- to include succession and what if something happens to John.	September	BR	COMPLETED	Incorporated in the creation of new subcommittee, specifically the Safety & Compliance Committee.
Calendar of policy reviews and policy updating needs to be established.	September	JDS	COMPLETED	Updated folder and table links
Survey of skills of Guardians.	September	BR	COMPLETED
Board members are to have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC).	October	BS	COMPLETED
Lease needs to finalised in partnership with John and Sophie. (Keeps Lease is complete).	September	JDS	COMPLETED
Final risk management framework for school safety to include traffic lights.	September	JDS	COMPLETED
School to proceed with Josh Browne and WHS risk register. This will include development of a greater strategic risk framework to identify risks, especially what the most important risks are for the Board	November	JDS	COMPLETED
Byron Site still needs resolution and that the Guardians are still committed to a green site in Byron and a multi-campus site in Byron or Ballina Shires.	November	JDS	COMPLETED	PENDING A SUITABLE SITE AND FOCUS ON LISMORE GROWTH FIRST
Policy Library and review calendar so Board understands what Policies are coming up for review throughout the year.	December	JDS	COMPLETED	LINKED TO CALENDAR OF POLICY REVIEWS
National Police Criminal Checks to be introduced across the school.	December	BS	COMPLETED	FURTHER ACTION BUT TEMPLATE HAS BEEN CREATED
Special Events and Risk Management Policy to be ratified. School to review this policy in collaboration with Josh Browne and bring back to the Board.	February	JDS	COMPLETED	WHS in play and in action but not completed to formal ratification.
Rights and Responsibilities Policy to be ratified. Language to be changed based on the VAST model.	November	KE	COMPLETED
Arnold access to SchoolsHUB for online funding estimator.	November	JDS	COMPLETED
Audit and financial risk sub-committee for Living School.	February	AG	COMPLETED	Incorporated in the creation of new subcommittee, specifically the FInance & Audit Committee.
Repayment of loan to John and Sophie for $45K	November	AG	COMPLETED
Have the 2021 budget and associated enrolment assumptions tabled and approved.	October	JDS	COMPLETED
The Chair will write a letter on behalf of the Guardians supporting John and Sophie buying Brown & Jolly with a 5x5x5 Lease to buy.	November	BR	COMPLETED
AISNSW Governance Workshop booked in- Four workshop sessions were chosen: Session 3: Managing Risk, Session 4: Executive Supervision, Session 6: Financial Governance Part 1, Session 8: Reputational Risk.	November	BS	COMPLETED
Fees projection for 2021 and 2022 needs to be defined.	November	JDS	COMPLETED
The Yellow Bus needs to be actioned and Mobile Classroom site is to be pursued.	November	JDS	COMPLETED
Supervising Policy to be ratified. School needs to define what constitutes “an approved staff member”? Cross-reference with Child Protection and WWCC requirements.	October	JDS	COMPLETED
WHS Policy to be ratified. School needs to define what Staff responsibilities are. What is the main point of contact for incident reporting- Office first, then to Conductor. Define how the school keeps records of incidents. Key considerations of Contractors in a one-page guideline and induction process.	October	JDS	COMPLETED
Teacher budget for 2021 classroom resources to be confirmed.	November	JDS	COMPLETED
Communication to families will include- new staffing, the new play space and site, no fee increase for 2021 but that fees will increase in in 2022 and then each year.	November	JDS	COMPLETED
Two important plans for discussion: (1) Communications Plan, and (2) Development Plan.	February	JDS	COMPLETED	to be tabled
All Guardians to provide some indicative quantitative metrics for consideration as one of four or five overarching key performance metrics for the Conductor’s Leadership review.	February	BR	Completed
Decide on a Governance Administration team to support the Board.	January 2021	BR	COMPLETED	SKYLER’S APPOINTMENT
Broad development plan for Brown & Jolly opening in 2021.	February	JDS	COMPLETED
TAFE leases to be ensured for Term 1 2021.	January	JDS	COMPLETED	Ongoing communication, SCU ensured
Send Treasurer a schedule for terms of reference for an audit committee.	January	BR	COMPLETED	Audit underway/near completed
Sub-committee on student wellbeing which will address how to combat bullying in a school & difficult conversation with difficult parents.	February	KE	COMPLETED	Incorporated in the creation of new subcommittee, specifically the Safety & Compliance Committee.
Communication piece to go out to the school community after each meeting.	January	BR	COMPLETED	Needs to be integrated into strategic communications plan
All Guardians of Purpose to contribute to the Website.	January	JDS	COMPLETED	PENDING AG
Have visibility of any WHS and other incidents/risks that the Guardians need to know.	December	JDS	COMPLETED
Classes365 and school IT administration skills to be reviewed.	December	JDS	COMPLETED
Communication update reports – Conductor and Chair – for mid-termly information, with Financial update by Arnold	April	BR/JDS	COMPLETED
Conductor to move on the purchase of 3 Little Dawson St with consideration of lease of all properties (Jabay/residence)	April	JDS	COMPLETED
Financial report presented Wk 2 of each month to Guardians of Purpose – based on meeting with Conductor	April	AG	COMPLETED
Budget – consider a refresh in April each year	April	AG	COMPLETED
Create a concise document on what makes us progressive and different – 3Rs, Kindness and Love of Learning	April	JDS	COMPLETED
Metrics to be considered for Conductor – draft to be created and submitted for consideration	April	JDS	COMPLETED
Kylie and Ben to draft a charter for a new sub-committee based on Wholeness.	May	BR/KE	COMPLETED
Create a charter of who is not eligible for membership on a sub-committee, what the membership roles mean, and clarity around issue resolution and determination.	May	BR/JDS	COMPLETED
To develop questionnaire, and processes for appraisal of a Conductor	May	RL/TP	COMPLETED	Subject to approval – in practical terms: completed
review the way we display incidents/WHS issues – too much information and de-personalise so no names	April	BR/JDS	COMPLETED	Updated the system via table format – de personaise
PD training on communication systems and calendar	March	JDS	COMPLETED	Upgraded SmartSchool
Strategic planning outline	May	BR/JDS	COMPLETED
Policy table management	July	JDS	COMPLETED
Planning for updates to building reconstruction	August	JDS	COMPLETED
Bus transport / no mobile or internet accessible devices to be used on the bus	March 2021	AG	COMPLETED
Conductor to report to board an omnibus lease for neighbouring property / canteen	March 2021	JDS	COMPLETED
KE to meet with Bhavni and Sara to review positive behaviour management	March 2021	KE	COMPLETED
Conductor to present detailed session on behaviour management for next meeting	May 2021	JDS	COMPLETED	complete but now needing updates
Guardians endorsed the strategic communication plan for immediate implementation by the Conductor.	March 2021	JDS	COMPLETED
Ben to continue conversation with John and will circulate a potential process between now and resulting in a face to face series of meetings at the end of October 2021	July 2021	BR	COMPLETED
Progress operationalisation of the Framework with John and will circulate a potential process between now and resulting in a face to face series of meetings at the end of October that link risks with strategy setting and the development of a plan.	October 2021	BR	COMPLETED
John to raise issues around bus safety equipment, boat safety equipment	Sept 2021	BS/BW	COMPLETED	RL / JDS
Lockdown procedure – even virtual – and Evacuation drill	Sept 2021	BS/JDS	COMPLETED
Snake bite training and kits at Onland learning	Oct 2021	BS/JDS	COMPLETED
Formalise Whole-being Subcommittee	Oct 2021	KE	COMPLETED
Formalising our approach to Anti-bullying	Oct 2021	KE/BS	COMPLETED
Letter to key staff who have supported the school over COVID challenges	Sept 2021	BR	COMPLETED
Exit interviews for Lead teachers – for GOPs	Nov 2021	BR/RL	COMPLETED
Review clarity around incident reports to Board	Oct 2021	JDS/BS	COMPLETED
Formalisation of Chair of sub-committees – AG and KE	Sept 2021	BR	COMPLETED
Community satisfaction perception review (current/future parents) – MMG commissioned	Sept 2021	RL	COMPLETED
Return to JDS on Codes of Conduct review so markup – email to links for comments. Not editing text.	30 Sept 2021	JDS	COMPLETED
Student Incident Register – moved to a main agenda item	Oct 2021	BR/JDS	COMPLETED
The Chair to write a formal letter to school teaching staff on behalf of the Guardians. The Conductor to provide the list of staff and a note on their key contributions.	Oct 2021	BR	COMPLETED
Formalisation of the appointment of our subcommittee chairs – AG Finance and Audit – KE Wholebeing Subcommittee.	Oct 2021	BR/AG/KE	COMPLETED
JDS to follow up a detailed incident report with Bhavni.	Oct 2021	JDS	COMPLETED
The Chair to write a formal letter to school teaching staff on behalf of the Guardians. The Conductor to provide the list of staff and a note on their key contributions.			COMPLETED	Nothing on Action sheet only added after reading minutes
Policy – Financial Assistance Support for Staff and Family	March 2022	BR	COMPLETED	BR with amendment – empower Finance Subcommittee to action.
Government funding – Visit AIS in person		AG/JDS	COMPLETED	BGA signed 19/10/22 AIS recieved.
Policy development process – uniformity, register, procedures allow flexibility.	Jan 2022	JDS/RL	COMPLETED
Strategic Planning Meeting being planned – with three two-hour sessions via Zoom. Survey sent out first, discussion framed – major drivers/trends	Sept 2021	BR	COMPLETED
Pie chart for Annual report – split into 5-7 categories to show how fees are spent		AG	COMPLETED
Complaints handling		JS	COMPLETED
To send whole school report to Ben		JH	COMPLETED
To distribute Wholebeing report to work offline		KE	COMPLETED
Linear organisation chart		JS	COMPLETED
Scholarship policy		JS/JH	COMPLETED
Register of conflict			COMPLETED
WWCC risk reporting to the board			COMPLETED
WHS reporting – new reporting templates and processes			COMPLETED
Confidentiality agreement to be signed by Lidia.		JH	COMPLETED	BS completed – will be submitted in her report for 4/11/22
Lease review		BR, AG, JDS	COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AIS PRESENTATION		BR, DC, JH, KE, TP, RL, JDS	Completed
Late payment fee & 5% early payment fee		JDS/AG	Completed
Actions register to be reviewed		JDS/DC/JH	Allocated
Determine 5 key indicators for Wholebeing board reporting		KE/ TP	Allocated
Send policy to board regarding teachers aid		JDS	Allocated
Action of staff handbook revisited by RL		JDS/RL	Allocated
Review of schools & resourcing to present strategic process.		JDS/DC	Allocated
Correspondence from Craig Knowland- agent for School w council		JDS	Allocated
Balanced scorecard for Board PD		JH	Allocated	https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12N6PTgbcng4d0K7yXyjtoclbB4Iz-lcj7xWu-qHrsP8/edit?usp=sharing
Communication to staff following each board meeting with overview and support.		BR	Allocated
Wholebeing survey		JDS	24/06/23	Completed

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Living School Policy Table

Title	Description	PolicyLinks	DateReviewed	RoleResponsible
Child Protection	This policy articulates the Living School’s approach to the important issue of child protection. The focus of this School’s duty of care is the protection of children from harm. This School cares for children, it must act in the best interests of the children in its control at all times and take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of those children. Our concern must be the welfare of the child and that is a joint concern whereby Living School will take action according to mandated requirements and the Living School internal procedures in order to protect its children and its community.	CLICK HERE	May 2023
Rights and Responsibilities	Living School has a foundation of community based on rights and responsibilities. The focus is on Integrity and Trust. It is the aim of the whole school to create a culture of praise and encouragement which encompasses children and staff and becomes intrinsic to the atmosphere of the school.	CLICK HERE	November 2023
Communication Parents-Staff	Living School will offer communication to stakeholders informally and formally to ensure there is consistency, support, understanding, involvement and student agency.	CLICK HERE	December 2022
Pastoral Care	At Living School, we feel that pastoral welfare is the key to a child’s happy and healthy development. This belief is at the heart of the school’s pastoral system, which through the closest co-operation with each child’s parents, seeks to establish and nurture a genuine understanding of the nature and needs of each child in the broadest sense.	CLICK HERE	July 2022
Anti Bullying Policy	The purpose of this policy is to maintain a positive climate of respectful relationships where bullying is less likely to occur. Living School seeks to create a safe, friendly and enjoyable environment for all of its students and all members of the School community where effective learning can take place. In such an environment, students are entitled to pursue their various activities and studies feeling secure, confident and valued. Each student at Living School must recognise the need to respect and appreciate the individual differences of the members of the School community and the importance of harmonious personal relations within the School.	CLICK HERE	January 2023
Travelling to and from School Policy and Expectations	Living School will provide a bus service on a cost per use basis for students to attend Living School. The cost of the service will be reasonable and meet the running costs of the service.	CLICK HERE	August 2023
Disability	The policy outlines commitment to people with disabilities, education objectives based on the principle of “normalisation” and responsibilities at state, regional and school levels. It also articulates the rights of parents, caregivers and students.	CLICK HERE	April 2023
Suspension, Expulsion, Exclusion policy	One of the distinguishing characteristics of the Living School, is the development of a positive community-centred culture, which respects the dignity of all. The creation of such an environment provides opportunities to build a sense of acceptance, inclusion and connectedness. The guiding principles of Living School are articulated in our VAST model, with specific reference to the key values – expressed as the new 3Rs: Respect, Responsibility and (positive) Relationships.	CLICK HERE	September 2023
Positive Behaviour Management Procedures	We believe that discipline should be carried out with dignity and guidance, an approach that allows us to support students in forming healthy values and positive, lasting habits. We believe this approach helps motivate students to maintain positive relationships with their classmates and teachers, and gives them the skills they need to navigate difficult situations in their lives. We believe a system that is properly administered will foster the self-discipline necessary to provide for a lifetime of success. A discipline system that helps students to better know and understand themselves and their actions promotes a healthy School environment.	CLICK HERE	December 2020
Complaints – Parents	There will always be occasions when parents need to contact the School on an individual basis. The School prefers that such contact should commence with the staff member concerned. However, it must be understood that as these staff members are often in the classroom and therefore not immediately available, it will sometimes be necessary to leave a message requesting a return call/email.	CLICK HERE	April 2023
Complaints – Sport	Complaints concerning the conduct of the games should not be made during or after the game but should be referred to one’s Head of School (the Conductor), and any action will be left to their discretion.	CLICK HERE	October 2020
Supervision	The purpose of this policy is to ensure Living School satisfies our duty of care in supervising students.	CLICK HERE	January 2022
Register of Enrolment	Living School will maintain a register of enrolments that includes confidential information for each student.	CLICK HERE	April 2020
Code of Conduct – Business	Living School will observe and comply with all Laws applicable to the conduct of its business. Living School expects certain legal and ethical standards of its employees and this policy and procedures document is intended to promote honest and ethical conduct. It is the personal responsibility of each employee to adhere to the standards and restrictions imposed by the Law and/or this Code of Business Conduct applicable to his/her assigned duties and responsibilities. The School will adhere to the relevant legislation as set out in the Commonwealth Administrative Guidelines for non-government schools.	CLICK HERE	December 2020
Code of Conduct – Staff	The aim of this Code is to outline the standards of behaviour expected of all employees of the School.	CLICK HERE	May 2020
Code Of Conduct-Parents	Living School has at its heart a connected supportive community: we aim to provide an open, welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for all. We believe that parents are valuable contributors in the life of our school.	CLICK HERE	December 2019
Code of Conduct – Students	All learners have rights. With these rights come responsibilities. To function collectively, we all must accept and strive to excel in our relationships. Our behavior, our values, and our acceptance of the following responsibilities nurture our supportive, caring and safe culture.	CLICK HERE	January 2020
Title	Description	CLICK HERE	DateReviewed	RoleResponsible
Notification to NESA	Reasons and method to notify NESA	CLICK HERE	August 2023
Provision of Data to the Minister – NESA	Living school will produce a report to NESA each year by no later than 30 June following the reporting year to meet all mandatory requirements.	CLICK HERE	May 2023
Ministerial Data Requests	Living School will provide all data to the Minister that is relevant to the Minister’s annual report to Parliament.	CLICK HERE	October 2022
LS First-Aid-Policy	Living School is committed to promoting the safety and wellbeing of its students and staff and will provide a first aid service for students, staff and visitors.	CLICK HERE	January 2023
Special Events and Risk Management	Guide to request permission for special events and document the potential risks	CLICK HERE	October 2023
Living School Work Health and Safety	Living School is fully committed to the principles of Work Health and Safety (WHS) and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment for all Board members, staff, students, and visitors.	CLICK HERE	October 2022
Evacuation Crisis Procedure	Living School will provide a safe environment where in the unlikely scenario there is a need for evacuation or lockdown, the community is well-trained and prepared to ensure safety of all is maximized.	CLICK HERE	April 2023
Emergency and Crisis Management Procedure	Living School will provide a safe environment where in the unlikely scenario there is a need for evacuation or lockdown, the community is well-trained and prepared to ensure safety of all is maximized.	CLICK HERE	April 2023
Flood Evacuation Plan	Get ready for natural disasters with these five simple steps	CLICK HERE	November 2023
Emergency Numbers	Emergency contact numbers supplied for police, ambulance, SES, doctors and hospitals	CLICK HERE	March 2023
Maintaining Attendance Register	Living School has a responsibility to monitor attendance for academic as well as safety reasons. The attendance roll plays a significant safety measure in the unlikely scenario there is an evacuation or emergency. Attendance rolls are also significant in safety during field trips – and no teacher is permitted to take a class on any field trip off campus without a current attendance roll.	CLICK HERE	April 2023
Absences and Attendance	Students who arrive late to school must report to the relevant Reception. Parents are required to notify the School on or before the day of a student’s absence. Should leave be required for a day or more, application should be made by parents (in advance and in writing), to the Conductor. At the School we discourage student absence during term time for holidays.	CLICK HERE	April 2023
Property Maintenance	The purpose of this policy is for the monitoring, maintenance and upgrading of Living School Lismore’s buildings, grounds and property.	CLICK HERE	March 2023
Information Security Policy	Information that is fit for purpose, secure, available, and accessible, and complies with applicable laws and regulations, enables staff to make everyday decisions and assists the school to realise its strategic objectives.	CLICK HERE	July 2021
Title	Description	CLICK HERE	DateReviewed	RoleResponsible
Key themes to explore across the K-Y13 rage	A detailed breakdown of the Living School Curriculum Projection	CLICK HERE	November 2019	This policy still has “Living School Byron Bay” written on it.
Excursions and Incursions	Living School aims to meet the needs of every student. These needs include the personal development of our students from an intellectual, spiritual, emotional, physical and social perspective. As a school and a community we recognise that experiences outside the classroom contribute greatly to an individual’s personal development.	CLICK HERE	May 2020
ROSA commitment	The policy outlines Living School’s commitment to the NESA requirements – in hours, resources, and conductor’s (principal’s) evaluation of hours/attendance prior to enrolment, and monitoring of hours/timetables during the academic years	CLICK HERE	July 2020
Independent Schools NSW Teachers (Hybrid Model) MEA 2017	Breakdown of Teacher’s agreement	CLICK HERE	2017
Individual Needs	Living School is committed to meeting the needs of pupils who have an identified learning difficulty, whatever their innate level of ability. ‘Special Needs’ tends to be wrongly associated with low ability but it is by no means the case that learning difficulties are experienced only by the less able. Indeed, the problems encountered by the most gifted children can require considerable specialist attention. Staff at Living School will be trained and qualified to recognise, assess and implement provision to cater for learning differences and difficulties throughout the age and ability range.	CLICK HERE	July 2020
Staff Performance Management	The School is committed to putting in place systems and procedures and providing assistance which will enhance the ability and skills of its staff to ensure a high standard of education for its pupils. This is partly achieved by providing opportunities for professional development, appropriate facilities, training and teaching aids. We are always happy to discuss these measures with staff in order to improve upon existing initiatives in this area.	CLICK HERE	October 2020
Teachers PD Manual	Formative assessment encourages self-directed learning and strong development. Teachers must demonstrate active commitment to learning and developing their skills. Teachers are advised to plan and manage their development proactively and to record and access this development. When assessing a teacher’s commitment to professional development, management will look for a ‘reasonable, professional rate of progress and commitment’.	CLICK HERE	July 2020	There is no document version of this document on the drive.
New Staff Employment	Living School adheres to legislation covering equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. Living School’s employment process is an opportunity to draw together excellent teachers to support the growth of a thriving co-learning community.	CLICK HERE	August 2020
New Staff Induction	Living School’s focus is on supporting teachers to give of their best in a positive and thriving community of co-learners.	CLICK HERE	December 2020
Accreditation Management	Living School will implement the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and other policies of NESA as provided by the Teacher Accreditation Act	CLICK HERE	July 2023
support Accreditation Teachers	A slideshow outlining the accreditation of teachers	CLICK HERE	January 2020	Has the same name as polcy before it – I think relabel as P.3.B.9.i
Home Learning	Homelearning is given to encourage pupils to work on their own, to exercise self-discipline in their approach to learning and to provide an opportunity for further development of skills and knowledge. It will typically consist of work better done outside the classroom.	CLICK HERE	September 2022
Assessment and Reporting	Living School believes assessment and ‘testing’ plays an important role in the learning and teaching cycle. It can also do a lot of damage. In all things educational, there must be purposeful and regular deliberation during the planning stage before any implementation of evaluation tools (such as tests).	CLICK HERE	January 2023
Academic Reporting – Teachers	Living School will provide academic reports with grades to every student enrolled in the school twice every year.	CLICK HERE	December 2019
Report Writing Guidelines	Overview of how to write reports – OUTDATED	CLICK HERE	May 2020	Has the same ID as policy before it
Assessment and Reporting	Living School is a caring school that strives to provide a support network for each pupil, to ensure that the academic potential of each individual is realised and to deal with personal and behavioural problems as they arise. Academic progress, effort, attitudes to learning, the promotion of successful learning habits, and attainment are monitored carefully in order to provide a stimulating and challenging learning environment for each individual.	CLICK HERE	November 2019
K-6 Assessment and Reporting	Living School believes assessment and ‘testing’ play an important role in the learning and teaching cycle. It can also do a lot of damage. In all things educational, there must be purposeful and regular deliberation during the planning stage before any implementation of evaluation tools (such as tests)	CLICK HERE	January 2020	Has same ID as policy before it, and description and P.3.F.1
Facilities and Resources	Overview of Living School faculty and resources	CLICK HERE	January 2020
Title	Description	CLICK HERE	DateReviewed	RoleResponsible
LS ES1 SciTech Scope and Sequence	Living School scope and sequence: Science and Technology Early Stage 1 For implementation from 2020	CLICK HERE	January 2020
LS K-6 Creative Arts Scope and Sequence	Creative Arts Scope and SequenceIncorporating Music, Dance and Drama	CLICK HERE	January 2020
LS K-8 Mathematics Scope and Sequence	LIVING SCHOOL K-6 Mathematics Scope and Sequence	CLICK HERE	January 2020
LS S1 SciTech Scope and Sequence	Overview – as there may be consolidated classes for Years 1 and 2, depending on enrolments, we have outlined two years of scope for Stage 1: Year A, Year B, which will roll alternatively.	CLICK HERE	January 2020
LS S3 English Scope and Sequence	By the end of Stage 3 students communicate effectively, using considered language to entertain, inform and persuade audiences for an increasing range of purposes. They work productively and independently in pairs or groups to deliver effective presentations using various skills and strategies. Students collaborate with others to share and evaluate ideas and opinions and to develop different points of view. They express well-developed and well-organised ideas about literary texts and respond constructively to different opinions. They demonstrate active listening behaviours in order to gather specific information and ideas, recognising and exploring how spoken and written language differ and how spoken language varies according to context. Students evaluate characteristic language features and organisational patterns of challenging spoken texts.	CLICK HERE	January 2020
LS S3 HSIE Scope and Sequence	Overview – as there may be consolidated classes for Years 5 and 6, depending on enrolments, we have outlined two years of scope for Stage 3: Year A, Year B, which will roll alternatively. We are teaching in termly blocks.	CLICK HERE	January 2020
LS S3 SciTech Scope and Sequence	Overview – as there may be consolidated classes for Years 5 and 6, depending on enrolments, we have outlined two years of scope for Stage 1: Year A, Year B, which will roll alternatively.	CLICK HERE	January 2020
LS S4 English Scope and Sequence	By the end of Stage 4 students respond to a variety of texts critically, imaginatively and interpretively and compose accurate, clear and coherent texts. They use English in personal, social and learning contexts with increasing control and understanding of the form and features of language and structures of texts, and with increasing awareness of purpose, audience and context. Students make connections between texts, they recognise the main ideas and points of view, and the ways in which texts seek to position responders. They make decisions about whether content and language are appropriate to purpose, audience and context.	CLICK HERE	January 2020
LS S4 English		CLICK HERE	January 2020	Same document as above
LS S4 History	Overview of History class	CLICK HERE	January 2020
LS S4 HSIE Scope and Sequence	Overview of Geography	CLICK HERE	January 2020
LS S4 Music Scope and Sequence	Living School’s Music course will heed NESA requirements, and meet the 100 mandatory hours, to ensure students engage in the concepts of music, learning experiences and various contexts. Students will be exposed to a broad range of repertoire, including an exposure to art music as well as a range of music that reflects the diversity of Australian culture. Students will study:	CLICK HERE	January 2020
LS S4 SciTech Scope and Sequence	Overview of science for stage 4	CLICK HERE	January 2020
LS Visual Arts Scope and Sequence	Foundation Statement Extract: Students make pictures and other artworks using the media and materials given, representing both real and imagined situations. They appreciate that artists make artworks and they begin to describe some aspects of artworks.	CLICK HERE	January 2020
S4.HSIE.History	Overview of History for stage 4	CLICK HERE	January 2020
Stage4.ScienceTechnology	Overview of science for stage 4	CLICK HERE	March 2020
Title	Description	CLICK HERE	DateReviewed	RoleResponsible
Recycling and Waste Management				Doesn’t exist but should.
Resource management, i.e. stock taking, ordering, etc.
energy plans? i.e. aims for sustainability?
regular classroom cleaning standards and processes

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