POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND FORMS

The School’s policies, procedures, guidelines and reports are developed in line with statutory guidance, regulatory requirements, Local Authority requirements and best practice, and reflect Geelong Grammar School’s commitment to ensuring that the working and learning environment fosters positive relationships free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and bullying.

Through respect for ourselves and for others, we create a friendly, safe and welcoming school environment.  Policies and procedures to assist this commitment are provided below. Current parents and students can view additional school policies via The Hive (parent portal, login is required).

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORTS

 As part of the compliance requirements of the Australian Government’s Schools Assistance Regulations 2009 (made under the Schools Assistance Act 2008), all schools are required to ensure that School Performance Information is made publicly available as stipulated by subsection 21 (2) of the Act.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The School has been granted an exemption from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) to provide the School with the ability to maintain a coeducational balance by differentiating between students based on gender. The exemption is in force until 30 March 2024.

The exemption has been applied predominantly at Toorak Campus, where there is a gender imbalance, with more boys than girls. Toorak Campus is positioned in an area which has a high concentration of single sex girls’ schools and the exemption has enabled the School to for example, structure enrolments lists to target prospective female students, offer places to female students, offer incentive rebates or scholarships for girls at particular year levels, or structure student class numbers to address a gender imbalance.

Our School strongly believes that coeducation sets our learners for success, and we want to ensure that all students have the benefit of coeducation across all our campuses.

Our School also values diversity and inclusivity. Everyone has the right to feel safe, valued and accepted, regardless of race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We actively promote an inclusive, respectful and connected School culture that values the participation of all students. The exemption from the Equal Opportunity Act will not dilute our commitment to nurturing a learning and working environment that is positive and supportive for all members of our School community.

VCAT Exemption Notice: dated 7 March 2019.

To ensure that overseas students enjoy a safe and rewarding experience whilst studying in Australia, the Australian Government has established safeguards and laws to promote quality education and consumer protection for overseas students. These laws are known as the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Legislative Framework, and include the ESOS Act 2000 and related legislation, and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (National Code 2018).

As a registered provider of education and training services to overseas students, Geelong Grammar School is required to comply with the ESOS framework.

Geelong Grammar School is registered with the Commonwealth Government, CRICOS listing 00143G, and offers the following courses:

015229M Primary Years (Prep – Year 6); 005326D Secondary Years (Year 7 – 12)