The College’s complete Child Protection Policy is available at the school administration. Parents and students may have access to this policy at any time. You may also make an appointment to discuss the policy with the Principal if you wish to clarify any matters.
Assessment and Reporting
Assessment is on-going and regular, with Parent/Teacher interviews planned at various stages of the year. (See calendar on pages 31 and 32). Formal written reports will be issued at the end of each Semester and will provide a summary of the progress of the student. Informal reporting will occur throughout the year through comments and suggestions on assignments, projects or homework. Parents are encouraged to communicate with class teachers if there are concerns or problems. Communication between parents and teachers can be greatly enhanced by the use of email.
Homework and Assignments
All students will be expected to review all material covered during the school day and to complete tasks which may be assigned by the teacher. Set homework assignments will not be excessive for written and learning activities and will generally be as follows:
| Prep | No homework |
| Years 1-4 | Up to an hour per week |
| Years 5-6 | Up to 2 hours per week |
| Year 7 | Up to 3-4 hours per week |
| Years 8-9 | Up to 5 hours per week |
| Years 10-12 | Will vary per subject |
All Primary children are expected to learn memory verses, review tables and spelling and read aloud to parents.
Homework should not be seen as an imposition on families. If there are any problems associated with this activity, please contact your class/subject teacher. Failure to adequately complete homework tasks by children in Years 7 to 12 will adversely affect their final results. Parents will be contacted in the event of continued failure by their children to complete homework tasks. Parents are expected to monitor homework by regularly viewing and signing your child’s student Diary.
Tutorial Service
Teachers of secondary students offer tutorials in some subjects during lunch breaks and also after school hours, by arrangement.
Detentions and Suspensions
- Students who disrupt classes, breach school rules and/or display disrespectful behaviour will be placed on detention, under supervision. Such detentions may be at lunchtime, or from 3.10pm to 5.00pm, on Saturday mornings from 8.00am to 10.00am or in some cases 12 Noon.
- If a student continues to be placed on detention, he/she may be placed on an internal or external suspension for a period of time. Internal suspensions commence at 8.30am and conclude at 5.00pm.
- The school will endeavour to assist the student to respect the school behaviour code; however, failure to do so may result in exclusion.
- Incidents involving serious breaches of behaviour may require immediate removal of students by parents or guardians.
- Any process involving suspension or exclusion will involve interaction with parents.
- Principals are the final arbiters on matters of behaviour management.
- In the event of exclusion from Mueller College, parents will forfeit their holding deposit.
Communication
- It is our desire that regular communication between the College and home is considered to be of great importance.
- To accomplish this, weekly newsletters will be sent home.
- Parents are encouraged to contact the school for any information or general communication.
- The Principals may not always be available, so please telephone to make appointments.
- Teachers are only available for calls during non-teaching periods. Appointments must be made for interviews through the Office. Please remember teachers are better contacted during lunch hours or immediately after school. The use of email for communication is encouraged.
- Student absences must be explained by a note from parent/guardian.
- Please advise the College of change of address and/or personal details. This information is important, so parents can be contacted in the event of an accident, etc.
Grievance Policy
Mueller College welcomes suggestions and comments from parents and takes seriously complaints and concerns that may be raised. The College will endeavour to ensure that concerns are dealt with speedily and those who have raised them are kept informed about progress. If a parent has a grievance concerning a student matter or the child’s teacher, in the first instance, please discuss the issue with the teacher. If the problem is not resolved then please contact the Principal.
Absence from School
Parents or guardians must telephone the school and leave a message (see number below) on the day the student is absent, giving a reason. On return to school the student should bring a note from the parent or guardian and give it to the form teacher during form class.
- Primary students’ absences must be reported by telephoning (07) 3897 2793
- Secondary students’ absences must be reported by telephoning (07) 3897 2792
It is very important for notes and Doctors’ certificates, where appropriate, to be supplied for absences involving Years 11 and 12 students as assessment consideration can be given in extenuating circumstances.
Late Slips and Early Departures
- Primary students will report to Reception. They must collect a late slip and hand it to their class teacher. If a student is being taken home early, parents must complete the sign-out sheet at Reception.
- Secondary students must report to D25 (Teacher Aide Room) and sign in the late register. Teacher Aides will then adjust the roll. A late note will be given to the student from the Teacher Aide’s office which must be given to the class teacher. Blank slips are available in the back of the Student’s Diary. Parents/guardians are required to provide the school with a legitimate reason for the student’s late arrival or early departure in writing. If a student is being taken home early, parents must sign secondary students out at D25.
Student Health and Medications
Sick Students
If students are sick it is advisable to keep them at home. Parents will be contacted by the school to collect students who exhibit signs of illness during the day.
First Aid
First Aid may be provided at school. In the cases of serious injury or illness parents will be requested to take students to a doctor or to hospital by ambulance if necessary. Where there is an emergency, the school will arrange for an ambulance to attend the scene, and if necessary the ambulance will take the student to hospital.
Infectious Diseases
| Illness | Exclusion Period |
| Measles | At least 7 days from when rash appears |
| German Measles (Rubella) | At least 5 days from when rash appears |
| Chicken Pox | At least 7 days after last eruption when all blisters have crusted. |
| Mumps | At least 9 days after onset of swelling |
| Diarrhoea | At least 24 hours without symptoms |
| Vomiting | At least 24 hours without symptoms |
| Glandular Fever | Illness lasts 2-6 weeks (blood test to diagnose) |
| School Sores (Impetigo) | Sores must be completely covered. |
| Conjunctivitis | Very contagious. Characterised by red/sore/itchy/weeping eyes |
Please be considerate of your child’s friends and teachers. These illnesses spread quickly and easily through whole classes and families. Parents should ensure their child/ren receives appropriate vaccinations.
Working Bees
Each school family is expected to participate in one working bee each year. The benefits to you from working bees are a sense of ownership and pride in the school’s appearance as a result of your personal efforts, an opportunity for fellowship with other families in the school community and a physical contribution that helps to minimise the cost of fees.
There are six working bees spread throughout the first three school terms – the last term is a particularly busy one for staff, students and parents alike. At the commencement of the school year you will be provided with a response slip to indicate your preferred working bee date or provide payment of a discounted levy of $35 in lieu of a working bee. At the end of third term invoices for the full $50 working bee levy will be issued by mail to those families who have not responded or fulfilled their working bee commitments. This money is directed back into the improvement of school facilities. Working Bees are administered by the Faith and Action Association.
School Visitors
For security and Workplace Health and Safety reasons, all visitors to the school must first report to the main College Reception. After permission is obtained a register detailing the name and reason for the visit must be signed. A visitor badge will be issued and returned to the Office before leaving the school.
Student Friendships
Students are encouraged to make friends and be friendly to others. However, we have a “hands-off”, “lips-off” policy which precludes outward displays of affection between students while in attendance at school or travelling to and from school.
Bullying Prevention
By definition bullying is repeated oppression, psychological or physical, of a less powerful person or group by a more powerful person or group of persons. It may be manifested in many ways e.g. harassment (verbal, sexual or psychological), victimisation, alienation, coercion, intimidation, exclusion, ostracism, discrimination.
In any form, bullying is not acceptable behaviour and results in hurt, fear, loss of self-esteem and decreased social effectiveness for the victim. Within the context of Mueller College bullying is entirely contrary to the ideals of the school. In accordance with the school’s Mission statement therefore this policy seeks to:
- develop in students respect and concern for others, of all races and creeds;
- develop in students an understanding that they must take responsibility for their own behaviour;
- develop in students critical and effective thinking and problem solving skills;
- develop in students life skills related to healthy life styles; and
- develop an environment that nurtures and promotes student self-esteem and self confidence.
Implementation
The following steps are a guide to dealing with reports of bullying.
- If bullying is suspected or reported, the incident should be dealt with immediately by the member of staff who has been approached, to ensure the student’s safety. It is never acceptable to turn a blind eye to bullying.
- A clear account of the incident should be recorded and given to the Principal or delegate.
- The Principal or delegate will then work through the school’s Bullying Prevention Policy.
Students
Students who have been bullied will be supported by:
- offering an immediate opportunity to discuss the experience with a member of staff of their choice;
- reassuring the student;
- offering continuous support; and
- providing encouragement to form and maintain friendships with non-bullying students.
Students who have bullied will be helped by:
- discussing what happened;
- discovering why the student became involved;
- establishing the wrong doing and the need to change; and
- enlisting the support of parents/caregivers to help change the behaviour and attitude of the student, where appropriate.
Within the curriculum the school will raise the awareness of the nature of bullying through inclusion in assemblies and subject areas, in an attempt to prevent such behaviour.
Lost and Found
When property goes astray, or something is found that belongs to someone else , please check the lost property boxes, either:
- Near the Primary toilets (A Block courtyard), or
- The box outside D25 (Secondary).
Audio / Visual Devices
Portable CD Players, Ipods, Cameras, Music or PDA devices
These items are not permitted and will be confiscated and returned at a later date.
Mobile Phones
Policy
- All student mobile phones must be handed in to D25 (secondary) or Front Office/Primary Teacher (primary) at start of school day and collected at the end of the day.
- The school accepts no responsibility for replacing lost, stolen or damaged mobile phones.
- The school accepts no responsibility for students who lose or have their mobile phones stolen while travelling to and from school.
- Phones should be clearly marked with the name of the owner
Unacceptable Use
- It should be noted that it is a criminal offence to use mobile phones to menace, harass or offend another person. Students who use their phones to engage in personal attacks, harass another person, or post private information about another person using SMS messages, taking or sending photos or objectionable images or bullying other students, or who use vulgar, derogatory or obscene language while using a mobile phone will have their phones confiscated for a period decided by the Principal. Students should note that, in extreme cases, the school may consider it appropriate to involve the police.
- Students found in possession of a mobile phone during school hours will face disciplinary action and confiscation of the phone.
- Students should not phone parents or guardians requesting to go home or be picked up from school. Such requests should be made through the teacher aides in D25.
Social Networking Policy
It is a condition of enrolment or continued enrolment at Mueller College that students adhere to the following boundaries in regard to computer use of social networking sites and electronic media:- Students must demonstrate respect to others and their school.
Students must not make any comment on social networking sites (whether the profile or user-generated content is identifiably theirs or belonging to someone else) or any other digital media including email that targets any Mueller College student or staff person with perceived negative intent, or undermines the name and/or good work of the school.
Current social networking sites and digital media forms would include, but not be limited to:-
Myspace, Facebook, email, Bebo, MSN, text messaging, all mobile content – all texting and mobile transmission of photos, as well as mobile platforms of social networking sites.
Money and Valuables
Students must not bring large sums of money or other items of value to school. If, however, it is necessary, any money or valuable item(s) should be left in safekeeping with Teacher Aides in Room D25 or at the main office Reception. They can be collected at the end of the school day. The school accepts no responsibility for loss of money and/or valuables or damage to same.
Privacy
This statement outlines the policy on how Mueller College uses and manages personal
information provided to or collected by it. The College is bound by the National Privacy Principles contained in the Commonwealth Privacy Act.
The College may, from time to time, review and update this Privacy Policy to take account of new laws and technology, changes to College operations and practices and to make sure it remains appropriate to the changing College environment.
What kind of personal information does the College collect, and how does the College collect it?
The type of information the College collects and holds includes (but is not limited to) personal information, including sensitive information, about:
- Pupils and parents and/or guardians (‘Parents’) before, during and after the course of a pupil’s enrolment at the College;
- Job applicants, staff members, volunteers and contractors; and
- Other people who come into contact with the College.
Personal Information you provide: The College will generally collect personal information held about an individual by way of forms filled out by parents or pupils, face-to-face meetings and interviews, and telephone calls. On occasions people other than parents and pupils provide personal information.
Personal Information provided by other people: In some circumstances the School may be provided with personal information about an individual from a third party, for example, a report provided by a medical professional or a reference from another school.
Exception in relation to employee records: Under the Privacy Act the National Privacy Principles do not apply to an employee record. As a result, this Privacy Policy does not apply to the College’s treatment of an employee record, where the treatment is directly related to a current or former employment relationship between the College and employee.
How will the College use the personal information you provide?
The College will use personal information it collects from you for the primary purpose of collection, and for such other secondary purposes that are related to the primary purpose of collection and reasonably expected, or to which you have consented.
Pupils and Parents: In relation to personal information of pupils and parents, the College’s primary purpose of collection is to enable the College to provide schooling for the pupil. This includes satisfying both the needs of parents and the needs of the pupil throughout the whole period the pupil is enrolled at the College.
The purposes for which the College uses personal information of pupils and parents include:
- To keep parents informed about matters related to their child’s schooling, through correspondence, newsletters and magazines;
- Day-to-day administration;
- Looking after pupils’ educational, social and medical wellbeing;
- Seeking donations and marketing for the College;
- To satisfy the College’s legal obligations and allow the College to discharge its duty of care.
In some cases where the College requests personal information about a pupil or parent, if the information requested is not obtained, the College may not be able to enrol or continue the enrolment of the pupil.
Job applicants, staff members and contractors: In relation to personal information of job applicants, staff members and contractors, the College’s primary purpose of collection is to assess and (if successful) to engage the applicant, staff member or contractor, as the case may be.
The purposes for which the College uses personal information of job applicants, staff members and contractors include:
- In administering the individuals’ employment or contract, as the case may be;
- For insurance purposes;
- Seeking funds and marketing for the College;
- To satisfy the College’s legal obligations, for example, in relation to child protection legislation.
Volunteers: The College also obtains personal information about volunteers who assist the College in its functions or conduct associated activities, such as Faith and Action, to enable the College and the volunteers to work together.
Marketing and fundraising: The College treats marketing and seeking donations for the future growth and development of the College as an important part of ensuring that the College continues to be a quality learning environment in which both pupils and staff thrive. Personal information held by the College may be disclosed to an organisation that assists in the College’s fundraising, for example, Faith and Action.
Parents, staff, contractors and other members of the wider College community may from time to time receive fundraising information. School publications, like newsletters and magazines, which include personal information, may be used for marketing purposes.
Who might the College disclose personal information to?
The College may disclose personal information, including sensitive information, held about an individual to:
- Another school;
- Government departments;
- Medical practitioners;
- People providing services to the College, including specialist visiting teachers and sports coaches;
- Recipients of School publications, like newsletters and magazines;
- Parents; and
- Anyone you authorise the College to disclose information to.
Sending information overseas: The College will not send personal information about an individual outside Australia without:
- Obtaining the consent of the individual (in some cases this consent will be implied); or
- Otherwise complying with the National Privacy Principles.
How does the College treat sensitive information?
In referring to ‘sensitive information’, the College means: information such as a person’s racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion, trade union or other professional or trade association membership, criminal record, health information and so on.
Sensitive information will be used and disclosed only for the purpose for which it was provided or a directly related secondary purpose, unless you agree otherwise, or the use or disclosure of the sensitive information is allowed by law.
Management and Security of Personal Information
The College staff are required to respect the confidentiality of pupils’ and parents’ personal information and the privacy of individuals.
The College has in place steps to protect the personal information it holds from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure by use of various methods including locked storage of paper records and passworded access rights to computerised records.
Update Personal Information
The College endeavours to ensure that the personal information it holds is accurate, complete and up-to-date. A person may seek to update their personal information held by the College by contacting the College Administration at any time.
The National Privacy Principles require the College not to store personal information longer than necessary.
You Have the Right to Check What Personal Information the College Holds About You
Under the Commonwealth Privacy Act, an individual has the right to obtain access to any personal information which the College holds about them and to advise the College of any perceived inaccuracy. There are some exceptions to this right set out in the Act. Pupils will generally have access to their personal information through their parents, but older pupils may seek access themselves.
To make a request to access any information the College holds about you or your child, please contact the Principal in writing.
The College may require you to verify your identity and specify what information you require and may charge a fee to cover the cost of verifying your application and locating, retrieving, reviewing and copying any material requested. If the information sought is extensive, the College will advise the likely cost in advance.
Consent and Rights of Access to the Personal Information of Pupils
The College respects every parent’s right to make decisions concerning their child’s education.
Generally, the College will refer any requests for consent and notices in relation to the personal information of a pupil to the pupil’s Parents. The College will treat consent given by Parents as consent given on behalf of the pupil, and notice to parents will act as notice given to the pupil.
Parents may seek access to personal information held by the College about them or their child by contacting the Principal. However, there will be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where release of the information would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others, or where the release may result in a breach of the School’s duty of care to the pupil.
The College may, at its discretion, on the request of a pupil grant that pupil access to information held about them, or allow a pupil to give or withhold consent to the use of their personal information, independently of their Parents. This would normally be done only when the maturity of the pupil and/or the pupil’s personal circumstances so warranted.
Mueller College – Standard Collection Notice
- The College collects personal information, including sensitive information about pupils and parents or guardians before and during the course of a pupil’s enrolment at the College. The primary purpose of collecting this information is to enable the College to provide schooling for your son/daughter.
- Some of the information we collect is to satisfy the College’s legal obligations, particularly to enable the College to discharge its duty of care.
- Certain laws governing or relating to the operation of schools require that certain information is collected, for example Public Health laws.
- Health information about pupils is sensitive information within the terms of the National Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act. We may ask you to provide medical reports about pupils from time to time.
- The College from time to time discloses personal and sensitive information to others for administrative and educational purposes. This includes to other schools, government departments, medical practitioners, and people or organisations providing services to the College, including specialist visiting teachers, coaches and volunteers.
- If we do not obtain the information referred to above we may not be able to enrol or continue the enrolment of your son/daughter.
- Personal information collected from pupils is regularly disclosed to their parents or guardians. On occasions, information such as academic and sporting achievements, pupil activities and other news is published in School newsletters, magazines and on our website. This may also be in video clip or photo form. Please advise us in writing if you do not wish this to occur.
- Parents may seek access to personal information collected about them and their son/daughter by contacting the College. Pupils may also seek access to personal information about them. However, there will be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where access would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others, where access may result in a breach of the School’s duty of care to the pupil, or where pupils have provided information in confidence.
- As you may know the College from time to time engages in fundraising activities. Information received from you may be used to make an appeal to you. It may also be disclosed to organisations that assist in the College’s fundraising activities solely for that purpose. We will not disclose your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes without your consent.
- We may include your contact details in a class list and School directory. If you do not agree to this you must advise us prior to enrolment.
- If you provide the College with the personal information of others, such as doctors or emergency contacts, we encourage you to inform them that you are disclosing that information to the College. The reason for disclosure is that they can access the information if they wish. The College does not usually disclose information to third parties.
Health and Safety
It is the objective of Mueller College to provide a safe, healthy working environment for all persons involved in its operations. To this end the Principal will:
- ensure all staff recognise their responsibilities for the health and safety of persons under their control
- ensure all persons comply with the provisions of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, Regulations, Standards and Codes of Practice
- promote health and safety awareness and the development of safe working procedures
- provide instruction, information and training to enable all persons to carry out their work in such a way as to prevent injury to themselves and to other persons
- consult with employees on ways to reduce workplace hazards and improve control systems
- maintain effective accident analysis and hazard reporting systems
- encourage the rehabilitation of injured employees
- continually review the adequacy of the health and safety program
Employees, students and all other persons are required to:
- comply with all relevant legislation and working procedures
- wear appropriate protective equipment where applicable
- report and where appropriate, rectify hazards and participate in the analysis of accidents
- accept responsibility for protecting themselves and others
C Krueger
(Principal)
School Crossing Safety
School Crossing Supervisors are employed by the Transport Department. The supervisors for Mueller College work the crossing in the mornings from 7:45am to 8:45am and in the afternoons from 3:00pm to 3:30pm. All students and parents crossing Morris Road are asked to use the crossing at these times.
When the Supervisor has placed the “Children Crossing” signs, pedestrians are to wait behind the yellow line until the Supervisor is in place in the middle of the road with the STOP sign and blows the whistle. When the whistle blows pedestrians are to cross between the red and white poles. When the signs are taken down the Supervisor can no longer allow pedestrians to cross under his/her supervision.
Motorists parking or setting down or picking up passengers PLEASE DO NOT USE the “No Standing” zones. Bus zones must be kept clear at all times.
The Morris Road speed limit is 40 kph at all times.
Sun Safety Policy
The College is a Sun Smart Accredited School. All students are required to wear suitable sun protective hats (as per section on School Uniforms) and sunscreen for all outdoor activities for all seasons, including winter. Sunscreen is provided by the College and kept in classrooms, sports kits and buses.
Where possible, events are organised outside peak UV radiation periods. Swimming carnivals are held either in the evening or in covered venues. Sun protection issues are included in the health curricula.
Supervision
Supervision of students at school includes before school, recess and lunch breaks, and after school.However, parents are reminded that staff members are not rostered for duty until 8:00am each morning. Parents are discouraged from sending their children to school before this time. Staff members are also rostered to undertake supervision until 3:30pm each day. Parents are requested to ensure that their children have been collected or have left the school grounds by this time. Parents wishing their children to be at school outside the hours of teacher supervision provided may avail themselves of the fee-for-service arrangement of after- or before-school care provided by OSHC staff (Outside School Hours Care).
Child Protection at Mueller College
Mueller College recognises that protecting students from harm and the risk of harm is fundamental to maximising their personal and academic potential. For this reason the welfare and best interests of the children within our College will always be a primary consideration.
We expect our students to show respect to our staff and volunteers and to comply with safe practices and we expect all employees to ensure that their behaviour towards, and relationships with students reflect proper standards of care for students, and are not unlawful. The College will respond diligently to a report of suspected or actual harm, or risk of harm to a student.
What does the College mean by harm?
Recent Queensland legislation defines harm as:
- Any detrimental effect of a significant nature on the child’s physical, psychological or emotional well-being. It is immaterial how the harm is caused. Harm can be caused by:
- Physical, psychological or emotional abuse or neglect;
- Sexual abuse or exploitation; or
- Domestic or family violence.
How does the College protect students from harm?
The College has a comprehensive Child Protection Policy, which covers the actions to be taken if a member of staff or a parent of the College becomes aware or reasonably suspects that harm has been done to a student of the College by a member of staff, people outside the College or by other students.
What should you do if you become aware or reasonably suspect that harm has been caused to a student of the College by a member of staff, someone outside of the College or by other students?
You should report your concerns to a Principal, other senior administrator, or to any other College staff member.
What will happen next?
If you report your concerns to a member of staff other than the Principal, the member of staff will report it to the Principal immediately, or if the subject of the complaint is the Principal then the member of staff will report to the Chairman of the College Board.
What will the Principal or the Chairman of the Board do?
If the Principal or Chairman of the Board receives a report of harm or suspected harm to a student of the College and he/she becomes aware of the harm having been caused or reasonably suspects the harm to have been caused, then it will be reported to police immediately if the harm relates to sexual abuse; or to the Department of Child Safety if appropriate; or it may be dealt with internally if the matter does not require mandatory reporting to an outside authority.
What happens about confidentiality?
Your report will be treated in a confidential manner and with respect. Knowledge of it will be limited to the Principal and those directly involved. The Chairman of the College Board may also need to be informed. It is the College’s policy that confidentiality between the College and parents will be respected as much as possible and any concerns raised by parents will not rebound adversely on their children.
Each person who has access to information regarding suspected or disclosed harm has an obligation to observe appropriate confidentiality. However, the College is unable to promise absolute confidentiality since the steps of the Policy will require disclosing, internally and externally, certain details involved in responding to the report. State authorities can compel people to give evidence about actions under the Policy and to produce documents. You would be fully informed if information you provided were to be passed on to a third party.
Any action, which needed to be taken under staff disciplinary procedures as a result of an allegation not requiring police intervention, would be handled confidentially within the College.
How will the College help my child?
The Principal will ensure that the following things are done to reduce the chance of harm occurring:
- Ensure that each staff member understands and fulfills their obligations under this Policy and the Policy for reporting abuse.
- Ensure that there is an acceptable reference for each staff member engaged since the commencement of this protocol, from his or her previous employer.
- Ensure that each staff member (who is not a teacher) and volunteer (who is not a school parent) who has contact with children has a current positive suitability notice issued by the Commissioner for Children and Young People and Child Guardian.
If the Principal receives a report of harm to your child, he/she will support the child by:
- Responding rapidly and diligently to the report;
- Reassuring the student;
- Protecting the child’s confidentiality as much as possible;
- Offering continuous support; and
- Providing counselling if requested.
What should I do if I require more information?
The College’s complete Child Protection Policy is available at the school administration. Parents and students may have access to this policy at any time. You may also make an appointment to discuss the policy with the Principal if you wish to clarify any matters.
Excursions
Mueller College is committed to the provision of educationally valid excursions as part of the school curriculum. Excursions will be prepared, managed, supervised and monitored in a way that seeks to ensure the health, safety and security of the participating students and staff, as well as others who may be affected by the conduct of an excursion.
