Catholic schools in the Cairns Diocese receive leadership and support in areas of policy and guideline formulation and implementation from Cairns Catholic Education Services. Policies and guidelines at St Therese’s School are made in the context of those promulgated by the Cairns Diocese Education Board of Governance, the provisions of Canon Law and Government legislation relevant to the operation of schools.
Copies of the Policies, Guidelines and Procedures that we adopt and follow at St Therese’s can be found on the Catholic Education website.
Copies of our school specific policies can be viewed on the Parent Portal.
Safeguarding Children
As part of the Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns, St Therese’s School is dedicated to nurturing safeguarding communities that prioritise the dignity, safety and rights of all children.
Our Student Protection Contacts are designated staff members who offer a safe space for students to confide in when they feel unsafe.
For more information on our commitment to safeguarding children please refer to the below policies and procedures, or visit the Safeguarding Children page on the Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns website.
Student Protection Processes and Guidelines
Student Protection Handbook for Volunteers
Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy
Student Bullying – Prevention and Responses in Schools
