Our policies
Learn about our policies.
This policy explains how the School works to prevent bullying and respond if it occurs. Our priority is keeping children safe, supported, and respected. Bullying is not accepted at the Schools.
To view the policy, click here: Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy
This policy shows our strong commitment to keeping children safe and provides an outline of the policies and practices that we have developed to keep our students safe, including from abuse or other harm.
To view the policy, click here: Child Safe Policy
This policy explains how the School listens to concerns and works with families in a fair, respectful, and timely way.
To view the policy, click here: Complaint Handling Policy
This policy outlines how enrolment works and what families can expect when joining the School community.
To view the policy, click here: Enrolment Policy
This policy explains how the School looks after personal information and respects the privacy of students and families.
To view the policy, click here: Privacy Policy
These procedures explain how concerns about staff behaviour are reported and addressed to ensure student safety.
To view the policy, click here: Procedures for Handling Allegations of Staff Misconduct and Reportable Conduct
This policy supports positive behaviour and explains how the School responds to behaviour concerns fairly.
To view the policy, click here: Student Discipline Policy
This policy explains how people can safely speak up about serious concerns and know they will be supported.
To view the policy, click here: Whistleblower Policy
Our School Council
Gawura School and St Andrew’s Cathedral School are governed by two School Councils. Both Councils share the same membership.
Responsibilities of the School Councils
- Goal-setting and long-term planning
- Selection, appraisal and pastoral care for the Head of School
- Budget control and financial management
The School Councils delegate authority to the Head of School to manage the daily operation of the School and the implementation of policy. They also delegate authority to committees to allow various matters to be researched and discussed prior to consideration by the School Councils.
School Council Committees
- Finance Committee
- Governance Committee
- Property Committee
- Risk Committee
Appointed School Council Members
- Mr Michael Winram – Chair
- Mr Michael Gordon – Deputy Chair
- Ms Bianca Bryson
- Ms Liz Fuggle
- Ms Jenny Haddad
- Ms Susan Middlebrook
- Pastor Ray Minniecon – Aboriginal Elder
- The Rev Andrew Nixon
- The Rev Caitlin Orr
- Mr Roderick Smith
- Dr Ben Waterhouse
Members of St Andrew’s Cathedral School staff who attend Council meetings
- Dr Julie McGonigle – Head of School
- Mr Phil Thai – Executive Director of Operations