The College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility. Central to the mission of the College is an unequivocal commitment to fostering the dignity, self-esteem and integrity of children and young people and providing them with a safe, supportive and enriching environment to develop spiritually, physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially.

The College’s Child Safety Policy can be read at Child Safeguarding (Safety and Wellbeing) Policy and Procedures

The College’s expectations in relation to child safety are contained in:

The College’s child safety material complements the EREA Code of Conduct which details, clarifies and affirms the standards of behaviour expected for members of the Edmund Rice Education Australia community, including members of the College community.

The College’s Child Safety Officer / Deputy Principal, Mr Hamish McCrum who can be contacted on 03 5332 4379 or email hmccrum@stpats.vic.edu.au