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School policy documents can be viewed in their entirety by contacting the Headmaster's Personal Assistant or the Human Resources Manager.

POLICY - ADMISSION AND ENROLMENT

Statement
Somerset College is a co-educational day school from Early Education Class to Year 12. The College has an interdenominational Christian ethos and welcomes applications, regardless of a person’s ethnic origin, religion, or disability.

POLICY - ANTI DISCRIMINATION

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Somerset College is committed to providing all within the school community, an environment free from any forms of discrimination. Somerset College is bound by Commonwealth and State Anti-Discrimination legislation. This policy also covers issues related to bullying.

POLICY - ARCHIVES

Statement
The purpose of Somerset College Archives is to collect, preserve, research and exhibit those objects that will enable it to record and illustrate the history and achievements of the pupils, teachers and related organisations of Somerset College Limited.

POLICY - BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT

Statement
Somerset College is committed to encouraging very high standards of pupil behaviour in areas such as manners, dress and appearance; behaviour in the classroom and on the sports field; correct use of the English language; respect for the property of others and in the meeting of responsibilities.

The small size, caring Christian philosophy and employment of highly professional staff all help to foster at Somerset College, an atmosphere where school discipline is based on mutual respect between teacher and pupils.

The objective of the behaviour management programme is to develop self regulating pupils, who are well disciplined and prepared to accept responsibility for their own actions.

POLICY - CHILD PROTECTION

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Somerset College is firmly committed to the protection of children. Child protection is about safeguarding a child from: exploitation in the workplace, a less than reasonable standard of care provided, emotional, sexual, physical and mental maltreatment, or economic neglect.

POLICY - COPYRIGHT

Statement
Somerset College has strict guidelines in relation to copyright and plagiarism.

POLICY - CRITICAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

Statement
Somerset College has certain responsibilities at law for the duty of care of staff, pupils and visitors to the College.  Procedures are in place in the event of an emergency.

POLICY - DUTY OF CARE

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Somerset College has certain responsibilities at law for the duty of care of staff, pupils and visitors to the College.

POLICY - EMPLOYMENT

Statement
Somerset College is committed to the development of a best practice approach with regards to the relationship the College has with its employees. The relationship between employer and employee is one that is legally created and therefore places obligations on both parties.

The basis of the relationship is a contract. Relevant workplace legislation however exists both at a Federal and State level. Legislation places responsibilities on both the employer and the employee, within the employment relationship, which are in addition to normal contract law provisions.

POLICY - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT

Statement
Somerset College is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) providing all staff and teachers with the right to work in an environment free from inequality of opportunity. Somerset College has an obligation to adhere to legal requirements outlined in relevant legislation.

POLICY - ILLEGAL AND UNSANCTIONED USE OF SUBSTANCES

Statement
The Mission Statement of Somerset College identifies the need to encourage each pupil to strive at their level, to achieve their personal best.  In order to provide this encouragement Somerset College has, as part of the school philosophy, a clearly defined policy regarding the use of illegal and unsanctioned substances at school.

POLICY - INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Statement
Somerset College is committed to the continued  investment, of both human and financial resources needed in  the area of computer information systems and networks. The College recognises that these systems and networks provide, to both pupils and staff, an integral and necessary component of business at Somerset College.

POLICY – LEARNING SUPPORT

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Somerset College is committed to the provision of educational services appropriate to the needs of all pupils including those with learning difficulties, disabilities, English as a second language and the gifted and talented.

POLICY - OVERSEAS PUPILS

Statement
Somerset College is committed to providing a supportive learning environment suitable for overseas pupils.

POLICY - PLAGIARISM

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Somerset College is committed to high academic standards.  Plagiarism is considered to be a major and serious infringement of Somerset College’s academic values.

POLICY - PRIVACY

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Somerset College has an obligation to manage personal information, which has been either collected or provided, in a responsible and legal manner and in a way that observes all Privacy laws.

POLICY - SELF HARMING BEHAVIOUR – YOUTH SUICIDE

Statement
In conjunction with the general concern expressed in the community regarding the incidence of youth suicide in Australia, particularly in Queensland, Somerset College has a clearly defined policy and response regarding the prevention of self harming behaviour and youth suicide.

POLICY - SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Statement
Somerset College is committed to providing all staff and pupils with a working and learning environment free from sexual harassment and discrimination.

POLICY - SUN SAFETY

Statement
Somerset College is committed to the promotion of sun-safe behaviour to assist in the minimization of  exposure to the harmful effects of the sun by both staff and pupils.

POLICY - SUPERVISION AND DUTIES

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Somerset College has identified certain duties that need to be performed by staff to ensure the care of its pupils.

POLICY - SUSPENSION AND EXCLUSION

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Somerset College is committed to providing pupils, parents and staff with clearly defined disciplinary measures.

POLICY - USE OF ANIMALS FOR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES

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Somerset College has certain responsibilities regarding the use of animals for scientific purposes at school. In light of these responsibilities staff and pupils should be aware that no live animals will be brought into the school for the purposes of gathering scientific data or experimentation.

POLICY - VOLUNTEERS

Statement
Somerset College appreciates the valuable contribution volunteers make to the school. Their contributions not only enhance the school’s resources, but assist in maintaining the ethos upon which the school was founded.

POLICY - WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

Statement
Somerset College has an obligation to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the school’s employees and any other people who may be affected by the school’s operations.  In securing workplace health and safety, the school aims to achieve best practice in WPHS and to fulfil its statutory duties and obligations.