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Pollen Season / Bee Season

With Spring being in full swing, a lot of the Australian native plants that we have on our school grounds are blooming, which in turn is attracting bees due to its sweet nectar. Whilst the school are looking at measures for managing the bees and the plants, we kindly ask for all students to be mindful when in the school yard, especially around garden beds with colourful plants and to also not provoke the bees.

This is also a good time to remind families of students who are at risk of anaphylaxis, to ensure that their ASCIA Action Plans are up to date and are with the College First Aid team, along with their EpiPens. Any concerns please reach our to the First Aid team.

MACS Policy Updates

Throughout the year, MACS make scheduled key updates to their policies and procedures, which are required to be communicated to the school community.

Please see below a list of the latest updates, which can all be found under the MACS Policies section of the college website.

Document Name

Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy *new*

Child Safety and Wellbeing Procedures *updated*

Child Safety and Wellbeing Recordkeeping Procedures *new*

Engaging Families in Child Safety Procedures *new*

Protect Policy: Identifying and Responding to Abuse – Reporting Obligations *updated*

Protect Procedure: Informing Staff of Reporting Obligations *updated*

Protect Procedure: Police or Child Protection Interviews at School *updated*

Protect Procedure: Responding to All Forms of Child Abuse *updated*

Protect Procedure: Responding to Offences under the Crimes Act 1958 (Vic) *updated*

Protect Procedure: Responding to Requests from Victoria Police and Child Protection *updated*

Protect Procedure: Responding to Student Sexual Offending *updated*

Reportable Conduct Policy *updated*

Note: Changes have been made to the Reportable Conduct policy and procedures, to align with Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 legislation changes. The change to legislation has been made to include more types of workers having the responsibility to report child abuse and misconduct, such as contractors, labourers and hire agencies - and not just those who are directly employed by the organisation. The changes have been made to help strengthen child safety and the ability to investigate non-compliance.

Stephen Polatajko
Director of Risk, Compliance and Sustainability

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Kolbe Catholic College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, the Traditional Owners who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years.

05 NOV 2025 School Safety Supporter Corner

Pollen Season / Bee Season

MACS Policy Updates

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