Child Safety & Policies

Our Commitment To Child Safety

• Mentone Girls' Grammar has zero tolerance for child abuse
• actively works to listen to and empower children
• Has systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently, in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• Is committed to promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety for all children
• Is committed to providing a safe environment for all children
• Please refer to the documents below for our Child Protection and Safety Policy and Code of Conduct.
• We also adhere to the broader principles as outlined in the following guides:
• Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians
• National Statement for Engaging Young Australians with Asia in Australian Schools
• Wherever possible we mirror these principles in our actions with students. An example would include the determination of Senior School Student Leaders through a process modelled on Australian election practices.