We are committed to ensuring a safe and happy environment for your child.
We support your child’s health and safety through a range of strategies including:
- the behaviour code for students, which outlines the standards of behaviour expected in all NSW public schools
- anti-racism education
- anti-bullying programs
- conflict resolution and mediation training
- peer support
- road safety education
- the Healthy School Canteen Strategy.
For more information, visit the student wellbeing section of the department’s website.
Like all NSW public schools, we promote the healthy development of students through:
- school programs and practices that protect and promote health and safety
- supporting individual students who need help with health issues
- providing first aid and temporary care of students who become unwell or who have an accident at school.
Student wellbeing
Like all NSW public schools, we provide safe learning and teaching environments to encourage healthy, happy, successful and productive students.
The department is committed to creating quality learning opportunities for children and young people. These opportunities support wellbeing through positive and respectful relationships and fostering a sense of belonging to the school and community.
The Wellbeing Framework for Schools helps schools support the cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development of students and allows them to connect, succeed and thrive throughout their education.
Positive Behaviour for Learning
At our school, we use Positive Behaviour for Learning – a whole-school approach for creating a positive, safe and supportive school climate where students can learn and develop. Our whole school community works together to establish expected behaviours and teach them to all students.
Road and Train Safety
At Waterfall Public School, student safety is our top priority, including safe travel to and from school. We encourage students and families to stay informed about road and train safety, ensuring everyone follows best practices for walking, riding, and using public transport responsibly.
For guidance on keeping children safe while travelling, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Parent and Carer Hub here. Learn more about walking safely to and from school here and riding safely to and from school here.
Additionally, train safety is crucial for students travelling by rail. The TrackSAFE Foundation provides valuable resources on rail safety, which you can explore here.
By working together, we can ensure our students travel safely every day.