Wesburn Primary School is committed to protecting the privacy of students, families, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in accordance with the Victorian Information Privacy Principles and Department of Education and Training (DET) guidelines.
1. Collection of Personal Information
We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:
- Student names, addresses, dates of birth, and emergency contacts
- Parent/guardian contact details
- Medical and health information
- Attendance and academic records
- Photographs, video, and audio recordings
- Website and social media interactions
2. How We Use Your Information
The personal information collected is used for educational, administrative, communication, and safety purposes, such as:
- Enrolling students and maintaining accurate records
- Providing student support services and health care
- Communicating with parents and carers
- Promoting school activities through newsletters, websites, and publications
- Meeting legal and Departmental obligations
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not share personal information unless:
- It is necessary for school purposes
- It is required or authorised by law
- Consent has been provided by the individual or guardian
Information may be shared with the Department of Education, healthcare providers, external service providers, or authorities as needed.
4. Storage and Security
We take all reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. Information is stored securely on school and DET systems and is only accessible by authorised personnel.
5. Access and Correction
Parents, guardians, and students may request access to their personal information and request corrections by contacting the school office.
6. Website and Online Services
Our website may collect limited personal data (such as contact forms or email subscriptions). We do not use cookies to track personal data without consent. Links to external websites are provided for convenience; we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
7. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legislative changes or school procedures. The latest version will always be available on our website.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we manage personal information, please contact:
Wesburn Primary School
3224 Warburton Hwy, Wesburn VIC 3799
Phone: (03) 5967 1302
Email: wesburn.ps@education.vic.gov.au