Elaborations Justice In The School Community

Elaborations - justice in the school community (SJS)

The school practises justice within its own community through policies, structures and practices that are consistent with the themes of Catholic social teaching. Respect for the dignity of the human person underlies Catholic social justice themes.

Respecting the dignity of all SJS1

• Promoting communication and interaction between members of the school community that respect the rights and dignity of all (e.g. student reports, telephone conversations, conflict resolution, mediation, classroom interactions, behaviour support, staffroom conversations) SJS1.1
• Identifying marginalised groups within the school community and developing ways to demonstrate welcome and support SJS1.2
• Implementing induction programs to support new students and families from diverse backgrounds SJS1.3
• Reviewing policies, structures and practices in the light of the diversity within the school community (e.g. cultural, social, religious, economic factors). SJS1.4

Praying for justice SJS2

• Integrating a justice focus into school liturgies, classroom prayer and prayer assemblies (e.g. draw on resources from Caritas, Catholic Mission, St Vincent De Paul) SJS2.1
• Identifying structures and practices that provide opportunities to encourage a prayer response to justice issues (e.g. newsletter, assembly prayer, meetings, foyer displays, email, noticeboards, classroom prayer) SJS2.2
• Using social media to encourage others to pray about current issue of injustice at local, national and global levels SJS2.3