Procedures
Conduct and wellbeing
Standards of behaviour, respect and safety across our community.
BCC Community Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct describes minimum standards of conduct in all behaviour and decision making to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
Student Code of Conduct
The Student Code of Conduct sets out the responsibilities and expectations for every student at Bunbury Catholic College. It also underpins the policies and procedures of the College, with the express intention of ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
Choose Peer Respect Guide
Bunbury Catholic College is a Catholic school with a responsibility to provide an educational environment that promotes the dignity and respect of the person.
Responsible Behaviour
The College procedure that promotes responsible behaviour is based around the concept of restorative justice; it is a plan that seeks to restore the relationship between people when there has been some damage caused through inappropriate or offending behaviour on the part of one or more parties.
Alcohol and Drugs
For the purpose of this procedure, a drug is defined as “any substance, which when taken into the body alters its function physically and/or psychologically”.
Dispute and Complaint Resolution
Bunbury Catholic College is committed to handling complaints effectively and efficiently.
Reconciliation Action Plan
Learning and assessment
Attendance, assessment, reporting and the responsible use of technology.
Student Attendance
All students are expected to attend school unless they have significant reasons for being absent.
Year 7–10 Assessment and Reporting Procedure
Provided to all Year 7–10 students, parents, and staff so that everyone is aware of their responsibilities in the assessment and reporting process.
Year 11–12 Assessment and Reporting Procedure
Applies to the assessment of all WACE courses. VET Certificate Courses must adhere to the VET sections within this document.
AI Use in Class and the AI Assessment Framework
Provided to all Year 7–12 students across all learning areas, parents, and staff. It aims to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence in assessments in ways that could undermine genuine student learning, and gives guidance on the appropriate level of AI use for different learning activities and assessment tasks.
Information and Communication Technology: Student Use
Outlines the processes for the responsible use of information and communication technology (ICT) at Bunbury Catholic College.
Enrolment and College life
Enrolment, personal presentation and representing the College.
Student Enrolment
Catholic Secondary Colleges exist to further the mission of the Church in Western Australia. The Mandate of the Bishops requires the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia (CECWA) to make Catholic school education available to all Catholic children as far as resources allow.
Personal Presentation (Uniform)
All students are expected to conform to the uniform and grooming policy established by the College. This is indicative of a student who takes pride in being part of the Bunbury Catholic College community and reflects a sense of belonging and ownership.
Uniform Refresh and Timeline
In 2025 Bunbury Catholic College introduced a new College Logo and additional Uniform items. To provide families with sufficient time to transition to new uniform items, a transition period is in effect. From 1 January 2028, all students will need to wear uniform items displaying the new logo.
Personal Presentation Plan Exemption
Request an exemption from the Personal Presentation Plan.
College Representative Procedure
All students who are invited to represent the College are expected to conform to the guidelines and selection criteria made explicit by this procedure.
