The main purpose of the Cairns State High School community is to ensure that each student reaches his / her full potential. In today’s increasingly complex society the role of the school in ensuring student welfare is crucial. 

The role of personnel involved in the area of student services is to provide welfare support to the students of Cairns State High School. Together with Teachers, Heads of Departments, Administration and other support staff, the team aim to fulfil the school’s responsibilities as outlined in the enrolment agreement. 

The enrolment agreement sets out the responsibilities of the student, parents or carers and the school staff about the education of students enrolled at Cairns State High School.   

It is the responsibility of the student to:

• attend school regularly, on time, fully equipped ready to learn and take part in school activities
• act at all times with respect, honesty and integrity and show tolerance and acceptance towards other students and staff
• work hard and comply with requests or directions from staff
• abide by school rules, meet homework requirements and wear school’s uniform with pride
• respect the school environment.

It is the responsibility of the parent to:

• ensure the child is appropriately dressed according to the school dress code and attends school regularly, on time, fully equipped ready to learn and take part in school activities
• attend open evenings for parents
• inform school of reason for any absence
• treat school staff with respect and tolerance
• support the authority and discipline of the school enabling your child to achieve maturity, self discipline and self control
• abide by school’s policy regarding access to school grounds before, during and after school hours
• advise Principal if your child is in the care of the state or you are the carer of a child in the care of the state
• inform school if your child’s living arrangements change and provide details of new home address and phone number
• be aware of dates for assessment and avoid other family commitments or holidays at these times.

It is the responsibility of the school to:

• develop each individual student’s talent as fully as possible
• inform parents and carers regularly about how their children are progressing
• inform students, parents and carers about what the teachers aim to teach the students each semester
• teach effectively and to set the highest standards in work and behaviour
• take reasonable steps to ensure the safety, happiness and self-confidence of all students
• be open and welcoming at all reasonable times and offer opportunities for parents and carers to become involved in the school community
• clearly articulate the school’s expectations regarding the responsible behaviour plan for students and the school’s dress code policy
• advise parents and carers of extra-curricular activities operating at the school in which their child may become involved, for example, Program of Chaplaincy Services
• ensure that the parent is aware of the school’s record-keeping policy including the creation of a transfer note should the student enrol at another school
• set, mark and monitor homework regularly in keeping with the school’s homework policy
• contact parents and carers as soon as is possible if the school is concerned about the child’s school work, behaviour, attendance or punctuality
• deal with complaints in an open, fair and transparent manner
• consult parents on any major issues affecting students
• treat students and parents with respect and tolerance.