Our School has a firm, but fair approach to student welfare and discipline. Our Discipline and Welfare plan promotes self-discipline, positive interaction and behaviour and encourages children to take responsibility for their own actions. We encourage in each child the following appropriate independent behaviour:
Co-operation and Caring, Commitment, Cleanliness, Communication and Courtesy, Consequences
Expected Behaviours at Our School
All students are to:-
follow instructions the first time they are given
treat people with care when working or playing together
take turns to speak so that everyone may contribute
understand that people are different in abilities, ideas and appearance
discuss problems and seek help from others
complete tasks and allow others to do the same
walk in school buildings, crowded areas and covered walkways
use the crossing and obey the supervisor
always use appropriate language (no swearing, sexist or abusive language)
finish eating snacks/lunch before playing
act in a safe manner at all times
move to line quickly at the end of each break
remember manners - give way to adults entering rooms etc.
care for school environment and place all litter in the bins
on wet days children are not to take sports equipment outside (personal or school)
Unaccepted Behaviours at Our School
disobedience - not following a teacher’s instruction the first time it is given
careless and improper use of equipment in the classroom and playground
climbing trees and building structures other than play equipment
leaving the school grounds/classrooms without permission and being inside school buildings without teacher permission / supervision
riding bikes and skateboarding in the school grounds
playing in and around the toilets
fighting, bullying, teasing and any other forms of aggressive, dangerous behaviour eg. throwing stones, wielding sticks etc.
playing unsafe/aggressive games eg. British Bulldog, Brandy, Martial Arts or War Games/Use of toy guns.
When Behaviour is Unacceptable or School Rules are Broken the following may apply :-
discussion and a warning
time out from the group
removal from own classroom and temporary placement in another classroom or area
written or verbal apology
loss of privileges (eg. misbehaving during an excursion or sporting event)
clean, repair or replacement of equipment if warranted
meeting with Parents or Guardians
suspension