Discipline

The school operates a school wide assertive discipline programme. It is based on the need to have a fair and consistent way in which to deal with students who choose not to behave in the appropriate way and who disrupt the teaching and learning within a classroom.

Each class has the same four rules:
 
•    Be on task in the appropriate manner
•    Be on time and organised for lessons
•    Listen to and follow instructions
•    Be caring and considerate towards others
 
A student who transgresses the above classroom rules follow these steps:
Step 1        Christian name on board
Step 2        Surname added to name - 30 minute dentention after school on the following day and a letter sent home
Step 3        1 crosses – double detention – detained after school for thirty minutes for two consecutive days and letter sent home
Step 4        2 crosses - sent to syndicate leader for day and placed on report. Parents contacted.
 
Please note that detentions are done after school not during the school day.
 
Students who choose to continue disobedient behaviour and who provide a harmful and/or dangerous example to other students will be dealt with by senior management.
 
As the Assertive Discipline programme is a positive programme, every effort is made to make positive statements about students’ behaviour and work. Certificates, class awards and weekly/monthly sponsored draws also recognise positive behaviour as do weekly morning tea and monthly lunch with the Principal and termly Principal’s Day Out.