EXCELLENCE RESPECT INTEGRITY RESILIENCE Teach and practise good health habits regarding personal hygiene, exercise and nutrition Help my child develop alternative, peaceful methods of resolving conflicts Make sure my child does not bring disruptive, harmful or illegal things to school Teach my child to enter and exit the car, and walk along the footpath safely Make sure my child uses the School Crossing when crossing High St Model safe behaviour when riding my bike eg not riding in the school grounds Model good SunSmart behaviours when at school, including wearing a hat from May 1st until September 1st Support school staff in helping my child develop a sense of respect for others and their belongings Assist my child in making sure they are neat and tidy and in school uniform Support school staff to improve my child’s academic and behavioural success Be respectful of the teacher and other students when helping in the classroom Follow visitor procedures by checking in at the Office before going anywhere in the school building or grounds during school hours Return phone calls and forms/notes in a timely manner Make an appropriate time to meet with a teacher when I need a meeting Let the school know in advance if my child will be absent from school, and complete absence forms afterwards Check my child’s student or reading diary to keep up to date with communication Read with my child every day, and check homework Find ways to help my child practise behaviours that will make them responsible and independent Read the school newsletter and check the website to learn information about our school and special events Attend parent information activities throughout the school year Contact my child’s teacher to discuss any issues that may affect their learning and/or welfare Make sure my child arrives at school between 8.40 – 8.55 every school day, to be ready for learning at 9am Help my child get up in the morning to arrive at school on time Help my child get enough sleep each night Encourage my child to eat a healthy breakfast before coming to school Provide healthy snack, fruit or vegetable for ‘Munch ‘n’ Crunch’ and nutritious lunch, along with a water bottle Make sure I contact the school if I am going to be late to pick my child up Try to make appointments out of school hours, so my child has as few absences as possible Attend Parent/Teacher interviews or arrange another time Provide my child with a quiet space for daily reading and homework Show interest in each day’s activities Understand and support school expectations, policies and procedures
language, speaking rudely, not completing class work Playing in the wrong area Low level defiance, disrespect, Non-compliance, Property misuse Late to class No hat In classroom before the teacher, during recess or lunchtimes without permission Riding bike in school yard Dishonesty Discussion followed by a warning Reminder of school rules and green behaviours Following classroom behaviour management procedure 3 Minor misconduct Student has infringed the rights of others Teasing Inappropriate language Damage to property Out of bounds Disrupting the play of others – interfering with games Disrespecting the belongings of others Put down – verbal or non-verbal Obvious exclusion Inappropriate bus travel Walk with yard duty teacher Withdrawal of privileges Restricted play areas Pay repair costs Oral or written apology Parents/guardian notified Major misconduct Persistent or severe infringement of rights of others Dangerous play Stealing Leaving the classroom or school grounds without permission Ignoring or disobeying – not following instructions or directions from a person in authority Physical violence towards others: punching, kicking, spitting, biting, throwing objects Verbal and emotional violence – swearing, teasing, bullying, threatening, intimidating Time out Behaviour report Parent contact Behaviour management plan 5 Major misconduct Very serious and/or persistent abuse of the rights of others Disrespect to staff High level swearing targeted towards other staff and students Physical violence and fighting Outright defiance and refusal to comply with staff directions Technology violations, serious misuse of technology Bullying Time out In school suspension Behaviour report Withdrawal of privileges Withdrawal from classroom/yard After school detention 6 Severe misconduct Totally unacceptable conduct in a school setting. Willfully violates Failing to comply Danger to staff/students Behaves in such a way as to threaten or constitute a danger to health, safety or wellbeing of any person. Suspension