Section 4.5 Student Code of Conduct
The code of conduct for students at Albion North Primary School has been formulated within and is consistent with DE&T guidelines and regulations. It is viewed as an integral part of our Welfare and Discipline Policy, which considers the rights and responsibilities of the whole school community. Our Welfare and Discipline Policy has a proactive rather than a reactive focus. the exercising of self-discipline.
Albion North Primary School believes that the responsibility for each student’s physical, social and emotional needs is a shared responsibility between the school and the parents. Students, parents and teachers all have important rights and responsibilities.
Our published Welfare and Discipline Policy is underpinned with the following student rights:
To learn in a positive and supportive environment
To be valued and treated with respect
To feel safe and secure both inside and outside the classroom.
To be able to express opinions.
To have personal property respected.
To contribute to the formulation of classroom and school rules.
To be free from any form of harassment or bullying (ie zero tolerance).
Teachers negotiate classroom rules within the framework of the school rules and mottos.
Consistently evaluate teaching and management strategies.
A selection of students from Years 5 / 6 is trained annually as peer mediators.
Albion North Primary School believes that the responsibility for each student’s physical, social and emotional needs is a shared responsibility between the school and the parents. Students, parents and teachers all have important rights and responsibilities.
Our published Welfare and Discipline Policy is underpinned with the following student rights:
To learn in a positive and supportive environment
To be valued and treated with respect
To feel safe and secure both inside and outside the classroom.
To be able to express opinions.
To have personal property respected.
To contribute to the formulation of classroom and school rules.
To be free from any form of harassment or bullying (ie zero tolerance).
School Rules
There are four school rules all students are expected to follow:- Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
- Speak politely so others feel good
- Ask before you borrow
- Obey teachers and seek help
- A caring school is a happy school
- Play safe to be safe
Teachers negotiate classroom rules within the framework of the school rules and mottos.
School Response
- Encourage awareness and understanding of school rules.
- Use a consistent, fair approach with all students.
- Seek parental reinforcement.
Consistently evaluate teaching and management strategies.
- Provide careful supervision.
- Acknowledge positive behaviour and attitude with rewards such as:
- a class record of behaviour book;
- ticks, house points;
- yard duty prizes;
- special play for fifteen minutes every Friday;
- Principal’s Award, Aussie of the Month and Student of the Week awards.
Peer Mediation
The Peer Mediation Program is in place to deal with minor conflicts and to empower children in their decision making.A selection of students from Years 5 / 6 is trained annually as peer mediators.
Sanctions
Every effort will be made to ensure tht all students understand school rules and the code of conduct. Consequences for breaching the Student Code of Conduct will be logically connected to the actions. The following strategies will be employed for students failing to observe school rules:- Remind student of the rule – student to indicate which rule has been breached.
- Discussion followed by a warning.
- Removal from class / group activity.
- Verbal or written apology.
- Parental contact by phone or letter.
- Limited to access to activities or school yard.
- Referral to the Principal/Assistant Principal.
- Suspension procedures in accordance with DE&T guidelines.
