Imortant Updates

Purpose

This policy aims to:

• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students in developing positive behavior and social skills.
• Set clear expectations and consequences for behavior.
• Encourage consistency across the school.

Core Values

We expect all members of our school community to uphold:

• Respect for self, others, and the environment.
• Responsibility for actions and learning.
• Kindness in words and actions.

Expected Behaviors

Students are expected to:

• Follow instructions from staff promptly and respectfully.
• Treat all members of the school community with kindness and respect.
• Arrive on time and be prepared for learning.
• Keep hands, feet, and objects to themselves.
• Use appropriate language at all times.
• Respect school property and the environment.
• Move safely and calmly around the school.

Unacceptable Behaviors:

• Disrupting learning.
• Rudeness or defiance.
• Physical aggression or fighting.
• Bullying.
• Use of offensive language.

Consequences

The consequences for poor behaviors will be:

1. Reminder of expectations.
2. Warning and opportunity to correct behavior.
3. Escalation – involvement of senior staff AND parents.

Purpose

To ensure that mobile phone use does not disrupt learning and promotes a safe, respectful school environment.

Policy Summary

• Phones must be turned off or on silent during school hours.
• No phone use during class time.
• Phones may be used:
  • Before and after school
• No filming, photography, or audio recording without permission.
• No use of phones in restrooms

Consequences for Violations

• 1st Offense: Warning and phone held until end of the day
• 2nd Offense: Phone held; parent contacted
• Repeated Offenses: Further disciplinary action, including loss of phone privilege at school

 Special Circumstances

Students with documented health needs or emergencies may be exempt from parts of the policy, with administrative approval.