The school fully supports the principles of fair discipline and the consistent application of appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary. The Code of Conduct for pupils indicates the broad standards of behaviour that are expected of all pupils at the school, and encourages a responsible and self-disciplined approach by pupils themselves.

Should expected norms of conduct not be met by any pupil, corrective action will be initiated by the school's management. This may or may not include the application of formal disciplinary measures to restore the teacher/pupil relationship and to prevent further occurrences of unacceptable behaviour.

The Code of Conduct may also have a bearing on a pupil's behaviour outside of normal school hours, should the conduct impact negatively on the teacher/pupil relationship or the reputation and integrity of the school.

SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT

Teachers

Teachers at the school subscribe to the SACE Code of Professional Ethics and the school's Code of Conduct for Staff and undertake [inter alia] to:

• Be punctual, well prepared and professional in their approach to education
• Manage pupil performance effectively and motivate pupils to achieve realistic and meaningful personal goals
• Be sensitive to the needs of their pupils and address learning difficulties in a positive manner
• Praise, encourage, recognise and reward pupils who strive to achieve
• Create a classroom climate which is based on a learning partnership which makes education both relevant and stimulating
• Set a positive example for their pupils to follow
• Administer discipline correctively and with dignity when necessary.

Our school prides itself on having good relations with the school's community, its pupils and their parents. While parents must expect the school and its teachers to provide the best education possible with the resources available, parents must also accept responsibility to help the school achieve this goal.

Parents

Parents enrol their children at the school, subject to their acceptance of the school rules and other conditions of enrolment (please see SAHISA Parents Manual for more information). Parents also have the responsibility to:

• Actively support the efforts of the school and its teachers to teach their children
• Involve themselves to the fullest possible extent in school activities
• Make positive suggestions and contributions to improve the school's education process and the learning environment
• Support the disciplinary structures and procedures of the school, and the reasonable efforts by the school to apply discipline effectively and fairly
• Encourage their children to participate fully in School and extra-mural activities
• Participate in the learning process and assist their children with homework, provide encouragement, check results and communicate freely with the School
• Not expect the school to meet their child's every need
• Ensure that the pupil is in attendance of all compulsory attendance functions and activities, and that timekeeping requirements are observed.

Pupils

In terms of the SA Constitution, every pupil has the right to education. The School strives to provide the educational opportunities that its pupils and the community deserve. Pupils themselves must also recognize that they have responsibilities to their parents, the school, their teachers, their fellow pupils and themselves.

Pupils therefore must accept and comply with the school Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure. In more general terms, pupils must:

• Comply with instructions from School officials and with the general rules of the School
• Behave responsibly and not endanger the safety, welfare and rights of others
• Respect and care for the property of the school and others
• Maintain sound relations with others at school, be courteous and respect the dignity and self-worth of others
• Be punctual and observe the timekeeping practices of the school
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the opportunity to learn and be diligent in their efforts to learn
• Behave honestly and conduct themselves with integrity
• Accept legitimate disciplinary action taken against them as being necessary

The school has a number of rules that define the kinds of behaviour expected of its pupils. Pupils are to also keep their parents advised of these rules (please see School rules) and pupils are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the rules provided.