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Should parents want to consult any member or members of staff on the progress of their children at any time
during the school year, they are welcome to do so and should contact the School office so that a convenient
time may be organized with the tutor or teacher. If you need a translator, please inform Reception in advance.
7.0 GENERAL RULES
7.1 Standards
A high standard of conduct and good manners is expected of all students both in and out of school. A breach
of good manners or common sense and any conduct liable to lower the reputation of the school will be treated
as breach of the school rules. Our standards are supported by a clearly defined system of rewards and
sanctions. We wish to emphasise the value of positive contribution of every student, and create a Can-Do
ambience within our school.
Particular attention must be paid to personal appearance and to coming to class prepared.
The possession, bringing into school or use of explosives, firearms, fireworks, catapults, knives, alcoholic
drinks, smoking materials, drugs or other harmful substances is forbidden. Possession of any of the above
mentioned items will lead to expulsion.
7.2 Anti Bullying Policy
The school is committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all our students so they can
learn in a pleasant and safe atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable and the school adopts a zero
tolerance to it. Bullying is deliberately hurtful behaviour. It is often repeated over a period of time. It is
difficult for those being bullied to defend themselves, either physically, emotionally or verbally. Bullying can
take many forms, but the main types are:
o Physical hitting, kicking or taking belongings;
o Verbal name-calling, insulting, racist remarks;
o Written graffiti or notes;
o Indirect spreading nasty stories about someone, or excluding someone from social groups;
o Passive being present during any of the above and failing to intervene or report;
o Virtual on-line bullying.
Appropriate sanctions will be taken, ranging from
o A formal warning with Tutor present;
o Parental involvement, by phone, letter or interview;
o Suspension;
o Permanent Exclusion from school.
Anybody who knows that bullying is happening is expected to tell an adult in school. As a school we have a
responsibility to respond promptly and effectively.
7.3 Sex Education Policy
Sex education at Laude San Pedro International College will:
o Prepare our students for life in 21 st century;
o Be delivered by trained staff in an honest and responsible manner;
o Relate biological and physical health aspects with the social, moral and legal issues involved;
o Be delivered on an ongoing basis and adapted to the pupils’ maturity at each stage;
o Be known to our families. Parents may request their son or daughter withdraw from the relevant class or
programme by written request to the Head.
7.4 Drugs and Smoking Policy
Laude San Pedro has a zero tolerance policy for any type of drugs including tobacco, alcohol and illegal
substances on the school campus. The school undertakes to provide drugs education to ensure all students
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