Junior School Code of Behaviour - Danebank

DANEBANKAn Anglican School for GirlsJunior School Code of BehaviourDanebank's Behaviour Code is based on the school's core values of:Care and compassion for ourselves and othersSeeking the truth in all situationsIntegrity measured against the Word of GodRespect for persons and property at all timeResponsibility for our own behaviour and actionsUnderstanding and toleranceStriving to do ones personal bestDanebank is committed to maintaining a safe and just environment for all its members. Thereforeall members of the Danebank community are expected to be courteous and considerate ofothers at all times. Further, it is expected that the conduct of the Danebank students alwaysreflects the good reputation of the School. All members of the school community are expected tobe responsible for their actions.The School has the following expectation of students while in the classroom: Be polite Be punctual Bring the correct equipment Respect the person and property of others Do your own work to the best of your ability Students will stand when a teacher enters the classroomThe School has the following expectations of students while at school: Late arrivals must report to the office to be signed in Students are responsible for maintaining litter free school grounds and classrooms. Students are to maintain the standards of the Uniform Policy School bags are to be kept in lockers at all times Mobile phones and ipods are to be handed into the Junior School office each morning Students are to stay within the set boundaries at recess and lunchtime Driveways and parking areas are out of bounds.The School has the following expectations of students during Assembly and Chapel: Attend all chapel services and assemblies Be punctual Participate appropriately as an audience member Enter and exit quietly Stand and sit without talking

The School has the following expectations of students when travelling to and from school: Students are considerate of others travelling in public at all times Students stand up on public transport when necessary to allow members of the public tosit down Keep bags away from the doors of trains and buses Eating or drinking in school uniform on public transport or in public places is notacceptable unless accompanied by an adult Students should travel directly to and from school and not remain in Westfield orHurstville shops unless accompanied by a parent or guardian or have a noted signed anddated from Mrs Lucas.Consequences of Breaches of Code of BehaviourWhen the Code of Behaviour is breached, Danebank is committed to:• developing students’ understanding that there are consequences for action• providing the opportunity for students to make restitution• supporting students to make better choices about their behaviour in the future• developing students’ self discipline.The following consequences may result from breaches of the Code of Behaviour. Allconsequences are subject to the determination of the Principal. Danebank does not allowcorporal punishment by any member of the School community to enforce discipline at theSchool.Expulsion• Possession or use of illicit drugs• Possession or use of alcohol• Repeated suspension• Thieving at schoolSuspension• Smoking• Truancy from school• Leaving school grounds without permission• Fighting or physical abuse• Forgery• Damage to school or personal property• Verbal abuse towards other students or staff• Serious misbehaviour in public• On-going and persistent bullying• On-going and persistent breaches of the Expectations of Classroom and School behaviourLunchtime Detentions (20 minutes) - Under the class teacher or executive supervision• Not complying with the expectations of behaviour for the classroom• Not complying with the expectations of behaviour for the School and Assemblies and ChapelMaking Amends• Where possible, the nature and content of the consequence will focus on the student being ableto make amends for her behaviour (making it right again) without condemnation.• The consequence will focus on assisting the student to make better choices in her futurebehaviour and to develop self discipline.• Therefore the nature of the misdemeanour will determine how the detention is served.

Procedures of Fairness in Disciplinary ProceduresIt is expected that all Danebank staff and students will deal with disciplinary procedures withcompassion, truthfulness, fairness, consistency and equity without malice or condemnation. Theviews of all parties will be considered.Any misdemeanour which incurs a serious consequence will be investigated and authenticatedby a member of the executive staff who will document all steps in the process of theinvestigation. Interviews with the student involved will be conducted by a member of theexecutive, in the presence of a third party. This, in most cases, will be the Form Patron (orclassroom teacher) whose role will be to support the student. If the misdemeanour issubstantiated as a result of the investigation, parents/guardian will be informed by telephone andasked to come to the School for an interview with a member of the executive. In conjunction withthe parents/guardian, and where appropriate the School Counsellor, action which is in the bestinterest of both the student involved and the school community will be discussed and resolved.The final decision for the appropriate course of action is made by the Principal.(Mrs) M. J. DavisPrincipalRevised August 201180-98 Park Road, Hurstville NSW 2220 Australia