Principles:
The Student Code of Conduct at Baden Powell College is guided by the following principles:
- All children have the right to be safe
- All children have the right to be treated with respect
- All children have the right to work and play in a secure environment without interference, intimidations, harassment, bullying or disruption
- All children are encouraged to be polite, courteous and well mannered
- Parents have a right to expect that their child will be educated in a secure environment where care, courtesy and respect for others are encouraged
- Parents have an obligation to support the school in its efforts to maintain a productive learning environment
- Teachers should expect to be able to teach in an atmosphere of order and cooperation
- Principals and staff will fairly, reasonably and consistently implement the Student Code of Conduct
School Rules:
There are five basic school rules:
- Move and play safely
- Care for yourself, others and property
- Resolve problems calmly, sensibly and fairly
- Respect others through your speech and manners
- Work to the best of your ability and allow others to do the same
Rights and Responsibilities:
A set of rights and responsibilities outlining acceptable and unacceptable behaviour is necessary in order for Baden Powell College to meet its educational and social goals.
Students have the following rights: |
Students have the following responsibilities: |
To feel safe at school |
To learn and obey all school rules |
To learn without interference from others |
To attend class prepared to learn and not interfere with the learning of others |
To be treated with respect and in a fair and equitable manner free from harassment |
To treat others with respect and resolve differences through discussion and compromise and not conflict |
To expect your property to be safe |
To take care of your own and other’s property |