| RIGHTS | RESPONSIBILITIES |
| I have the right to be treated responsibly and to have my own rights respected and not be discriminated against because of my gender, cultural or racial background, beliefs, or physical or intellectual ability | I have the responsibility to respect the rights of staff and fellow students and treat them fairly, regardless of their gender, cultural or racial background, beliefs, or physical or intellectual ability |
| I have the right to a good education and to benefit from the good name of the school | It is my responsibility to behave well and not disturb the education of my fellow students be my actions. It is my responsibility to attend regularly, be punctual, follow our school code and uniform regulations and all reasonable requests |
| I have the right to be safe and my property to be safe as well | I have the responsibility not to do anything which may threaten or cause danger to others or to me. It is my responsibility not to steal, damage or destroy the property of others or our school |
| I have the right to be protected against threats to my health | I have the responsibility as a member of this school, not to smoke, take alcoholic drinks or drugs, or influence others to do so at school, at any school function or travelling to or from a school function |
| I have the right to work in a pleasant, clean, safe environment | It is my responsibility to care for the school environment to keep it neat and clean from rubbish and graffiti |
The Levels System for Behaviour Management
Overview
The Levels system for behaviour management is used in conjunction with the
Merit Award Scheme. This system is designed so that students take responsibility
for their own behaviour and know the consequences of that behaviour. They
will be rewarded and recognised through the Merit Award Scheme for their achievements
in the school. If they choose not to follow the School Code of Behaviour
and to be disruptive the consequences of their actions area set out
in the Levels System.
* There are 5 Levels. All students start on Level 5. Most
students will remain at this Level
* Movement to Level 4 will occur when the class teacher has
tried various management techniques including the modified version of the
Glasser Plan and these have been unsuccessful
Students will move to Level 4 if they are involved in fractional truancy of
that subject
The Head Teacher is responsible for placing the student on Level 4 and monitoring
their progress
* Movement to Level 3 will occur if the student has been
unable to resolve the difficulties they had on Level 4 or if the problem occurs
in more than one faculty. The student will move to Level 3 if they are involved
in the harassment of another student or involved in all day truancy. The Student
Adviser will be responsible for placing and monitoring the student at this
Level
* Movement to Level 2 will occur if the student has been
unable to resolve the difficulties on previous Levels or for serious offence.
The Deputy Principals will be responsible for students on Level 2
* Movement to Level 1 ? suspension. Will occur if the student
is involved in any serious offences and the principal is responsible for the
student
* In extreme circumstances, it is possible for a student to miss Levels and
more, for example, from Level 5 to Level 2 if the behaviour warrants it
* The time that is to be spent on any Level is specified. Once the student
has fulfilled the requirements of a particular Level, they return to Level
5 with all privileges restored. In some cases, the Deputy Principals or Principal
may return a student to a different Level.