It is expected that all members of the Spearwood School community will:
It is expected that all members of the Spearwood School community will:
- Treat other people respectfully and their property with respect.
- Walk around school buildings and play in the designated play areas.
- Always play in a safe way and keep hands, feet and objects to ourselves.
- Seek assistance if there is a problem that we cannot solve.
- Use courteous manners when speaking to other people.
Rights and Responsibilities
Students have the RIGHT to:
- learn in a purposeful and supportive environment;
- work and play in a safe, secure friendly and clean environment;
- be treated with respect and courtesy.
Students have the RESPONSIBILITY to:
- ensure that their behaviour is not disruptive to the learning of others;
- behave and speak in a way that protects and respects the safety and wellbeing of others;
- ensure that the school and personal workspace is kept safe, neat and tidy;
- ensure that they are punctual, polite, prepared and display a positive manner.
Staff have the RIGHT to:
- be treated with respect, courtesy and honesty;
- teach in a safe, secure and clean environment;
- teach in a purposeful and non-disruptive environment;
- have co-operation and support from parents and colleagues.
Staff have the RESPONSIBILITY to:
- model respectful, courteous and honest behaviour;
- ensure that the school environment, including classrooms and school grounds, are kept safe, secure, neat and tidy;
- establish positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents;
- plan and monitor student progress.
Parents have the RIGHT to:
- be informed of course and curriculum material, behaviour management procedures, and decisions affecting their child’s health and welfare;
- be informed of their child’s progress;
- access a meaningful and relevant education for their child;
- be heard in an appropriate forum on matters related to the rights of their child to an appropriate education. E.g. Case conference interviews.
Parents have the RESPONSIBILITY to:
- ensure that their child attends school;
- be punctual so students don’t miss key instructions and learning.
- ensure that their child is physically and emotionally ready for effective learning;
- inform the school of any issues that may impact the child’s ability to learn and thrive at school;
- ensure that their child is provided with appropriate materials to learn;
- support the school in providing a meaningful and relevant education for their child;
Students must abide by the Code of Conduct to maintain Good Standing.
Students must have Good Standing to participate in Extra-curricular activities.
