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Central to the development of school policies and
processes is the concept that student welfare covers every aspect of
schooling for every child.
At Henty Public School, we strive to
empower students through developing confident, responsible and
independent decision makers who have the knowledge, skills,
attitudes and security to adapt to their rapidly changing world.
CORE RULES
Student Discipline in NSW
Government Schools
All
students in NSW government schools are expected to:-
- Attend every school day,
unless they are legally excused, and be in class on time and
prepared to learn.
- Maintain a neat appearance,
including adhering to the requirements of the school’s uniform or
dress code policy.
- Behave safely,
considerately and responsibly, including when traveling to and from
school.
- Show respect at all times
for teachers, other school staff and helpers, including following
class rules, speaking courteously and cooperating with instructions
and learning activities.
- Treat one another with
dignity and respect.
- Care for property
belonging to themselves, the school and others.
Behaviour that infringes on
the safety of others, such as harassment, bullying and illegal or
anti-social behaviour of any kind, will not be tolerated.
FAIR DISCIPLINE
The Henty Public School Fair
Discipline Policy is based on the work covered in Student Welfare
over many years at our school. Our aim is to create a secure,
consistent and caring environment; one that communicates
expectations of behaviour clearly, keeps our students safe and
supports those children with challenging behaviours. In doing so,
we strive to provide a learning environment that is motivating and
appropriate to enable all learners to experience success.
Within this environment
students are encouraged to:
* take responsibility for
their learning, welfare and behaviour
* contribute to the welfare
of others
* contribute to the school
community
The Fair Discipline Policy
is made up of school rules and a code of student’s rights and
responsibilities and strategies that will:
* promote good discipline
and effective learning
* recognise and reinforce
student achievement
* deal with unacceptable
behaviour
ANTI RACISM and BULLYING
The New South Wales Department of Education and
Training rejects all forms of bullying and racism.
Students who are experiencing problems with racism or bullying need
to speak to a teacher.
Parents are requested to encourage students to report racism or
bullying to the Principal or Assistant Principal.
DEFINITION OF BULLYING BEHAVIOUR
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verbal
eg name calling, teasing, abuse, putdowns,
sarcasm, insults, threats
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physical
eg hitting, punching, kicking, scratching, tripping, spitting
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social
eg ignoring, excluding, ostracizing, alienating, making
inappropriate
gestures
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psychological
eg spreading rumours, dirty looks, hiding or damaging
possessions,
malicious SMS and email messages, inappropriate use of camera
phones.
SCHOOL CODE
Care and
Respect for
- OTHERS
- YOURSELF
- And the ENVIRONMENT
SCHOOL RULES
1. FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS.
2. SHOW RESPECT TO TEACHERS, PARENTS, STUDENTS AND PROPERTY.
3. WALK ON CEMENT AND PAVED AREAS.
4. PLAY WITHIN THE DESIGNATED PLAY AREAS.
ANTI BULLYING PLAN
Statement of Purpose
Students,
Teachers, parents, caregivers and members of the wider school community
have a responsibility to:
* promote positive
relationships that respect and accept individual differences and
diversity within the whole school community
* contribute to the development of the Anti-bullying Plan and support it
through words and actions
* actively work together to resolve incidents of bullying behaviour when
they occur.
PLAN
1. Report bullying behaviour on Bullying Incident Report Sheet.
2. Follow Behaviour Management for unacceptable behaviour.
STUDENT RIGHTS
- I
have the right to learn.
- I
have the right to feel safe
- I
have the right to be spoken to and treated with respect
- I
have the right to be touched only in a friendly and respectful way
- I
have the right for my property to be treated with care
- I
have the right to expect others to consider my feelings
- I
have the right for my gender to be respected
- I
have the right for my culture to be accepted
- I
have the right for others to accept my differences
- I
have the right to my personal space
- I
have the right to participate co-operatively in school activities
- I
have the right to a safe and clean environment
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- I
have the responsibility to allow others to learn
- I
have the responsibility to allow others to feel safe
- I
have the responsibility to speak to and treat others with respect
- I
have the responsibility to touch others in a friendly and respectful
way
- I
have the responsibility to treat other people’s property with care
- I
have the responsibility to consider the feelings of others
- I
have the responsibility to respect the gender of others
- I
have the responsibility to respect the culture of others
- I
have the responsibility to accept the differences of others
- I
have the responsibility to respect the personal space of others
- I
have the responsibility to participate co-operatively in school
activities
- I
have the responsibility to help maintain a safe and clean
environment
BEHAVIOUR
MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE AND REINFORCE ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
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BEHAVIOUR |
REWARDS |
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Exemplary and consistent good behaviour and work ethic.
Academic Achievement |
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Merit certificates
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Stickers / stamps
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Classroom incentive programs
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Supports, respects,
cares for and assists students and teachers in the classroom and
the playground |
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Verbal praise
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Lunch time – computer / craft room
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Kalori / media
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Henty Good Kids Grab Bag
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Parents contacted
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Whole School treats – twice a term.
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STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
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BEHAVIOUR |
CORRECTIVE/SUPPORTIVE STRATEGY |
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Breaking of Class or School Rules in Classroom |
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Rule reminder
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Choice time (eg. Please choose to work quietly or move to
this seat).
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Student Rights
and Responsibilities |
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Directed back onto task
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Positive reinforcement when something has been done
correctly
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Time out within classroom with class teacher
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No computer or craft room at lunchtime that week
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Breaking of School Rules in the Playground |
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Rule reminder
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No computer or craft room at lunchtime that week
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Student Rights and Responsibilities |
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Time out with Principal at lunchtime
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Playground Incident Slip
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Suggested Activities for Treat Days
-
ice-cream day
- videos
at lunchtime – 2 rooms
- activity
day – cooking day – shared food at end of day
- visit
the gymnasium in Albury
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overnight camp at school - 2 groups
- mufti
day – theme – parade
- free
time at the pool
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chocolate day
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milkshake day
- school
party at the park
- jelly
day
- treasure
hunt
- movie
day / picnic in gardens – Albury or Wagga Wagga
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