codeofconduct

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Marysville Primary School provides all students with a safe and caring environment where self discipline and individual rights and responsibilities form the basis of student discipline and welfare. Our Code of Conduct is based on the premise that discipline is a joint responsibility between the home and the school acknowledges the range of DEECD policies relating to student management and support. These policies include student attendance, homework guidelines, dress code, student welfare and emergency management.

Principles
Our school believes that all students are:
- valued, treated with respect, courtesy and kindness
- safe within the school environment and work or play without intimidation, bullying or harrassment
- able to develop their individual talents and interests

Standards/Rules
We believe that all students have a responsibility to:
- contribute to and be involved in learning situations
- obey instructions from school staff
- be thoughtful, respectful and courteous to others
- take care of school, others and their own property
- ensure they do not disrupt the learning opportunities of other students
- accept and obey school rules

Consequences
Breaches of school rules may incur some penalty or action. These penalties or actions will be of a logical consequence of the misbehaviour such as:-
- discussion with the offender followed by a warning
- written and/or verbal apology to be signed by the student, teacher, Principal and parent
- set tasks
- withdrawal of privileges eg; sport, excursions
- period of detention during recess/lunchtime periods
- contact with parent
- individual behaviour contract
- referral to counselling services
- formation of support groups

Strategies for student management
The school is committed to maintaing the Tribes Values in enforcing and supporting positive approach to behaviour and educational outcomes. The Tribe Values are:-
- Appreciation
- Mutual Repect
- Attentive Listening
- Right to Pass
- Personal Best