the code of conduct is based on: order and discipline in school developing mutual respect fostering...
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CODE OF CONDUCT
BREBNER HIGH SCHOOL
The Code of Conduct is based on:• Order and discipline in School• Developing mutual respect• Fostering good habits• Getting best environment for
effecting learning
and teaching
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• Protecting the individual
• Ensuring group rights
• Corrective behaviour
• Accountability and responsibility
A Summary of the Code of Conduct will be handed
out but the full .(and Legally binding) version is on our website
www.brebnerhigh.co.za.
Some of the main contraventions of the Code of Conduct
• Disruptive and distracting behaviour in class
i.e. Teacher cannot teachother learners cannot get on with their work
Arrogance and Disrespect to Teachers
• Learners must follow instructions• May write a grievance to the Principal• Cannot refuse to carry out an instruction
if they believe they are “innocent”, and• Use of unacceptable language on tone of
voice
Appearance:• School is not the place for a fashion show!!!
• Emphasis is on “extravagant” hairstyles• Jewellery
• Incorrect uniform• Beards and moustaches
Bullying and Fighting• Physical assault (under control)• Fighting• Emotional abuse• Buses a problem• Racial/ cultural/ economic abuse
Bunking:•Bunking school – come to school and disappear•Bunking classes•Not attending compulsory
extra classes•Purposefully missing tests
Drugs:• Regular drug (dagga) users – (only a few)• Smoking in uniform• Alcohol – school not place
to experiment• Drug testing – legal and
learners may not refuse
Illegal Contraband? • Knives (weapons) at school• Pornography (also of
themselves)• Selling of food and other
products•We do regular searches
Theft:• Theft is a big issue• Parent not allowed to intervene on
school property• School accepts no responsibility• Try to investigate but very complicated
•NB:- Legal rights of parents and learners
Cell Phones•May not use during class times• R20- fine if caught (may be confiscated)• Do not want to ban• Cannot accept responsibility for
theft• Phones disappear once stolen
SBA• Count 25% to 50% of Final exams in Grade 10 to Grade 12• Count 75% of Final promotion mark in Grade 8 and Grade 9• Many learners do not do their SBA work• We give the a warning and a further 3 days• After that time the Headmaster approves zero (0) for the task• Dishonesty with SBA and exams
Corrective Measures• Minor offences in class – Teachers keep a notebook• After 3 “bookings” or verbal
warnings a demerit is sent in.• Learners sign their demerits• Time consuming – warning not to
waste convenor’s time
continues
•Award a yellow card•Writing out• Exclusion from classes – to
allow other learners to work•Perform extra tasks or
exercises
• Points awarded for various transgressions• When learners get a certain number of points (usually 10)
parents are phoned.• When points get to around 30, parents
are called in for an internal hearing.• Continuous transgressions – SGB hearing
Demerits:
Hearings:• Internal SMT Hearing:
attendance compulsory• Exam Committee Hearings:
for exam transgression• SGB Disciplinary Hearings –
extreme cases• NB School Disciplinary Hearings
must not be confused with Labour Law Hearings
The Principal may remove a learner from school (for safety reasons) if:
• Learner causes major disturbances in school• Perceived to be a threat to themselves
or others• Possession of a dangerous weapon• Under influence of, or selling, or in
possession of any illegal substance• Time of removal will depend on circumstances
Safety Act:
CAUSING PROBLEMS ONSCHOOL ORGANIZEDBUSES WILL LEAD TO PERMANENT REMOVAL
FROM SUCH BUSES
School Buses
Good News:We have minimal seriousproblems. Lovely wellmannered children. Let’skeep it that way. Remember our Partnership between School and Parents
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