Code of Conduct
Positive behaviour is encouraged and students are expected to behave
responsibly in and around the College. The expectations are described in the
Code of Conduct printed in the Personal Planners and displayed in every
classroom.
What rewards are given?
The Highly Commended system rewards academic progress relative to the
student’s ability. Many subjects use a Merit system that contributes
towards a Highly Commended. As students attain 10s, 20s, 30s etc Student Services are informed by their Tutor who passes the information to the Principal.
A letter is sent home and a Certificate is awarded in the last assembly
of the half term.
Letters or text messages may also be sent by subject teachers in recognition of achievement
or progress in other areas.
What are the sanctions?
Breaking the Code of Conduct will result in sanctions being
imposed. In the first instance verbal warnings and / or reprimands will be given.
For first offences or minor misdemeanours a student would be asked to
return at the end of the day to discuss the matter briefly, no more than
10 minutes. No parental advance notification would be given but it would
be noted in their Planner.
For more serious or repeated offences a detention of 20 minutes will be
given, but with 24 hours notice via the student’s Planner. Should
a longer detention be imposed, notice will still be given via the Planner
but a letter would also be sent explaining the nature of the misdemeanour.
In serious cases students may be given in-school exclusion from lessons
or even excluded from College. Should that occur, you would be informed
as soon as possible, normally by telephone.
Bullying?
The College does not tolerate bullying and the situation will be dealt
with once it is reported. It is important that the details are clear as
investigation can reveal that the ‘bullying’ turns out to
be a falling out among friends that often resolves itself.
If you are bullied at anytime, please tell your Tutor about it the next day so that they
can investigate the matter. They
will need to know where it occurred, when it happened, how long it has
been going on.
