A. GENERAL CONDUCT

Students are representatives of our school from leaving home until they return and are thus expected to set themselves a high standard of  behaviour both inside and outside the school.

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Students have the responsibility:

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• To attend school regularly

• To respect the right of others to learn

• To respect their peers and teachers regardless of ethnicity, religion or gender

• To respect the property and equipment of the school and others

• To carry out reasonable instructions to the best of their ability

• To conduct themselves in a courteous and appropriate manner in school and in public

• To keep the school environment and the local community free from litter

• To observe the uniform code of the school

• To read all school notices and bring them to their parents’/guardians’ attention

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Behaviour of learners:

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Learners are to attend school punctually during the prescribed times.  Learners may not absent themselves from class or leave the school premises during school hours without the prior consent of the principal.  In the event of a child’s absence, the parents are to provide written reasons for such absence.

School property or the property of any other person may not be damaged or defaced.  In the event of damage, defacing or loss of such property by a learner, the parent or guardian of such learner will be held responsible for the costs incurred in the replacement or repair of such property.

While a learner is under the school’s supervision he may not impair or endanger the physical well-being of any person and he may not have in his possession any article capable of inflicting such physical harm, discomfort, embarrassment, general disorder or damage to property or perpetrate any act which will result in any of the above conditions.

The use of or handling of tobacco, cigarettes, alcoholic drink or drugs (the latter excepted with medical prescription) is strictly prohibited in the school building or the school premises or at any place where the school’s name and/or reputation may be affected.

No learner may be in possession of pornographic or any such literature which in the opinion of the principal is offensive to the school and community, on the school premises or at any venue where the school’s name will be implicated.

No circular, notice, pamphlet or poster may be distributed on the school premises or attached to any notice-board or to anything else in the building or school grounds without the prior consent and approval of the principal.

Cellphones may not be brought to school. 

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Participation in school programmes:

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All learners must participate in the educational programmes as prescribed by the Educational Department unless exemption has been granted by the Department.When a learner has voluntarily joined an extra-mural school activity he is to honour his obligations and commitment to the said activity unless he/she has been granted exemption from such responsibilities by the principal.

Learners do not have access to the school’s equipment or facilities, including sports facilities, outside school hours without prior approval and consent by the school principal and may not enter the school grounds after school hours.

No learner may denigrate or belittle the national symbols of the Republic of South Africa or the codes of the school.

The code of conduct of the school must be respected and honoured by every learner.