RIGHTS
I have the right to:
| RESPONSIBILITIES
I have the responsibility to:
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| A say in the government of the school | Abide by the democratic decisions made within the school |
Be informed of regulations relating to school and school procedures | (a) Take note of and act upon information received
(b) Wear school uniform
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| Be respected as an individual and to be treated courteously and without prejudice | (a) Be polite to others and treat them with respect
(b) Not use foul and abusive language
(c) Refrain from racist remarks
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| Express my feelings and opinions in an appropriate manner | (a) Listen to the opinions of others
(b) Express my point of view pleasantly
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| A sympathetic hearing when I have a problem | (a) Consider the feelings of others
(b) Treat others with understanding
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| Be safe from any form of violence | Make the school safe by:
(a) Not intimidating or harassing anyone, verbally or physically
(b) Not hurting anyone deliberately or by unsafe play
(c) Not to possess or use a prohibited weapon
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Expect my property to be safe
| (a) Protect my property from theft or damage
(b) Return lost property, and not take others’ property
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| Work in a pleasant and orderly environment | Care for the school environment by:
(a) Not littering or wilfully damaging school property, be it graffiti or other forms of vandalism
(b) Reporting damage
(c) Accepting instructions in relation to maintaining order
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| Obtain maximum benefit from lessons and courses of study | (a) Attend school regularly
(b) Be punctual to class and roll call
(c) Not disrupt classes or individuals
(d) Do all work required
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| Expect my school to have the support and respect of the local community | Behave (both in school and in the community) in a way which gains respect and encourages support for the school |
| Receive an education in an environment free of banned or illegal substances | (a) Not to smoke or consume alcohol on School premises
(b) Not to use, possess or deal in illegal substances
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Be judged according to the Code of Conduct and the rules which relate to it
| (a) Exercise self control as I exercise my rights
(b) Not interfere with the rights of others
(c) Accept correction and penalty when I break the rules
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