Behaviour Policy

Written: Jan 1999

Reviewed: June 2002, March 2007

Purpose

To enhance the development of positive relationships among students, teachers, parents and other members of the school community.

Guidelines

• All aspects of this Behaviour Policy are to be communicated clearly to all members of the school community.
• All individuals are to be valued and treated with respect.
• The rights and responsibilities of students, parents and school staff are to be honoured consistently.
• The physical and emotional environment for teaching and learning is to be safe and secure and appropriate for the stage of development of the students.
• The school's policies and procedures are to be fair, logical and implemented consistently. 

Associated Policies

The following student welfare policies should be read in conjunction with the Behaviour Policy:

• Bullying Policy
• Child Protection Policy
• Drugs Policy
• Duty of Care Policy
• Good Manners Policy
• Sexual Harrassment Policy
• Challenging Behaviour Policy
• Internet Policy

These Student Welfare Policies reflect Burgmann’s commitment to adopt the National Safe Schools Framework under the Commonwealth Government Schools Assistance Act 2004. The Safe Schools Framework assists school in addressing issues of bullying, harassment, violence, and child abuse and neglect. It presents a way of achieving a shared vision of physical and emotional safety and wellbeing for all students in all Australian schools. 

The Framework recognises the need for sustained positive approaches that include an appreciation of the ways in which social attitudes and values impact on the behaviour of students in our school communities. Such approaches encourage all members of the school community to:

• value diversity;
• contribute positively to the safety and wellbeing of themselves and others;
• act independently, justly, cooperatively and responsibly in school, work, civic and family relationships;
• contribute to the implementation of appropriate strategies that create and maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

This Policy also adheres to the School’s responsibilities under the ACT Education Act 2004 in regard to suspensions and exclusion of students.