Queen's College Boys' Primary School
P.O. Box 823 Queenstown 5320
Code of conduct for learners
TABLE OF CONTENTS
· Code of Ethics - P.1
· Code and rules of conduct - P.2
1. Introduction - P.2
2. Objective - P.2
3. General rules - P.2
4. Class rules - P.4
5. Appearance and school wear - P.4
6. Sports and extra curricular activities - P.6
7. School property - P.7
8. Prefects - P.8
9. School notices - P.9
Queen's College Boys' Primary School
P.O. Box 823 Queenstown 5320
Code of conduct for learners
Code of Ethics
Name : ---------------------------------------- Grade: -----------------
I hereby solemnly commit myself to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,
and undertake to respect, comply with and promote the law and the legal system.
I commit myself to:
· adhere faithfully to this code of conduct and all the rules and regulations of
Queen's College Boys' Primary School;
· maintain high moral and ethical standards;
· strive for conduct that is responsible at all times and that does the school credit;
· do my school work diligently, conscientiously and with dedication; and
· display the necessary courtesy and respect towards all staff, fellow learners and visitors.
I subject myself to any disciplinary measure should I fail to comply with any provision or measure contained in the school's code of conduct.
SIGNED AT ------------------------------- ON THIS --------------------- DAY OF --------------
2011
LEARNER WITNESS (PARENT)
Please sign and return this form to your son's class teacher before --------------------------
.
This document complies with the regulation as set out by FEDSAS.
(Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools)
Queen's College Boys' Primary School
P.O. Box 823 Queenstown 5320
Code and rules of conduct
1. Introduction
This document is the code of conduct of Queen's College Boys' Primary School, as approved by the governing body on 01-01-2011. The governing body has consulted the school's parents, learners and educators on the content of the conduct. The code of conduct has been drafted in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996; the South African Schools Act, Act 84 of 1996 ( ‘SASA'); the National Education Policy Act, Act 27 of 1996; Guidelines for a Code of Conduct for Learners (General Notice 776 in Government Gazette 18900 dated 15 May 1998); the Regulations on Devices to be used for Drug Testing and the Procedure to be followed (GN 1140 in Government Gazette 31417 dated 19 September 2008); Regulations for Safety Measures at Public Schools (GN 1040 in Government Gazette dated October 2001, as amended) and relevant provincial legislation.
2. Objective
Although the State is obligated to make education available and accessible, this must be enhanced by the dedication and commitment of responsible role players, namely educators, learners and parents. This code of conduct is intended to promote such dedication and commitment.
This code of conduct aims to establish a disciplined and purposeful school environment, which is dedicated to promoting and maintaining the quality of the learning process.
The code of conduct endorses the school's mission statement.
Learners and their parents/guardians are expected to acquaint themselves with the school's code of conduct and its provisions. As soon as learners are enrolled at the school/hostel, they are subject to the code of conduct, and must strictly adhere to it. Should learners transgress or violate the code of conduct, they will be acted against in accordance with the disciplinary procedure for learners.
3. Code of conduct
General rules
3.1 Learners shall be good ambassadors of the school, and shall conduct themselves in accordance with the
school's code of ethics at all times.
3.2 While wearing the school uniform, or any part thereof that is sufficient to establish a link with the
school in the public eye, or while representing the school, either directly or indirectly, as participants,
supporters, assistants, spectators or otherwise, learners shall refrain from any conduct that could bring
the school, staff or their fellow learners into disrepute.
3.3 In their interaction with the principal, deputy-principal, head of departments, educators and other
staff of the school, learners shall be courteous and respectful at all times and shall refrain from any
action that constitutes disrespectfulness or rebelliousness.
3.4 In their interaction with one another, learners shall practice self-restraint as far as possible, and shall
display mutual respect and tolerance. In particular, learners shall refrain from any action aimed at
harming, or that could possibly cause harm to, any other learner's physical, spiritual and moral well-
being. Any sexual or improper physical contact between learners on school grounds, or in any other
place where they could be identified as learners of the school, is strictly prohibited.
3.5 A school educator shall have the same rights as a parent with regard to controlling and disciplining the
learner according to the code of conduct, both during such learner's school attendance as well as at
any school activity.
3.6 Learners may not eat or drink in the classroom, school Hall or library. The chewing of gum during
school activities is prohibited.
3.7 The use of cell phones during school activities is strictly prohibited. Calls may be made from the office
in emergencies only and only with the school Principal's permission.
3.8 The smoking, possession and/or use of tobacco products, liquor, other alcoholic substances or drugs
during any school activity, or when learners are dressed in school uniform, is strictly prohibited.
3.9 In case of reasonable suspicion that learners have violated this code of conduct or the laws of the
country, the school principal or an educator is entitled to search such learners and/or the property in
their possession for any dangerous weapons, guns, drugs or other harmful and dangerous substances,
stolen goods or pornographic material that the learners may have brought onto the school grounds.
Throughout, learners' dignity will be respected, and therefore, the search will be conducted in private,
by persons of the same sex, and in the presence of another person. The search process and outcome
must be recorded.
3.10 Any conduct that unfairly prejudices the administration, discipline or efficiency of the school shall be
regarded as a violation of this code of conduct.
3.11 A conviction of a criminal offence in a court of law shall be regarded as a violation of this code of
conduct.
3.12 Transgressions that may lead to suspension and/or expulsion include but are not limited to:
· conduct that poses a threat to others' safety and infringes upon others' rights;
· possessing, threatening with or using dangerous weapons;
· the possession, use, trading, any visible sign of narcotic or unauthorized drugs, alcohol and
intoxicating substances of any nature;
· fighting, assault or abuse;
· indecent behaviour or swearing;
· adopting or assuming a false identity;
· any form of hate speech, sexism or racism;
· theft, or the possession of stolen goods, including the theft or possession of test or examination papers before such test or examination has been conducted;
· unlawful conduct towards and/or vandalizing, destroying or damaging school property including
the application of graffiti;
· disrespectfulness, offensive behaviour and verbal abuse aimed at educators or other school staff or
learners;
· repeated violations of school rules or this code of conduct;
· criminal and oppressive behaviour, such as rape and gender-based harassment;
· victimisation, bullying and intimidation of other learners;
· the transgression of examination rules; and
· intentionally and knowingly providing false information, or forging documents, in order to
obtain an unfair advantage.
4. Class rules
4.1 The class educator shall formulate class rules upon the adoption of this code of conduct, and at the
beginning of each ensuing school year, after having consulted the learners in the class as well as <
