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Expectations
Expectations.COLLEGE ETHOS
Our College provides a safe and stimulating environment where all students have the opportunity to learn and grow. Expectations of student behaviour are based on a desire to protect the rights of all students, to create an orderly atmosphere in which students can concentrate on their learning experience and to encourage all students to respect themselves, others and their physical environment. Politeness and courtesy to all, helpfulness to staff and fellow students and friendliness to newcomers and visitors must be the hallmarks of a St Andrew’s student. Our College Community Agreement, signed by all students summarises this ethos.
IN THE CLASSROOM
- Students must arrive for class correctly dressed, with the necessary equipment and on time for each lesson of the day. Hats are not worn inside classrooms.
- Students must follow the instructions of their teacher with regard to entering and exiting the classroom.
- If late arriving to school, students must sign in at the relevant sub-school office and/or obtain a Late Stamp as required. If late to class, students must explain the reason to their teacher.
- When in the class, students should involve themselves fully in tasks as directed by their teacher. Students are not to engage in any behaviour which distracts or annoys other students. The College’s Student Care Policy applies at all times.
- Caring for College resources, equipment and furniture is essential and any form of damage, graffiti, accidental breakages or theft will be taken very seriously. Students can be required to pay for financial loss incurred and also undertake appropriate community service or other consequences as assigned for inappropriate actions.
- At the end of the lesson, students should leave the classroom in an orderly manner having put any rubbish in bins provided, replaced furniture and followed any other directions from their teacher.
IN THE PLAYGROUND
- Students must, for their own safety, remain within specified areas of the College Campus. These areas will be indicated to students.
- Students are not to loiter in/near toilet facilities.
- The College’s Student Care Policy applies at all times
- Helping others in the playground is encouraged, especially for younger children or newcomers to the College who are still settling in to our community.
- When playing, fairness and respect for others should be the guiding principles. Letting others have a go is very important.
- St Andrew’s is a College which prides itself on its beautiful natural environment. Littering of the grounds will therefore not be tolerated. Students share with staff the responsibility of keeping our lovely environment attractive and healthy.
AT ALL TIMES
- If you have made a mistake, or failed to do something you were required to do, an apology or explanation is needed.
- A friendly greeting to visitors and newcomers to the College is encouraged, as are offers of assistance as appropriate.
- If you know someone who needs help (academic or personal) encourage them to seek help from their teacher, or seek advice from your teacher.
- Good personal presentation is expected. School uniform is to be worn correctly at all times, and presentation is to be matched with a positive, polite attitude. Wherever students are, they should remember they are representing the College and must do so in an exemplary manner.
- Remember: good manners cost nothing. Display exemplary manners at all times to all people.
STUDENT SUPERVISION
Teachers commence school-ground supervision duties at 8.10am. Students should not arrive at school unnecessarily early as the campus (in particular the Primary playground) is not directly supervised.
EVACUATION PROCEDURE
In the event of a fire alarm sounding or other emergency, students must follow the instructions of their teacher without question and evacuate the building/area immediately (except for lockdown or a cyclone warning when they must remain inside the building). Students must not go into buildings searching for their teacher or other students. Students will not be permitted back into buildings until the all-clear has been given. Students should become very familiar with these circumstances through practice drills.
SnAAC Shack (Canteen): PRIMARY STUDENTS
The Primary students are not allowed to walk to the Secondary school to access the canteen. Therefore, it is important that all main meal items for recess and lunch are only ordered online – the students will not be permitted to walk to the Secondary School to purchase main meal items over the counter. The students are able to buy snack items at the canteen area under B block after the play bell has rung at both recess and lunch. There will be the usual snack items provided for the Primary students in this area.
All primary students are issued with a student card. To purchase snacks, drinks and frozen items over the counter at the B Block undercover area, the students in Years 1-6 can use either cash or their card. Students cannot purchase food simply by quoting their student number if they do not produce their card.
Preps ordering
Preps are able to order their food (and snacks) online; however, there are no over the counter purchases, as they are not allowed to leave the Prep area.
All Prep and Primary online orders are collected by students from the Primary Canteen. Online orders can be done days, weeks and months in advance. The cut off time is 7.30am for the daily online ordering of food.
SnAAC Shack (Canteen): SECONDARY STUDENTS
Secondary students are permitted to access the Canteen during morning tea and lunch breaks. They must purchase items using the Student ID Card issued when they commence.
KEEPING COMMITMENTS
If students are unable to keep a commitment they have made in respect to any activity, courtesy requires that they inform the teacher in charge as early as possible. If a student is not able to attend a fixture, music/instrumental rehearsal or performance, or other significant College function, then a letter or email, requesting permission to be excused (giving reasons for the proposed non-attendance) should be written by the parent/s and given to the teacher/person in charge of the activity within a reasonable number of days before the activity is to take place.
HOUSE SYSTEM
All students are a member of one of four Houses which have been named after local prominent figures who have achieved excellence in their chosen field of expertise. These identities have also exhibited outstanding vision and positive spirit which may act as inspiration to students and others of the College community.
Student allocation to a House is determined at random but with consideration of balancing gender, age and abilities. Students will remain in the same House during their enrolment at the College. Siblings will be allocated to the same House.
The House system is a key element of the pastoral and personal development focus of the College, especially in the Secondary School. In Years 7 to 12 each House has a teacher allocated as a Head of House. Each student is a member of a Home Group which is managed by a House Teacher. House staff are the first contact point for parental concerns and they are also responsible for the smooth transition of students through the Secondary Years.
THE “COLLEGE COMMUNITY AGREEMENT” (as completed at enrolment)
St Andrew’s Anglican College operates upon Christian values and it is expected that all members of the College community behave in a manner that reflects these values. The College expectations which are outlined below apply at all times.
As a student of St Andrew’s Anglican College I agree to:
- Respect the right of teachers to teach, and students to learn.
- Display politeness, tolerance and respect towards others at all times. It is expected that I will demonstrate courtesy to all members of staff and visiting adults within the College grounds and local community.
- Acknowledge and support the role of the duly appointed student leaders.
- Behave appropriately whilst at school and when travelling to and from the College.
- Refrain from the use of or involvement with tobacco, alcohol and any illegal substance. The College enforces a zero tolerance policy regarding illegal substances.
- Participate in sport, excursions, camp and other curriculum related activities unless exempt by a medical certificate.
- Represent the College with pride.
- Adhere to the College dress code.
- Remain within College boundaries during the school day unless given permission to depart by a staff member.
- Demonstrate responsible care for the College environment and the property of others.
The Principal or nominated delegate may exclude students at his/her discretion who seriously breach College rules or behave in a prejudicial manner. This exclusion may be permanent or temporary.
STUDENT AGREEMENT
The “Student Agreement” reflects the values of the College Community Agreement and provides further explanatory documentation of the operation of this agreement. These details outline expectations and desired behaviours to be adhered to by students. All students and parents are required to sign the diary at the beginning of the year as an acknowledgment of their understanding of the expectations to which they have agreed.
The expectations and examples set out in the following table are reasonable guidelines for all students to follow:
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College Community Agreement Standards |
Expectation |
Examples of demonstrating desired behaviours |
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Standards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 9 |
I will display politeness, tolerance and respect towards others at all times. |
I will demonstrate:
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Standards 1 to 9 |
I will display personal responsibility as a College student |
I will demonstrate:
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Standards 6 & 7 |
I will display respect for the uniform expectations of the College. |
I will demonstrate:
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Standard 9 |
I will display responsible care for the College environment |
I will demonstrate:
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Standards 3, 4, 8 & 9 |
I will display safe behaviour at all times |
I will demonstrate:
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INTERVENTION: RESPONDING TO STUDENT BEHAVIOUR
Levels of intervention are applied in response to students requiring recourse and redirection to meet their responsibilities as per the College Community Agreement. Redirection may be in response to single offences, repeated behaviours, continual behaviour, single dangerous and/or serious behaviour, repeated dangerous behaviour, or behaviour having a nominal through to serious effect upon others. The level of intervention will be determined by the appropriate College staff through careful consideration of the behaviour demonstrated by the student and an appropriate understanding of the situation.LEVELS OF INTERVENTION: Secondary School
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Type/s of intervention |
Staff responsibility |
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Verbal redirection |
All staff members are responsible in a consistent manner for verbally redirecting students when students are not meeting expectations. Staff interact with students proactively at all times to ensure students are aware of expectations prior to requiring redirection for behaviour as appropriate to the maturity level of the student. Parental communication optional at this level. |
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Verbal and written explanation and redirection e.g. diary note, infringement register |
All staff. Further verbal redirection and recourse of behaviour may be required. At this point, due to secondary redirection, written note should be made to student file by intervening staff member to ensure student, parent and College are aware of repeat intervention. Parental communication is required at this level. |
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Lunch time detention Meeting with Head of House Primary Deputy |
All staff members are able to redirect and supervise students during a break from class to ensure that appropriate time is given for student reflection upon their responsibility to meet expectation agreement. A lunch time detention able to be utilised if deemed necessary by appropriate staff. Parental communication is required at this level. |
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After school detention |
Upon recommendation by a staff member for a student to complete an after school detention, this will be confirmed by the Head of House, Head of Faculty or Deputy Head with the Head of School. Written parental communication is required at this level. |
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Internal suspension |
Head of School, Deputy Principal, Principal. Written parental communication is required at this stage. |
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External suspension |
Deputy Principal, Principal. Written parental communication is required at this stage. |
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Exclusion |
Principal. Written parental communication is required at this stage. |
LEVELS OF INTERVENTION: Primary School
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Type/s of intervention |
Staff responsibility |
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Verbal redirection
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All staff members are responsible in a consistent manner for verbally redirecting students when students are not meeting expectations. Staff interact with students proactively at all times to ensure students are aware of expectations prior to requiring redirection for behaviour as appropriate to the maturity level of the student. Parental communication optional at this level. |
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Verbal and written explanation and redirection e.g. diary note, infringement register
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All staff. Further verbal redirection and recourse of behaviour may be required. At this point, due to secondary redirection, a written note should be made on student file by intervening staff member to ensure student, parent and College are aware of repeat intervention. Parental communication is required at this level. |
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Lunch time Meeting with Deputy Head of Primary
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All staff members are able to redirect and supervise students during a break from class to ensure that appropriate time is given for student reflection about their responsibility to meet expectation agreement. A lunch time meeting with the Deputy Head of Primary may be utilised if deemed necessary by appropriate staff. Parental communication is required at this level.
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After school detention
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Upon recommendation by a staff member for a student to complete an after school detention, this will be confirmed by the Deputy Head with the Head of Primary. Written parental communication is required at this level.
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Internal suspension |
Head of Primary School, Deputy Principal, Principal. Written parental communication is required at this stage. |
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External suspension |
Deputy Principal, Principal. Written parental communication is required at this stage. |
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Exclusion |
Principal. Written parental communication is required at this stage. |
Alternative arrangements for compensation, deprivation of student privilege, reporting and/or request for intervention from outside agencies is arranged on an individual case basis as determined by the appropriate staff.
WEBSITE & WAVELENGTH
In order to keep parents in touch with what is happening at the College, a fortnightly newsletter is available. Parents are encouraged to choose receiving the newsletter by email although hard copy is available for distribution via the oldest child at school. The newsletter is also accessible via the College’s website. As the newsletter contains important information about coming events, it is very important that it is read by parents.
The College website also provides regular updates to important information for members of the College community and those considering joining St Andrew’s.
CLASS WEB PAGES
Primary School class pages appear on the school web page. Each class has its own web page where a range of information is detailed including:
. the curriculum focus for the week
. sight words, spelling words
. mathematics and literacy concepts
. overview of the SOSE unit
. overview of the week ahead // review of the previous week
. upcoming events; things to remember
The class pages also provide an effective format for a parent notice board. This is an important communication avenue for the class teacher and the parents. Every Primary School parent is encouraged to regularly check the class web pages as they are continually updated.
ABSENTEEISM AND SICKNESS
. When a student has been away from school due to sickness or other commitment, an explanation from parents is required. Parents are expected to phone the office on the day of absence; notes should be sent on the day of return to school. Information concerning student attendance is needed for the official school roll which is a statutory requirement.
. For prolonged periods of absence a doctor’s certificate is required and liaison with parents will ensure that the College supports the student with work to do at home where appropriate.
. If it is known in advance that a student requires special leave (especially for an extended period of time) from school, it is requested that this is made in writing to the relevant Head of School or the Principal. (see “Extended Student Absence”)
. If a student feels unwell at school, they must obtain a teacher’s permission to attend Sick Bay. If too sick to return to class, parents will be contacted at the earliest opportunity and requested to collect the student from school.
. Under no circumstances may students leave the College grounds without the permission of a senior member of staff.
EXTENDED STUDENT ABSENCE
From time to time, a student can experience extended absence from school due to matters such as student/family illness, death of a family member, extended vacation during the school term, serious accident or other issues.
The College defines an extended absence as one week (5 school days) or longer. When parents wish to withdraw their child from the school for an extended absence, they must first write to the Principal and relevant Head of sub-school requesting permission for this leave, outlining the reasons for the withdrawal. The Principal/Head of School must receive this letter at least one week prior to the proposed absence (except in case of an emergency) so that further discussion and correspondence can occur if necessary.
It is important for parents to note that teachers are not required to supply academic work for students on extended absence. Teachers will, however, expect the student to complete relevant tasks (such as keeping a journal) for the duration of the student’s absence. These tasks must be negotiated before departure and can be submitted to the teacher for assessment or review (as agreed in negotiation) upon arrival back at school.
MEDICATIONS
Medications must be in their original pharmacy packaging with a pharmacy label stating the student name, dosage and time of day to be administered.
ALL medications, including paracetamol, antihistamines and antibiotics are to be handed in at the College’s Sick Bay (First Aid Room) upon arrival at school. A signed Authority to Administer Medication form must accompany this medication.
Medications such as Dexamphetamine, Ritalin and Panadeine must be brought directly to the College by an adult, NOT by students. Please do not break up medications.
Students going on camps must bring any medications to the designated staff member prior to departure.
If a student contracts a contagious condition such as chickenpox, measles, school sores or head lice, parents are to contact the College immediately after diagnosis.
ATTENDANCE
. The official commencement of the school day is 8.30am. Students are expected to report to their classrooms by this time each day.
. If late, students must report to the office to sign in late and/or obtain a stamp in their diary to permit entry to class.
. If leaving the College before 3.00pm, students must sign out at the office and be collected at the designated venue on campus.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
An annual Outdoor Education camp/activity is a required component (unless a student is medically unfit) of each child’s curriculum at St Andrew’s. In the Secondary School, this involvement is included on the student reports.
Community involvement and service are important elements throughout the life of students at St Andrew’s. This takes form in a variety of activities throughout the school year including appropriate and enriching excursions which are integral features of College life. All students are strongly encouraged to be involved in these elements. Students applying for Secondary Leadership Positions must have been involved in both the camp program and community programs.
Year 10 students must all complete the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award with part of this involving a Community Service aspect.
LOCKERS (Secondary School only)
. Students in Years 7 to 12 are provided with a personal locker for which the student must provide an appropriate standard lock. Security of the student’s possessions remains the responsibility of the student through appropriate use, maintenance and securing (locking) of their allocated locker.
STUDENTS DRIVING TO SCHOOL
. Senior students must apply for permission to drive to school through the Secondary Office.
BANNED ITEMS –penalties apply for contravention of the following:
. Chewing gum, metal rulers, blades, weapons, aerosols, inflammable substances, explosive material, cigarettes, illegal drugs and any other obviously inappropriate items are not allowed to be brought onto the College campus at any time.
. MP3’s, cameras and other recording devices.
. Mobile phones are not needed during the day at school. If needed for reasons such as making arrangements with parents for transport to/from school, they should be kept in the student’s bag/locker. Under no circumstances may they be taken into class.
. Large sums of money (any amount over $10) which must be brought to school for specific reasons should be handed in to the office for safe keeping until it is required.
. Offensive publications or downloads from Internet sites or other media.
. Banned items will, where appropriate, be confiscated and retained for collection at a later date/time. If there is any doubt about the acceptability of any item, students should seek guidance from the Head of School.
BIKES
. In Primary School, permission notes from parents are required before commencing cycling to school.
. Bikes should not have expensive accessories which can easily be dismantled. Bikes should be engraved (student’s name) and chained or padlocked during the day in the designated location.
. Bikes are not to be ridden on the College pathways or campus at any time for safety reasons.
. The wearing of helmets is compulsory; students should carry their formal school hat in their bag while riding their bike.
SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS, ROLLERBLADES
. It is not permitted for students to ride these or other such items on campus for safety reasons. If brought to school, they are to be stored safely for the duration of the school day in the office.
BUS TRAVEL
. Students must remain seated at all times and follow expectations of the Bus Company as well as the Department of Transport “Code of Behaviour”.
. Students should display exemplary behaviour and manners:
- keep all parts of the body inside the bus
- be polite to the driver and fellow passengers
- no eating or drinking on the bus
- no rude or inappropriate language or behaviour
. While waiting for their bus, and upon its arrival, students are to remain in the queue, avoid pushing, and keep well away from the curb.
. The same expectations and consequences for inappropriate behaviour apply as if students were at school.
UNIFORM GUIDE
The College’s student uniform has been designed to be visually impressive yet comfortable. Students are encouraged to learn the importance of good personal presentation as well as the need to represent their College well when wearing the uniform. In designing the uniform, the stages of a child’s development have been considered as well as relevant seasonal and environmental features. Staff will be consistent in encouraging children to wear the uniform correctly, and parents’ help is valued in maintaining high standards. A detailed list of essential and optional items for each age group, individual prices and pack prices are available from Administration.
While in public, students must wear their full and proper uniform, including before and after school. Shoes and socks must be worn as part of the school uniform.
PREP
. Sports uniform only
. Girls may choose shorts or skirt and bike pants
. Shoes – white joggers (see below)
. The pullover may be worn with the sports uniform
YEARS 1 – 3
. Girls have the options of shorts for day wear
. Sports jacket instead of blazer
YEARS 1 – 12
. Girls may choose skirt or culottes for day wear.
. Girls must wear the required skirt for formal occasions. Culottes must NOT be worn with the blazer.
. Boys may choose un-tucked day shirt and shorts on non-formal days.
. Boys’ formal uniform is long-sleeved formal shirt and tie with long pants.
. Boys can only wear the blazer with long pants.
. Senior School students will wear the designated Senior School tie.
GENERAL UNIFORM
. All items of uniform, except shoes, must be purchased through the College Uniform Shop
. Families are advised of formal occasions in advance, and for these, students must wear the required formal uniform. These occasions include Formal Assemblies, Celebration of Learning ceremony, Chapel Services, Open Days, occasions when students are representing the College (excursions), and at other times as advised.
. The Formal Uniform must be worn to every Chapel Service school day in Term 2 and Term 3. In Primary, this only applies to Years 4 to 6 students.
. Badges will be given to students for specific leadership positions. No other badges (except by permission) are allowed as part of the uniform.
. Travel to and from the College is to be in the nominated day or formal wear as indicated to students. Days of alternative dress requirements will be announced to students in advance.
. In most circumstances, Secondary students will change into HPE uniform as required during the school day, then back into day uniform. Primary students can wear their sports uniform on the day scheduled for their HPE lesson.
. Formal hat is to be worn when outside during the day, and when off-campus representing the College. Sports hats (broad brim or bucket) are to be worn for HPE lessons and Sport, and may be worn during breaks when playing. The “No hat, no play” rule applies to all students.
. Girls have the choice of College socks or specified navy blue tights or pantyhose, and may wear the College long navy pants, on non-formal uniform days in winter. Tights should not be worn with the culottes.
. Prep – Year 3 students can wear the College tracksuit pants in winter
. The required length of the girls’ skirt is mid-calf. Optional variations to the skirt length can be ordered as needed to accommodate varying heights and sizes, but students may not wear skirts which have been altered to produce a different finished length.
. College bags must be used by all students at school and for excursions.
. College swimming togs, rash shirt and cap must be worn as a compulsory requirement in the Primary School, and as directed in the Secondary School.
. Joggers for sport must be predominantly white but can have flashes of colour (not skate or surf style).
. School shoes must be polishable, black leather lace-ups (traditional style; not runners skate or surf style). All shoes must have heels (not high heels). School shoes must have full upper-foot protection. Shoes should be kept clean and polished.
. Only the St Andrew’s uniform socks may be worn as specified in the detailed list of uniform items.
. No mixing of sports and day/formal items is allowed.
. If a student has difficulty in fulfilling specific uniform requirements at any time, a note of explanation from their parent is needed.
ALL UNIFORM AND OTHER ITEMS SHOULD BE CLEARLY NAMED. Named lost property will be returned where possible.
HAIR, NAILS AND MAKE-UP
. Students’ hair should look neat and well-cared for at all times.
. Hair should display only natural colours including any tints/streaks.
. No extreme styles or colours are permitted.
. Hair is not to be shorter than a Blade-3 cut.
. Fringes should be worn clear of the eyes at all times.
. Boys’ hair is to be cut off the collar and kept off their face at all times.
. Girls’ hair is to be neatly tied back if longer than the collar; multiple braids/dreadlocks/plaits are not allowed. Hair is to be tied back with a College scrunchie, ribbon or headband of navy, red, white or sand. Elastic hair bands and bobby pins are to be the same colour as the student’s hair. Butterfly clips and other decorations are not allowed.
. Boys must be clean shaven upon arrival at school.
. If a student or parent has concerns about the acceptability of a proposed hairstyle or colour, they are advised to discuss it with the relevant Head of sub-school. Final decisions about acceptable hairstyles are at the Principal’s discretion
. Make-up and nail polish are not allowed.
. Sunscreen, lip balm and other facial applications must be clear; no tints, colour or other decoration is permitted. Sunscreen must be worn at all times for outdoor activities.
JEWELLERY
. Watches should be engraved with student’s name.
. Girls may wear one pair of earrings (small diamond or plain gold/silver) in the lower lobe. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings at school (including clear plastics or other less visible styles).
. No necklaces, rings, nose rings, teeth decorations, bracelets (unless on medical advice, notified to the College) or other forms or jewellery are allowed with the exception of a religious cross worn at sufficient length that it cannot be seen.
FREE DRESS DAYS
. On average, these may be held once a term for students’ enjoyment and for raising funds for specified charities.
. Good casual clothes should be worn with regard to safety and school appropriateness.
. No bare midriffs, shoulder-strap tops or ‘skimpy’ items are allowed.
. Clothes should allow full movement in HPE classes.
. Shoes must be sturdy and predominantly covered in – no thongs, slip-ons, sandals or other flimsy footwear are allowed.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
The purpose of the College’s approach to formal positions of leadership for students is:
. to provide a democratic forum in which students may contribute meaningfully to important issues within the College
. to provide leadership opportunities throughout the College in sub-school councils
. to encourage and support students to develop interpersonal skills through participation in representative and leadership activities
Primary Years (Prep – 6)
. Primary Leaders (male & female from Year 6)
. Primary Assistant Leaders (male & female from Year 6)
. Sport Leaders
. House Leaders (x2 per House group)
. Music Leaders
. Council Representation (x2 per class Years 4-6)
. Art Leaders
. Peer Mediators (trained students from Year 6)
Middle Years (7 – 9)
. School Leaders (male & female from Year 9)
. Chapel Leaders (male & female from Year 9)
. House Leaders (two per House from Year 9)
. Other including Council Representatives, Music, Visual Art and Learning Centre
Senior Years (Whole College)
. College Captains
. Committee Prefects
. House Prefects
Other leadership opportunities throughout the College are presented to students as appropriate by activity and necessity.
All College Policies can be found here.