Expectations

The Quaker values outlined in the Purpose and Concerns encourage the development of self-discipline, respect and tolerance in all members of the residential community. Courtesy and consideration are expected at all times to help build a positive social environment.

Standards of behaviour in Walker House are determined for the benefit and welfare of all. Students are expected to observe daily routines and to contribute to the community by conscientiously completing their share of household chores. Expectations for student behaviour are based on:

• issues of safety for all students and staff
• respect for staff, students, and the environment
• development of personal responsibility.

All The Friends’ School Polices and Guidelines apply to students at Walker House. Parents and students must read the applicable High School or Clemes Handbook so that they are clearly aware of the expectations for behaviour and applicable consequences where a student breaches the expected guidelines.

Of particular importance are the following:

• Purpose and Concerns
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Supportive School Environment
• Discrimination and Harassment
• Behaviour Management and Due Process
• Computer Use
• Uniform Expectations
• Drug Policy and Guidelines
• Academic Honesty
• Occupational Health and Safety 
• Grievance Policy and Procedures
• Evacuation and Lockdown Procedures.

At Walker House, there are three serious expectations for students:

1. No possession or use of alcohol, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping paraphenalia or illegal drugs (which includes returning to Walker after the use of any such substances).
2. No boys on the girls’ level and no girls in a boys’ room under any circumstances.
3. Students must not leave Walker House unless they have been given permission and informed the staff member on duty where they are going, the time they expect to return and have signed out in the appropriate way.

Any breaches of these serious expectations will jeopardise the enrolment of the student in both boarding and the School.

Students are always expected to accept the consequences of their actions. This might include completing overdue homework during periods of time that would usually be free time; paying for any damage to property caused by negligence; apologising or otherwise repairing relationships damaged by thoughtless behaviour; or contributing their service by way of restitution for actions which have been inappropriate.

Incidents will be documented on the student’s file. Students will be asked to complete extra duty or service to the community if they fail to heed the warnings they have been given. If a student breaches leave procedures, or does not maintain adequate academic progress, then they will have limitations placed on their leave opportunities.

Parents will be informed by the Director or Assistant Director of serious breaches, or repeated breaches of minor rules and procedures. Students may be placed on a Behaviour Contract for breaches of serious expectations, or for repeatedly breaching minor rules and procedures.

Enrolment may be terminated either as the result of a serious incident or as a result of unsatisfactory compliance with conditions of a behaviour contract. Parents and students should note that, as per the conditions of enrolment, the Principal may suspend or expel a student for any adequate cause as determined by the Principal.