A Word with HOD Student Services

Disruption in Classes

Disruption in classes has been identified as the number one behaviour in the High School so far in 2025, this was identified by students in the school, by OneSchool Reports and by Classroom Profiling. This behaviour is particularly evident in Years 7, 8 and 9. Disruption makes it hard for other students to learn and creates classroom stress on other students and teachers.

Disruption includes:

• speaking when the teacher is speaking.
• not completing in class work.
• disruption of other students learning.
• off-task talking behaviour.
• calling out.
• moving about the room.
• making noises.
• other behaviours that do not align with teacher expectations.

Teachers have been asked to set high expectations with students and to not accept disruption in classes. If your child at the High School is continually disruptive in class, they can expect lunchtime detentions, after school detentions and potential suspensions if they continually disrupt classes.

Uniforms

As we move into the cooler time of year it is important that the high standard of uniforms is maintained. This includes the wearing of a tie on Mondays and special occasions and the tucking in of shirts.

If you are struggling with uniforms, please contact the school so that we can assist.

If for some reason a student cannot wear the uniform, it is important that they bring a note to the Administration Office before school to get a uniform pass.

False nails and hair in unnatural colours is not considered to be part of the uniform and the school generally gives students a couple of weeks to rectify these things before taking further action.

In addition to the above, “Crocs” are not considered suitable uniform for school even on Free Dress Days as they are not suitable footwear for Home Ec, Manual Arts and Science subjects.

Detention Room Information

Detention room is run in the school every Tuesday and Thursday during first break (11:20am) in B1. It is important that students arrive to this room by 11:25am or they may be asked to attend for a second time. As the detentions are usually short (5-15 mins) they should not eat before or during this detention. You will be notified if your son/daughter has a detention through an email or through a text message, students are also reminded in Period 1 and 2 on the day of the detention.

Detentions are issued for the following breaches of the schools responsible behaviour management plan:

1. Uniform violation without a note: If a student comes to the school without the proper uniform and without a note from home in the days leading into Tuesday or Thursday they may be issued with a detention.
2. Lateness to class: if a student is late to class on 2 or more occasions during the week then they may be issued a detention. Students are considered late to class once the second bell rings.
3. Behaviour: if an incident occurs in the school during the week that is minor but needs follow-up from the Head of Student Services, then they may be asked to attend a detention.
4. Assessment: in general assessment items and work completion are managed through the study room, but on some occasions these students may be asked to attend the detention room to show what work they have completed in class, generally after a referral from a teacher.

Stamp Stash Store

Positive behaviour in the school is recognised by the awarding of stamps through Daymap and through diaries. These stamps are added to a student's record allowing them to purchase items through the Stamp Store. These can be for being on time to class, completing work, being great learners, being respectful and being committed to achievement.

Students are required to email the Stamp Store to receive their tuckshop vouchers, coffee vouchers, discounts on formal tickets, etc..

A $10 tuckshop voucher requires 1000 stamps.

The rewards are generally received within 1 week.