The values at Brunswick Secondary College include respect, responsibility, achievement, excellence, teamwork and persistence. These values are reflected in the expectations we have of our students, staff and school community.
Our Values Matrix showcases examples of how each value is demonstrated in class, in the yard, in the community and online. Our classrooms display these values and examples, and our teachers refer to them as they coach and support students to be respectful young adults who aim high, try hard, and persevere despite hardship.
Our expectations for student behaviour are explicitly taught to students through non-verbal and verbal prompts. Teachers have high expectations for behaviour in the class, in the yard and online. The expectations for behaviour are displayed in student handbooks (see Compass Favourites).
Expectations
Expectations for Overall Behaviour
Student behaviour reflects the values of our school
Students treat others with respect by being polite, using appropriate language (no swearing or offensive language), and cooperating
Students follow instructions of staff
Students support a good learning environment by engaging promptly with learning, speaking quietly when permitted, and supporting others to work
Students work to the best of their ability
Students submit work that is their own
Students submit work punctually, including homework and assessments
Students bring the correct equipment to class, including a charged device
Students only use school devices, and non-school devices such as headphones, when instructed by their teacher
Phones are in lockers during the school day
Students access Compass and school email to remain informed, and organise timely consent for events
Expectations for Attendance and Punctuality
Students attend all classes
Students arrive to class on time
Students submit a signed parent note/medical certificate to YLC/office or Compass entry to explain any absences or lateness
Students provide a signed parent note to YLC before 9 am to leave the school early
Expectations for Uniform
Students wear approved school uniform, including for school excursions
Students wear approved school sports uniform on the days of Sport and PE classes
Students provide a signed parent note detailing why the student is out of uniform and when the student will be back in uniform
Expectations for Health and Safety
Students show care for others by being inclusive and supportive. Exclusion, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and offensive behavior are not tolerated
Students move around the school and behave in a safe and orderly way, avoiding running in confined spaces, unwelcome contact and bike riding, etc. on grounds
Students must not possess or use prohibited substances such as cigarettes, lighters, alcohol/drugs, weapons, pornographic material, etc.
Students eat in designated areas. Water only is permitted in class
Visitors must enter the school via the office
Expectations for Environment and Property
Students show respect for the college and others by caring for equipment and facilities (not having prohibited substances including gum, permanent markers, lighters, laser pens, water bombs). Students keep school tidy by placing rubbish in bins (e.g. no littering or spitting)
Classrooms are left clean and tidy
Students return borrowed materials on time
Students keep lockers clean and secured with a combination padlock
Lockers can be accessed before school, recess, lunchtime and after school
Students leave mobile phones and school bags in lockers. (Students can take sports bag to Sports/PE class)
Bikes should be secured in the school bike shed with a lock during the day
Students wait for a teacher to invite them into the staff room or office
