Behaviour Expectation
Donvale Primary School Behaviour Code
Responsibility
- Understand the consequences of our own actions.
- Respect the rights of others.
- Be punctual and properly prepared for class.
- Speak politely.
- Treat all members of the school community with courtesy, respect and consideration.
- Allow others to work and play without disruption.
- Allow teachers to teach without disruption.
- Take care of all property including our own, the school’s, and property that belongs to others.
- Staying in the school grounds and only leaving with permission.
- Staying out of the school building when a teacher is not present.
- Playing safely and fairly with others.
- Walking instead of running in covered and passive areas.
- Play safely and sensibly on all play equipment.
Be considerate of others
- Treating others with respect and compassion.
- Thinking about and caring about other people’s feelings.
- Being polite.
- Keeping your hands to yourself.
- Practising behaviours that will keep ourselves and others safe.
Help make Donvale Primary an attractive place to work and play in
- Taking pride in how our school looks.
- Caring for, and protecting our plants, trees and grounds.
- Looking after our school buildings, furniture and equipment.
- Using school equipment properly and returning it after use.
Be responsible for yourself and your property
- Accepting responsibility for the way you behave (following the school rules).
- Delivering and returning notices between home and school.
- Taking care of your cleanliness and personal hygiene.
- Wearing a school hat outdoors in terms one and four.
- Leaving valuable items at home.
- Only touching the property of others when we have the permission to do so.
Always represent our school with pride
- Behaving in a safe, responsible and courteous manner when attending excursions, camps and travelling to and from school.
- Following instructions of teachers, parents and children who are helping you.
- Being polite and courteous to visitors.
- Wearing correct school uniform each day.
I/We have read the Code of Conduct with my child/children. We understand and have discussed the school rules. We agree to support and abide by the Code.
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