School Rules

School Rules

SCHOOL RULES AND DISCIPLINE

POLICY

	To develop independence, responsibility and life skills which are needed to attain adulthood, under the guidance of educational partners namely the Governing Body, the principal, staff and parents/guardians.
	Final disciplinary measures will depend upon the discretion of the principal and the Governing Body.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Our aim is to give each leaner from Durbanville Primary School the opportunity to develop and attain his/her full potential within acceptable norms and standards.

	RESPECT for their elders, for each other as well as the religion, culture and property of others.
	SOCIAL VALUES based on politeness.
	PRIDE in and LOYALTY towards that which is Our Own.
	To study CONSCIENTIOUSLY and RESPONSIBLY.
	ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY for own deeds.
	To be SELF DISCIPLINED.
	To SHARE and be HELPFUL.

RIGHTS OF A CHILD

	To be able to study and to work without any disturbances.
	To be treated fairly with respect and kindness.
	To be educated in a clean, safe and organised environment.

SCHOOL AND SPORTS WEAR

	The school uniform is the pride of every learner and it must therefore always be clean and clearly marked.
	Clothing rules as stipulated by the Clothing Committee will be strictly enforced. The principal must be notified in writing, should there be any exception to these rules.
	No valuable articles e.g. watches should be left in the cloakrooms.
	No school or black-soled shoes are permitted on the tennis courts.

PERSONAL HYGIENE AND HAIR

	Personal hygiene is of the utmost importance.
	Hair must be clean and neat and suit the occasion. Long hair (girls) must be tied and may not interfere with the learner's vision.
	Unusual hairstyles, perms and colouring of hair are not permitted at an educational institution for young children.
	Colouring or perming of hair is not allowed. Learners will immediately be sent home and may only return to school once the hair conforms to the school rules.
	Cultural differences with regard to hair styles will be respected within limits.
	Boys' hair may not hang over the collar or ears and must always look neat. The fringe may not touch the eyebrows.
	The final discretion concerning unusual hairstyles will be handled in consultation with the principal and Management Council.
	Neatness of hair also applies to sport and school functions.

JEWELLERY AND MAKE-UP

	No make-up is allowed.
	Boys may only wear a watch and approved medical bracelet.
	Girls may only wear a watch and approved medical bracelet. Only thin gold earrings. "Sleepers" or studs may be worn in the lobe of the ear. Earrings with any form of hanging decoration may not be worn.

FORBIDDEN ITEMS

The following items are forbidden:

	Any weapons (guns; toy guns; knives; sticks, etc),
	Cigarettes, cigarette lighters, matches fire-crackers.
	Alcoholic drinks, drugs, contraceptives or pornography.
	Dangerous toys and valuable items.
	Bubblegum.
	Foam, e.g. shaving cream.

SAFETY

	According to law, the school grounds must be physically safe for all our learners. Any form of physical violence or verbal abuse is forbidden.
	Bribery, intimidation, swearing and molestation are not allowed and could lead to expulsion.

PROPERTY

	All personal belongings and school property must be respected.
	Parents of learners who damage school property are personally responsible for the replacement or repair of damaged property.

DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

	Learners who transgress the school rules will be issued with a work report. The transgression will be indicated and the parent/guardian must please sign receipt thereof. After three transgressions the learner will be required to report to the grade head. The consequences will be to attend a detention class on a Saturday afternoon from 14:00 to 16:00.
	The parent and teachers are regarded as educational partners and we therefore rely on your co-operation.
	Parents may liaise with the grade head when necessary. Serious offences are referred to the principal, parents and Governing Body.
	Where necessary he/she will be given the guidance required to rectify his/her problem. Parents/guardians are always part of this process.

CONDUCT OF LEARNERS

	Learners must attend school during the stipulated school hours. During these hours a learner may not be absent from class nor may he/she leave the school premises without the permission of the principal.
	While a learner is under the supervision of the school, he/she may not physically threaten or endanger a fellow pupil, nor may he/she have any dangerous objects or substances in his/her possession.
	No learner may smoke or be in possession of any drugs, alcohol or undesirable material, nor may he/she provide other pupils with such material.
	School property or the property of others, may not be damaged, defaced of spoiled in any manner.
	Skateboards may not be used on the school grounds. Bicycles must be pushed and left at the school racks provided. Bicycles must be securely locked at all times. Protective headgear is recommended for cyclists.
	No learner is allowed in the school building before 08:00, or during any breaks, except if it is raining or if an educator has granted permission.
	Running or playing in the school buildings, passages or on the verandas is strictly forbidden. Ball games are only allowed in specific areas. Playing in the garden and against the sloping walls is not permitted.
	Learners must respond promptly when the school bell has rung. No running or shouting is permitted in the school building. Learners must move in an orderly and quiet manner. On rainy days learners may sit or stand in school passages, but on no account will playing of any games be permitted.
	Classrooms, passages, toilets, and playgrounds must be kept clean and tidy at all times.
	Learners are not allowed in the hall or on the stage without the permission of an educator. Eating is not allowed in the hall.
	No learner may make himself/herself guilty of any form of misconduct towards the principal, educators, administrative staff, parents of the school, or visitors to the school.
	Learners' conduct outside the school premises, even during school holidays, should always honour the name of the school.