Code of Conduct - Alberton Stars Private School

Every learner at the school is bound by this code of conduct:

At the school during normal school hours (08:00 – 14:00).
During extracurricular activities and school functions.
When a learner appears in public in a school uniform. It is the responsibility of the school to:
Ensure that copies of the code of conduct will be kept by the Principal and the administrative department, and that learners and parents/guardians will have free access to the code of conduct.
Should a learner request a copy of the code of conduct, he/she will be supplied with a copy free of charge. It is the responsibility of educators to:
Ensure that all stakeholders are at least annually made aware of the content and implementation requirements of this policy.
Ensure that the provisions of this policy are enforced.
Make available to learners, parents/ guardians, this code of conduct, or any other policy of the school, when requested.
Implement and apply the code of conduct equally and fairly. It is the responsibility of learners to:
Familiarise themselves with the contents of this code of conduct.
Sign a copy of the acknowledgement attached as Addendum A to this policy, confirming that he/she has received this code of conduct and agree to adhere to it.
Comply with instructions from educators and the general rules of the school.
Behave responsibly and do not endanger the safety and welfare of others.
Respect and care for the property of the school and others.
Maintain sound relations with others at school, be courteous, and respect the dignity and self-worth of others.
Be punctual and observe the timekeeping practices of the school.
Behave honestly and conduct themselves with integrity.
Accept legitimate punishment and disciplinary action taken against them as being fair, reasonable, and rehabilitative.
Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the opportunity to learn and be diligent in their efforts to learn.
Conduct themselves within the policies, codes, and rules of the school, whether described in this code of conduct or any other policy or rule implemented by the school.
Behave respectfully towards all employees of the school and with consideration for their fellow learners.
Treat all school property with utmost care.
Always be dressed properly and exhibit good behaviour.
Contribute to the neatness of buildings and school grounds by not littering.
Arrive punctually in the mornings.
Arrive at classes prepared for the day’s work, i.e. with the necessary stationery and learning material.
Complete homework to the best of their ability.
Follow good hygiene procedures, wash regularly, brush teeth well, and wear clean clothes.
Respond to reasonable requests from educators and employees of the school.
Avoid the use of foul language.
Refrain from chewing gum at school.
The school does not take responsibility for the theft of valuables.
Learners may not receive visitors during school hours. Urgent messages may be left with the administration office, and these will be handed out during break or after school.
All clothing items and personal possessions must be marked. It is the responsibility of parents/guardians/sponsors to:
Familiarise him/her with the contents of the code of conduct and ensure that the code of conduct is properly understood by the learners.
Participate in the learning process and assist their children with homework, encourage, check results, and communicate freely with the school.
Sign a copy of the acknowledgement attached as Addendum A to this policy, confirming that he/she has received a copy of this code of conduct and will do what is practically possible.
Actively support the efforts of the school and its educators to teach their children.
Involve themselves to the fullest possible extent in school activities.
Make positive suggestions and contributions to improve the school’s education process and the learning environment.
Work with the school to overcome any learner behaviour that negatively impacts the learning environment.
Support the disciplinary structures and procedures of the school in the interest of maintaining an orderly and positive learning environment.
Encourage their children to participate fully in school and extra-curricular activities.
Ensure that learners are in attendance at all compulsory attendance functions and activities and that school timekeeping requirements are observed.
Keep them informed about their child’s progress and behaviour as reflected in the progress reports.
Inform the school in writing of any changes in their contact details.
Ensure that school and other fees are paid timeously.
General rules
Learners shall support the Principal and members of staff to establish and maintain good order and an environment and conditions in which the process of teaching and learning can take place. In particular, learners shall be required to obey and promptly carry out any instructions reasonably given by the Principal, any educator, or class leader to this end.
In their dealings with one another, learners shall be required to show mutual respect and tolerance. In particular, learners shall refrain from any conduct calculated to harm the physical, mental, or moral welfare of any other learners, or which may have that result.
ALBS Private School is a smoking-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, weapon-free, gun-free, and gambling-free zone.
No learner will be allowed to have any pornographic or offensive material (including on cell phones)
No vandalism will be tolerated.
Learners must take care of their own personal belongings and Princess Park ALBS Private. The school will accept no responsibility for any loss or damage.
Learners who are found to have stolen property in their possession will have steps taken against them, which might include criminal action.
School bags must be of good quality, and learners will not be allowed to carry schoolbooks in plastic bags.
Learners are not allowed to play with firefighting equipment and will be expected to replace all damaged equipment.
Learners must switch off all cell phones during the school day.
Learners may not eat or drink in the classrooms, and classrooms must be kept neat. Chewing gum/bubble gum is FORBIDDEN. The school grounds must always be kept neat (pick up a paper, don’t walk past it).
School management, administrative staff, and educators have the right to search the belongings of a learner for cigarettes, drugs, weapons, stolen property, or pornographic
material in cases where there is reasonable suspicion and sufficient information to suspect a learner of such offence.
Educators have the right to make and display rules regarding classroom conduct in their classrooms, and insofar as these rules do not interfere with this code of conduct, school rules, or the rights of the learners, learners must adhere to these rules.
The rules regarding property apply to all ALBS Private School property, which includes:
The land and buildings occupied by the ALBS Private School and any permanent or relatively permanent fixture or fitting on or in such land or buildings, including equipment, computers, books, materials, motor vehicles, and the like, owned by the ALBS Private School, hired by the ALBS Private School or stored by the ALBS Private School, is the property of members of staff, fellow learners, and visitors to the ALBS Private School.

These rules apply to property on the ALBS Private School premises, in the vicinity of the ALBS Private School, at or in the vicinity of the venue of any ALBS Private School activity, as well as any mode of transport conveying learners to or from ALBS Private School or ALBS Private School activities.
The ALBS Private School reserves the right to take disciplinary action against a learner for misconduct that took place ‘off-site’, e.g. after school hours and/or off ALBS Private School premises, and/or which may harm the ALBS Private School and/or other learners as a result.
Every learner has a right to education, and the ALBS Private School respects this right.
Registers must be kept to record the learner’s attendance in every class.
Although the school will attempt to make parents/guardians aware of any notices issued to learners through SMS, email, or D6 Communicator, it is the responsibility of the learners to ensure that parents/guardians receive notices.
Learners must, in general, at all times:
– Adhere to the prescribed school dress code at school, during sports events, and during all other school events.
– Be neatly dressed at all times during the school day and at all school events.
– Have neat hairstyles under the school rules.
– Only wear the jewellery stipulated in the school rules.
Learners are not allowed to display any form of political support or ideology through physical appearance or the wearing of clothes, garments, or jewellery.
Learners are not allowed to have tattoos or any other form of body art that is visible whilst wearing school clothes or sports clothes.
Cell phones:
In our time we live, it is understandable for parents to allow their children to come to school with a cell phone. However, this leaves the school with a huge problem -pupils tend to listen to music and play games during teaching time. Cell phones get stolen or are used to call parents to fetch learners who are not feeling well. You may only fetch a child from school if someone from the office calls you. Learners with cell phones should keep them out of sight and switched off until the school adjourns at 14h00. If a learner is caught playing or using a cell phone during school hours (including breaks), the phone will be confiscated and kept safe in the office until the parent of the learner comes to collect it. It is asked of all parents to assist us in this matter. Please take note that this rule will also apply to all other electronic devices such as iPods / Tablets, etc.
School uniforms and appearances
ALBS Private School learners are recognised by their uniform, and they are proud of their uniform. ALBS Private School prescribes the uniform to be worn by all learners during school hours as well as during official school functions. Personal appearances are very important as they reflect a learner’s respect for him-/herself as well as for their school. Summer refers to the 1st, 3rd, and 4th terms. Winter refers to the second term. The uniform is available at Our School on an Order basis. Please mark all uniforms. We cannot be held responsible for lost uniform