Tenterfield High School

Code of Conduct 2021

RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, DO YOUR BEST

CONTENTS

Core Values……………………………………………………………………………….. 1 Staff Expectations of Students…………………………………………………………. 2 Positive Merit Scheme……….…………………………………………………………... 3 Negative Levels……................................................................................................. 5 Criteria Guidelines for Negative Referrals………………………………………....... 6 Hierarchy of Behaviours…..…………………………………………………………….. 7 Consequences For Behaviours………………………………………………………… 8 Behaviour Management Flow Chart……………………………………................... 9 Mobile Phones & Electronic Device Policy………………………………………….. 10 Year 12 Privileges…………………………………………………………………………. 13 THS Anti-Bullying Plan….…………………………………………………………………. 15 Flowchart of Procedures For Dealing With Bullying/Harrassment………………. 18

CORE VALUES:

RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY DO YOUR BEST Treating others as you want to be treated Regard for the wishes, feelings or rights of

others Caring for yourself and others Valuing others opinions, culture, views and

unique differences Showing empathy towards another

Looks like:

Listening Recognizing roles of others Manners Punctual Polite language Prepared for class Cooperative Follow instructions Honest Take care of property Use equipment safely Pride in appearance Wear uniform with pride Follow policies & procedures

(rules/guidelines) Valuing education Cultural awareness Communicating well with others Caring for the environment Acknowledge the success of others

Accepting the duty to comply Accept the duty to be in control of yourself Maintaining values Accountability for your own actions

Looks like:

Do your best Allow others to learn Punctuality Prepared for lessons Appropriate language Follow the rules Correct use of phones & other electronic

devices Handing work/tasks/ assessments in on time Name on all work Pride in work Monitoring behaviour Accept consequences for your own

behaviour Helping others

Strive to achieve higher than you expect Apply yourself to all activities Have a go, mate!!! Try your hardest Meet challenges Diligence

Looks like:

Complete work to the best of your ability Give 100% Discover your potential Follow instructions Strive Achieve Extend Contribute Genuine attempt Push boundaries in learning Participate Share ideas Involved Praise Pride in your work Ask for help if needed Set goals & strive to achieve them Supportive of others Be organised Prepared- have all equipment Value education Active participation in all events Resolution with staff/fellow students Try new things Challenge yourself Self-reflection Volunteer eg read in class, answer

questions, submit work

1

Staff Expectations (of students):

Classroom Assembly/ Roll Call Technology Playground/Duty In the Community Faculty/

Common Room General SASS/SLSOs

Resp

ect

• Speak respectfully • Be punctual • Be polite • Positive attitude • Well mannered • Listen attentively to

speaker/s • Pride in themselves • Pride in the school • Appropriate language • Show empathy • Cooperative • Considerate • Put hand up • Not interrupt others when

they speak

• Be punctual • Listen to the speaker • Respect achievements • Appropriate applause • Correct uniform

• I will not use mobile phones at school

• I will use the department’s network for learning

• I will use devices during school activities only at the direction of the teacher

• I will not attach any school-owned equipment to my mobile device without the permission of the school

• I will not hack or bypass any hardware and software security implemented by the department or my school

• I will not use any device to knowingly search for, link to, access or send anything that is: offensive, pornographic, threatening, abusive or defamatory, considered to be bullying

• Keep area tidy • Take pride in

environment • Respect space of

others • No pushing in Canteen

area • Inclusive of others • Respect diversity

• Speak politely • Show respect

towards others • Courteous

• Knock & wait to be invited in

• Act in a respectful manner

• Not ask inappropriate questions

• Respect privacy of others

• Value educational opportunities

• Value equipment & facilities

• Wear uniform • Wear correct

shoes (WHS) • Show

leadership

• Be respectful to all staff

• Appreciative

Resp

onsib

ility

• Bring equipment • Be prepared for lessons • Complete work to the

best of your ability • Follow instructions • Ask questions • Engage with work • Show interest • Behave appropriately • Act responsibly • Complete tasks • Attempt homework • Allow others to learn • Do your best • Accept consequences

for your own behaviour

• Follow directions • High expectations • Attempt tasks • Strive to improve • Line up • Stay in correct group • Wear correct shoes

(WHS)

• Be aware of plagiarism and copyright

• Use social media responsibly outside school hours

• Respect others’ privacy • I will use my own

portal/internet log-in details and will never share them with others

• I will stay safe by not giving my personal information to strangers

• Pick up own rubbish & put in bins

• Stay in designated areas

• Respect boundaries • Responsible for own

actions • Act in a safe manner • Safe behaviour • No unsafe behaviour • Appropriate games

• Wear uniform with pride

• Reflect values of THS

• Positivity

• Wait for teacher • Enter when asked to • Not disrupt other

people • Out of class pass • Communicate clearly

• Provide explanation for absences & lateness

• Toilet used at recess/lunch times

• Wear uniform • No phone

usage • No eating or

chewing in class

• Accept assistance

• Behave appropriately

• Seek help • Honesty • Resolve issues

Do y

our b

est • Consistent application to

all tasks • Achieve- no excuses • Share • Actively participate • Try your hardest

• Take notice of messages

• Be a role model • Follow instructions

• Follow instructions for use of technology

• Value difference • Care for the

environment • Sportsmanship

• Participate • Value the local

community activities

• Look out for elderly & disabled

• Volunteer

• Speak in a polite manner to staff

• Value opinions of others

• Value differences

• Attend meetings

• Turn up to training

• Take advise in a mature manner

• Attempt activities

2

Positive Merit Scheme

Our merit scheme is an evidence-based whole school process to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for all students. It is based on three main points: Tier 1 - Universal Prevention – to create a preventative, positive learning environment for all students Tier 2 - Targeted Interventions – to improve social-emotional skills for students who need

additional support Tier 3 - Individualised Intensive Supports - for students who have experienced academic and

behavioural difficulties over an extended period of time.

The Award system is reset at the start of every school year.

Cumulative Total Number of Awards Required

20 Awards in any area Bronze Award 1

40 Awards in any area Bronze Award 2

60 Awards in any area Bronze Major Award

80 Awards in any area Silver Award 1

100 Awards in any area Silver Award 2

120 Awards in any area Silver Major Award

140 Awards in any area Gold Award 1

160 Awards in any area Gold Award 2

180 Awards in any area Gold Major Award

200 Awards in any area

+ 2 Service Awards

Platinum Major Award

Awards are awarded for: • active participation during the school day • improved effort and application in class • outstanding effort in classwork or assignments • excellent achievement in school, sport or community pursuits • consistent effort to achieve potential • compliance with school rules and teacher directions • positive interactions with others • the wearing of full school uniform – to be monitored in Home Group • regular attendance • any positive behaviours not listed

3

Positive Merit Scheme continued Additional information

• Students receive1 award at a time from staff. • Each award is of equal value. • Year Advisors will keep track of the awards • A Service Award is achieved by representing the school, in community & major school

activities. • A student can earn a Service Award at any time throughout the year for it to count. • Major Award winners will be presented their certificate at an assembly each term. • Platinum Major Awards to be presented at the Presentation Day assembly. • A letter will be sent home when a student achieves a Major Award. • Major Award winners will be automatically entered into a raffle at the end of each term.

Prizes to be determined. • A Reward Day will be held each term for Major Award winners. A student will be ineligible to

participate if they are on a Deputy Principal or Head Teacher Wellbeing monitoring card or as determined by the Principal.

• Negative Sentral entries do not impact on the accumulation of awards.

4

Negative Levels

The Student Code of Conduct for negative behaviour should be read in conjunction with the NSW Department of Education Suspension & Expulsion Procedures. Referrals are entered on Sentral by teachers to record those students whose attitudes and actions reflect a negative approach to school values. This is done in consultation with the subject Head Teacher/Playground Head Teacher. Students may earn negative referrals in a range of areas: lack of effort, poor behaviour, truanting, bullying, misuse of equipment, failure to follow instructions, inappropriate language, vandalism, littering, etc as listed in the following chart. These are aligned with the school values of Respect, Responsibility and Do Your Best. This behaviour may take place in such areas as classrooms, Library, sport, playground, corridors or when representing the school for any excursion or activity including when not on campus.

Steps: 1. When students have received 3 negative referrals in our Code of Conduct, they will be referred to the Head Teacher Wellbeing for a wellbeing discussion. When students have received 5 negative referrals in our Code of Conduct, they will be referred to the Head Teacher Wellbeing and will be required to complete a monitoring card for 5 school days with the expectation that the card will reflect satisfactory or above behaviours, otherwise, the monitoring will be extended until this can be achieved or referred to the Deputy Principal. The monitoring card is to be presented to the Head Teacher Wellbeing daily.

2. If the student then earns more negative entries they will be placed on Isolation with a Head Teacher for a day (all day or equivalent if they are late or truant). A warning to suspend letter will be sent home as well as phone contact. 3. If the student continues to gain negative entries after completing Isolation or fails to satisfy conditions when on Isolation, they may be suspended. Further Isolation may also be considered. 4. On return from Suspension, the student will be interviewed by the Deputy Principal. The student will need to discuss reasons for the Suspension and moving forward responsibly. A Monitoring Card may also be used. Wellbeing support structures may also be undertaken to support school re-entry.

Guidelines: 1. A student will not be allowed to represent THS or participate in extra-curricular activities if he/she is currently on 4 or more entries or is on Suspension from the school at the time of the excursion or at the time the permission note was issued. 2. A student may not be allowed to represent THS or participate in extra-curricular activities for a period of 10 schools days after the Return from Suspension Interview or at the Deputy Principal’s or Principal’s discretion. 3. Suspensions, as well as a history of negative behaviour or attendance may affect students’ ability to represent the school or participate in extra-curricular activities. This will be at the discretion of the Deputy Principal or Principal. 4. A student in Year 11 who has been suspended in the first semester of that year prior to election of School Leaders will need to justify before a panel (two Executive excluding the Principal and a staff member) why they should be eligible for nomination. 5. A student who has been elected to the SRC or School Leader and been suspended will lose that position as a result of the suspension. 6. A student who is currently on suspension from school is not allowed to participate in any school activity including spectator at a sporting event. This includes not allowed on school grounds or any other venue where a recognised school event is taking place.

Entries on Sentral: 1. A student will maintain their entries for the duration of the term in which they occur. 2. At the beginning of each term students will resume on zero entries, however, where these have been close to the end of a term, the Senior Executive has the discretion to maintain the entries for a period of up to ten school weeks. 3. The Senior Executive reserves the right to place a student in Isolation if they have displayed persistent disobedience in one or several lessons during the period of one school day. The Senior Executive has the right if required to make an extra-ordinary decision on the course of action to be followed in the Code of Conduct.

Reflection Room: Students may also be placed in a reflection room by the Deputy Principal or Principal. This is for serious incidents where a student needs to be withdrawn from the playground. While in the Reflection Room, the student will need to complete a reflection sheet on their behaviour. Depending on the incident a reflection room may count as an isolation or as a negative sentral entry. This will be at the discretion of the Deputy Principal or Principal.

5

Criteria Guidelines for Negative Referrals

RESPECT Staff 1 Littering T/HT 2 Inappropriate Language/Swearing after a warning T/HT 3 Deliberately annoying a student(s) T/HT 4 Disruptive Behaviour (e.g. persistent talking) T/HT 5 Argumentative/Back Chatting T/HT 6 Failure to follow Exam Room Rules T/HT 7 Stealing – Possibility of Suspension HT/DP/P 8 Failure to Cooperate with Staff T/HT 9 Continued Disobedience of multiple staff – Possibility of Suspension HT/DP/P

10 Bullying and Harassment – Possibility of Suspension

- Verbal - Physical

T/HT/DP/P

11 Racial/Sexual(Homophobic) Vilification – Possibility of Suspension HT/DP/P 12 Cyber Bullying/SMS abuse – Suspension DP/P 13 Pornography in any form – Suspension DP/P 14 Swearing at Teacher/Threatening a Teacher/Referee/SLSO – Suspension DP/P 15 Sexual Harassment/Dacking of Students – Suspension DP/P RESPONSIBILITY

16 Sent to the Isolation Desk T/HT 17 Failure to attend detention T/HT 18 Consumption of food/gum/drink in class after warning, aerosols T/HT 19 Failure to cooperate while on the Isolation Desk/Referred to the Head Teacher HT 20 Refusal to go to the Head Teacher or failure to cooperate with the Head Teacher HT 21 Refusal to go to the Principal or Deputy Principal – Suspension DP/P 22 Refusal to go to Isolation – Suspension DP/P 23 Failure to follow the rules of Isolation – Suspension DP/P 24 Late to class without a note T/HT 25 Leaving class without permission T/HT 26 Misusing a Leave Pass T/HT 27 Being Out of Bounds T/HT 28 Truanting internal (within school grounds) HT/DP 29 Truanting external (out of school) HT/DP 30 Dangerous Behaviour in the Playground/Corridor T/HT 31 Misuse of Equipment (e.g. Footballs) T/HT 32 Unauthorised use of the Lift T/HT 33 Vandalism of School/Student/Staff Property including:

Graffiti on Desks/Walls Interfering with Students Bags/Hats

T/HT

34 Use of Technology inappropriately (including headphones, computers), use of banned items eg spray deodorants, drinks such as Red Bull – Possibility of Suspension

HT/DP/P

35 Malicious Damage of School Property – Suspension DP/P 36 Use of Mobile Phone/Electronic Device – Possibility of Suspension (See Mobile

Phone Policy) HT/DP/P

DO YOUR BEST 37 Not attempting class work/homework T/HT 38 Not bringing equipment (repeatedly) T/HT Other

39 Smoking HT/DP/P 40 Unauthorised Use of a Car during the school day HT/DP/P 41 Passenger in a car during the school day HT/DP/P 42 Drug Use/Possession/Alcohol – Suspension DP/P 43 Fighting/Possession of a Weapon (e.g. knife)– Suspension DP/P

6

Hierarchy of Behaviours

Classroom Teacher (Green)

Head Teacher (Orange)

Severe behaviours or persistent behaviours Principal/Deputy Principal (Red)

Not attempting classwork/homework Disruptive behaviour Persistent talking Walking around the room Leave seat without permission Swinging on the chair Not bringing equipment Chewing gum/eating Out of uniform (Assembly/PDHPE/Sport) Incorrect shoes (WHS) Persistent silly noises Truanting Calling out in classroom Late Leaving early Swearing (in general conversation) Backchat Littering (includes classroom) Throwing objects Not following classroom rules Bullying/harassment/teasing Sport issues Playground issues Excursion issues Inappropriate conversation/s Misuse of equipment Talking over others Disrupting others answering questions Isolation desk- failure to follow directions (after 3 warnings) Argumentative Non – compliance with seating plan

Disruptive behaviour – ongoing Persistent misbehaviour - items on Green List Isolation desk misdemeanour/s Follow up negative referrals Misuse of technology Refusing to enter classroom Dangerous behaviour Aggressive behaviour Inappropriate behaviour in exams Vandalism- minor Graffiti – minor Playground referrals Sport referrals Bullying/harassment- ongoing, noticeable Assessment task non-completion/non-serious attempt Continual lateness/truanting Non-completion of Monitoring booklet Non-completion of class tasks Not showing for detention Physical – unwanted behaviour/s No class work attempted Sexism/sexist comments Homophobic comments Inappropriate objects- rubber bands Persistent littering Fighting – push/shove Zero letters- assessments N Award letters

Dangerous behaviour Racist comments Sexually inappropriate behaviour Vandalism - property damage Sexual harassment Rumour spreading-persistent Bullying – systematic Continued minor behaviours (after second attempt at resolution by the HT)

Short Suspension (1-4 days)

• Student swearing at a

teacher • Aggressive Behaviour • Alcohol possession/use • Smoking – 2nd offence • Persistent misbehaviour • Mobile phone use • Theft (proven) Long Suspension (5-20 days)

• Physical assault • Fire lighting • Weapon possession (must

be on DEC weapon suspension list)

• Persistent misbehaviour – after 2 short suspensions within 12 months

• Exposure • Sexual assault • Violence • Stealing related to the

school • Vandalism higher level • Drugs – possession/use • Theft (proven)

7

Consequences (For Behaviours)

Teacher strategies (Green) (Minor behaviours)

Head Teacher (Orange) (Major & continued behaviours)

Principal/ Deputy Principal (Red) (Severe behaviours, suspension)

Warnings- 3 – Code of Conduct Classroom behaviour ‘contract’ Classroom behaviour wall chart Isolation desk Discussion after lesson Choices/reflective talk with teacher Buddy system Classroom monitoring system/as per faculty booklet Negative referral points - Code of Conduct Removal from practical lesson Moved from other students Seating plan Detention Isolation Referral to Learning Support Team Refer to Welfare Team Referral to School Counsellor Referral to Student Support Officer Referral to Year Adviser Referral to Girls/Boys Adviser Sent to Head Teacher Sent to another teacher’s (usually Yr 12) room – short term Phone call to parent/carer Letter to parent/carer Mediation Whole class detention Clean up mess/litter/damage Apology Support in classroom

ENTER ON SENTRAL

Isolation Room Faculty Monitoring Booklet Buddy system Playground withdrawal Sport – choices limited Phone call to parent/carer Letter to parent/carer Interviewed with DP Interview with parent/carer Detention Referral to Learning Support Team Referral to Welfare Team Referral to School Counsellor Referral to Student Support Officer Referral to Year Adviser Referral to Girls/Boys Adviser Sent to DP Sent to another HT’s room (or Year 12 class)– short term Moved to another class Time Out strategy Mediation Class re-entry interview with HT & teacher Support in classroom

ENTER ON SENTRAL

Choices/reflective talk with DP Behaviour Monitoring Booklet Interview with teacher/HT & student Phone call to parent/carer Interview with parent/carer Mediation Letter to parent/carer- Formal Caution Exclusion list Time out card Referral to School Counsellor Referral to Welfare Team Referral to LST Explore other options – MC class, work experience, Distance Ed, medical specialist, TAFE, partial attendance, exemption, HSLO, etc Short Suspension (4 days) (may include in-school) Long Suspension (5-20 days)

8

Teacher Strategies: Functional & orderly classroom Teach & rehearse classroom procedures & routines Communicate clear expectations Arrive at class on time Plan interesting & challenging lessons Non-verbal cues to redirect students Close by comment Eg stop talking Distract and divert Eg ask them a question Casual statements Eg Let’s look at your response Analyse the situation – ‘What is it I am doing when student X breaks the rules’ Do not take the student’s action personally Take the student aside & give them options Rule reminder Make sure consequences are clear & followed through every time Provide clear choices Reinforce acceptable behaviour Seating plan- move if needed Alternative task Buddy system Curriculum adjustments Referral to Learning Support Reflective talk with teacher Restorative or reflective detention Removal from practical lessons Mediation Parent contact Clean up mess, litter, damage Removal to another teacher (short term) Removal to HT for rest of lesson Written/verbal apology

Incident Classroom PGD Sport Assembly, etc

FIRST WARNING Redirection to

appropriate behaviour

SECOND WARNING Redirect to appropriate behaviour Implement relevant strategies & consequences Conversation with student

THIRD WARNING Isolation desk Redirect to appropriate behaviour Implement relevant strategies & consequences Conversation with student Record on Sentral

ISSUE RESOLVED

Monitor 5 consecutive lessons

Faculty Card?

Major or Severe?

Teac

her

Hea

d Te

ache

r D

eput

y Pr

inci

pal

Prin

cipa

l

Major Incident Non-compliant with CRT level Repeated task non-completion Breach of classroom safety Persistently late to class Rudeness Defiance of teacher instructions Teasing or harassment Swearing at a peer Partial truancy Persistent misuse of technology Persistently failing to bring necessary equipment Refusal to enter classroom Inappropriate behaviour in exams/assessments/tests Graffiti-minor Cheating/plagiarism Assessment non-completion or non-serious attempt

HT discussion with classroom teacher regarding strategies already implemented Have teacher-based strategies been exhausted?

Head Teacher Intervention Conversation with student Implement relevant strategies Faculty Monitoring Card Contact home Record on Sentral

Head Teacher Strategies: As per teacher strategies Meeting with student which may include teacher Mediation Consultation with Year Adviser or Student Welfare Teacher HT spends time in the classroom Parent meeting Removed from lesson/class for a short time (5 lesson max) & placed with HT Removed/isolated in playground/Sport/Assembly, etc Removal to another teacher Eg in a Year 12 class (5 lesson max) Class re-entry interview (HT, CRT, student) Time out strategy Behaviour contract Student interviewed with DP Student sent to DP

Severe Incident Non-compliance with HT level Defiance of HT instructions Continued or gross disobedience Vandalism Aggressive or dangerous behaviour Swearing at a staff member Fighting (physical violence) Persistent rumour spreading Bullying or harassment (repeated, severe) Truancy (external) Misuse of senior leave pass Misuse of motor vehicle Possession of offensive or banned items Conduct prejudicial to the school

DP discussion with HT regarding strategies already implemented

Have these strategies been exhausted?

DP intervention Conversation with student

Implement strategies DP monitoring card

Contact home Record on Sentral

DP Strategies As per teacher and HT strategies Choices/reflective talk with DP Interview with teacher/HT & student Withdrawal of privileges (socials, non-compulsory excursions, extra-curricular activities, driving – guidelines as per THS student Code of Conduct) Referral to Learning Support Referral to School Counsellor Referral to member of Wellbeing Team Partial attendance Withdrawal from Playground Isolation with a HT Suspension (Short) Suspension (Long) Return from Suspension interview DP Monitoring Card

Zero Tolerance Behaviour Non-compliance with DP intervention Possession of alcohol/drugs or alcohol/drug affected Repeated smoking offences Extreme/continual bullying Physical violence with a weapon Criminal activities

Principal discussion with DP regarding strategies already

implemented

Principal Strategies As per previous strategies Parent interview Police contact Suspension (Long) Formal warning of possible expulsion Expulsion

NO

YES

STRATEGIES

YES

NO

YES

NO

Monitor 5 consecutive lessons

DP Monitoring Card?

NO

NO YES

NO

NO

MINOR

YES

YES

STRATEGIES

YES

YES

YES

NO

Mobile Phone and Electronic Device Policy

Overview Tenterfield High School believes in maintaining a safe and effective educational environment for all students. Research shows that the mere presence of mobile phones in the classroom and playground can be detrimental to student performance, mental health and positive social interactions. Therefore, Tenterfield High School has banned the use of mobile phones in the school at all times apart from: 1) Students who require it as a medical emergency device 2) Some pre-approved learning activities (outlined below) Tenterfield High School accepts that parents give their children mobile phones to protect them from everyday risks involving personal security and safety. There is also increasing concern about children travelling alone or commuting long distances to school. It is acknowledged that providing a child with a mobile phone gives parents reassurance. As a result, students will be required to switch off their phones and store them in their bag from the time they enter the school till the time they leave school. If a parent needs to contact a student during the school day, they may call the Front Office on 6736 1200. Although the school understands that many students will bring mobile phones it accepts no responsibility for replacing lost, stolen or damaged mobile phones, including travelling to and from school. Pre-approved Learning Device There may be times when phones may be used at the discretion of the classroom teacher for a pre-approved learning activity. In this instance the teacher will send a note home outlining the activities that will be completed and for how long the device will be used. Normal code of conduct will apply outside of this lesson and for inappropriate use during lessons School Sport, Excursions and Sports Carnivals The mobile phone policy is also applicable to school sport. Students will not be able to use their phones during Wednesday school sport or school carnivals but may be allowed on certain school excursions at the discretion of the teachers involved. Procedures for not following the mobile phone policy The flow chart attached outlines the procedures for not complying with the school’s mobile phone policy. Additional information to the flow chart: 1) The parent / carer may choose not to collect the phone that day. In these instances, the phone will be kept in the school vault until it is convenient for the parent / carer to collect. 2) There may be exceptional and rare circumstances where a parent / carer is not able to collect the phone that day and the student requires it that afternoon or evening. In negotiation with a Deputy Principal or Principal the phone in these instances may be given to the student, however the parent / carer will still be required to attend a meeting

at the school as soon as possible. The student will not be allowed to have their phone at school until this meeting occurs.

10

Staff use of Mobile Phones Staff need to have their phones on them at all times in case they need them in an emergency. Staff also require them for some administrative purposes - such as roll marking. However, apart from these circumstances staff are expected to model appropriate mobile phone behaviour and only use their phone where necessary. Policy around other devices 1) Wireless/wired Headphones are banned and must not be seen at school at all. The only exception to this rule is for Year 12 students in the senior study at the discretion of the teacher or during online testing (VALID/NAPLAN) 2) Smart Phones must be switched off at all times during the day. 3) Other devices such as laptops are allowed, however they must be used appropriately and in accordance with the school’s BYOD policy. The internet is only to be accessed via the school network not a phone hotspot and students must comply with teacher’s instructions when using these devices. If wireless headphones are seen or used and if other devices are used inappropriately, they will be confiscated and the implementation of the above procedures will occur.

11

Procedures for not Following the Mobile Phone and Electronic Device Policy

The teacher logs the incident on Sentral. The student will be required to attend a detention either that day or the

next day (if it occurs in the afternoon).

If this is a first offence that student will collect the phone after school from the office. For every offence after this the phone will be placed in the vault by the DP/Principal and phone home to arrange a time for the

parent/carer to pick up the phone after 3pm that day.

Further disciplinary action will be taken as follows: 2nd incident of having phone confiscated in - school isolation 3rd incident of having phone confiscated - suspension

If a student refuses to follow the teacher’s instructions and hand over the phone then a Head Teacher or Deputy Principal is to be called. If the student hands over their phone

they will then need to attend an executive detention.

If a student refuses to follow the Head Teacher or Deputy Principal’s instructions it will result in a suspension for persistent disobedience.

Please note that wireless headphones are not to be seen or used and will be subject to the same procedures above. Smart Watches must be on aeroplane mode at all times. The

inappropriate use of smart watches as well as other devices such as iPads and laptops, will also be subjected to the same procedures.

Staff member contacts the front office to say that a student is bringing over a phone in an envelope

12

Year 12 Privileges

Below is the list of privileges and expectations for Year 12 students. Privileges are not a right and need to be respected as such. Should individual students not follow these guidelines, privileges may be removed. The aim is to encourage responsible and respectful behaviour that show trust and build skills for life beyond school. Privileges: • All students in Year 12 need to sign in at the Front Office every morning • Students not on class Period 1 may arrive later and sign in prior to their first lesson for the

day. Students are NOT permitted to sign in for any other student/s – this is a legal requirement

• Students must attend Monday morning Assembly at 8.45am in the MPU (enter by northern door and not be late)

• All students must attend Year Meetings every Wednesday in the Room 8 starting 8.45am • Students not on class Period 5 may go home at lunchtime (must sign out) • Students may sign out at lunchtime and must return to school in time for Period 5 (sign in

before 1.55pm). Do not be late for class • Priority in the Canteen Lines; this must be done respectfully • All students are encouraged to access the Library (supervised) during normal Sport time;

opportunity to get assistance and support • Students can leave school if they are ill, injured or have a special appointment. A note or

parent phone call is required to justify such absences; same procedures as for any other school student in any other year

• Senior Area: use of the COLA between the Administration block and the Admin Building • Use of the Senior Toilets • Use of the Library (if not booked for a class) • If you are driving to school you need to complete the paperwork to receive a Driver’s Pass

(Mandatory Dept of Education requirement). Note requirements for passengers too • Lockers are available – pay $100 deposit (refundable if no damage) to the Front Office

then see Mr Edmonds to get a key • Students may choose to eat lunch in town; remember you are representing your school;

polite and respectful behaviour with all members of the community. Students are not to purchase food or drinks from cafes to bring back to school for other students or to consume in class themselves

• On Wednesday some students may have a study lesson Period 4; they can choose to sign out as seniors do not do Sport. We encourage all Year 12 to use these study periods as a time to do revision, see a teacher or follow up on wellbeing support

Non-Privileges • Students cannot sign out at Recess • Students cannot sign out during Study Periods other than Period 1 and Period 5 • Students who need to leave the school at anytime must follow normal procedures for a

Leave Pass

13

Expectations Year 12 students at Tenterfield High School are expected to: • Wear full school uniform at school (Year 12 Jumper included) or when representing the

school • Attend the Athletics Carnival, the Swimming Carnival and the Cross Country • Attend all time-tabled classes and arrive on time • Attend Formal Assemblies • Behave in a mature and adult manner • Have attendance at no less than 85% (NESA guideline) • Follow the guidelines in the HSC Assessment Booklet • Present a positive image to the community at all times and places • Follow Tenterfield High School Student Code of Conduct at all times. Failure to do so will

incur sanctions outlined in this booklet • Respect all members of staff and fellow students As these privileges allow students a great deal of flexibility we require that parents/carers give permission and acknowledge the terms of these conditions

14

NSW Department of Education

Tenterfield High SchoolAnti-bullying Plan 2021

Bullying behaviour has three key features. It involves the intentional misuse of power in a

relationship. It is ongoing and repeated, and it involves behaviours that can cause harm.

The NSW Department of Education requires all NSW public schools to have an Anti-bullying

Plan which details the strategies implemented to reduce student bullying behaviours.

Resources

The NSW anti-bullying website (see: https://antibullying.nsw.gov.au/) provides evidence-based resources and information for schools, parents and carers, and students. Schools are encouraged to visit the website to support whole-school prevention, early intervention and response approaches and strategies for student bullying behaviour.

Tenterfield High School's commitment

Our school rejects all forms of bullying behaviours, including online (or cyber) bullying by maintaining a commitment to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful learning community that promotes student wellbeing. Executive staff are committed to establishing evidence-based approaches and strategies that promote a positive climate where bullying is less likely to occur.

l. School culture and inclusion

All members of the school community are active participants in building a welcoming school culture that values diversity and fosters positive relationships. A key component of a supportive school culture is building respectful

relationships and an ethos that bullying is not accepted, in both online and offline environments. School staff will actively respond to student bullying behaviour.

Our school engages in the following practices to promote a positive school culture.

l.l. Student assemblies

Student bullying and expectations about student behaviour will be discussed and information presented to promote a positive school culture where bullying is not accepted.

Dates Communication topics

Term l Behaviour code for students and reinforcing consistent messages about student expectations

Term 2 Mindfulness & Processes for dealing with bullying

Term3 Cyber safety

Term 4 Well being day - focus on positive relationships and mental health

.t,1k ---

ed ucation.nsw.gov.au NSW GOVERNMENT

1.2 Staff communication and professional learning

Staff will be supported with professional learning that provides evidence-based ways to encourage and teach positive social and emotional wellbeing and discourage, prevent, identify, and respond effectively to student bullying behaviour.

Dates Communication topics and Professional learning

Term l Unpacking school anti-bullying plan and processes

Term 2 Outline of positive strategies to prevent bullying and support positive relationships

Term 3 Review of school wellbeing program and activities

Term 4 Conflict Resolution Training for Executive

1.3. New and casual staff

New and casual staff will be informed about our school's approaches and strategies to prevent and respond to student bullying behaviour in the following ways.

New and casual staff are informed about the school's approaches and strategies to prevent and respond to student

bullying behaviour, when it does occur, - all new staff undertake a comprehensive induction program that includes information about anti-bullying

strategies

- information is provided in a handout to staff when they enter on duty at the school

- an executive staff member speaks to new and casual staff when they enter on duty at the school

- the principal speaks to new executive staff when they enter on duty at the school, as part of the induction process.

2. Partnerships with families and community

Effective schools have high levels of parental and community involvement. This involvement is strongly related to improved student learning, attendance and behaviour. Our school proactively builds collaborative relationships with families and communities to create a shared understanding of how to support student learning, safety and wellbeing.

2.7. Website

Our school website has information to support families help their children to regulate their emotions and behaviour and develop socially. Information is provided to assist if children have been involved in bullying behaviour (as the person engaging in bullying behaviour, as the person being bullied or as the person witnessing the bullying behaviour).

The following are published on our school's website. Check the boxes that apply.

IZl School Anti-bullying Plan IZl NSW Anti-bullying website IZl Behaviour Code for Students

education.nsw.gov.au

2.2. Communication with parents Our school will provide information to parents to help promote a positive school culture where bullying is not acceptable and to increase parent's understanding of how our school addresses all forms of bullying behaviour.

Dates Communication methods and topics

Terml P&C meeting - Principal outlines plan and processes. Parent /Teacher evening.

Term 1 - 4 School Face book page -Various messages about plan and processes. Anti-bullying messages.

Term 3 Parent /Teacher Night

Term 4 Wellbeing Day. Parents invited to attend.

3. Support for wellbeing and positive behaviours

Our school's practices support student wellbeing and positive behaviour approaches that align with our school community's needs.

Social and emotional skills related to personal safety, resilience, help-seeking and protective behaviours are explicitly taught across the curriculum in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE).

Examples of other ways our school will embed student wellbeing and positive behaviour approaches and strategies in practices include the following.

Various activities that have a focus on preventing bullying, training students to deal with bullying, building strong positive and supportive relationships occur throughout the year including:

Student camps for Year 7, 9 & 11; Goodfella" (boys) and "Shark Cage" (girls) programs; Mindfulness program School Liaison Police workshops on cyber safety and other issues; Individual student support; Aboriginal student support group; RUOK Day, Say No to Bullying Day; Acknowledgement of positive behaviour; Student leadership groups; Teenage Mental Health First Aid training; Faculty·based activities.

Completed by: Brian Edmonds

Position:

Signature:

Deputy Principal (Rel)

Date: 27/01/2021

Principal name: _ _ _ _ _Stephanie Scott

Signature:

education.nsw.gov.au

Date: 27/1/2021

Mild or initial incident

Extreme

FLOWCHART OF PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH BULLYING/HARASSMENT

Moderate or repeated incident

Incident

Teacher Head Teacher - choices of strategies to follow o Referral to Year Adviser o Referral to Counsellor o Referral to LST o Parent interview o In-School Isolation o Detention o Playground withdrawal

Head Teacher

Deputy Principal o Parental interview o Suspension o Counsellor/Year Adviser o involvement o Referral to LST

Collection of reports from witnesses if appropriate For the bully:- o Verbal/written apology o Reminder of ‘rights, responsibilities and respect’ o Detention o Referral to Girls/Boys Adviser

Unresolved: Sentral entry Includes information already collected

Resolved: Sentral entry

Unresolved Referral to Deputy- Include information already collected

Unresolved –options available o Student Support Officer o Risk assessment-DoE o DoE support Referral o Exclusion o FACS o Safety & Security Unit o Police - Youth on Track o Outside agencies

* For the victim:- o Pupil Incident Report o Notification to Year Adviser, Counsellor o Check on safety of student o Strategies to build resilience & prevent recurrence o Choice of supportive staff member to report to

Resolved o Counsellor referral o Record of interview

Resolved o Counsellor referral o Record of interview

Monitor students Provide feedback to victim on action taken

Student Adviser and Counsellor support/intervention should be sought at all degrees of bullying if appropriate – both for the bully and the victim

Referral can be directly to Year Adviser, Counsellor, Girls/Boys Adviser or LST

* Monitoring and feedback to victims should continue until problem is resolved

18