New Zealand Education: Rules and Regulations
Figure 1.--Most students are serious and ready to get on with the various class activities. Schools have behavioral codes to deal with thpse students that require more than a little encoragement to behave themselves.
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Each individual school prepares its on rules and regulations on student behavior and conduct. These rules are fairly standard, but there are differences from school to school. Here are some examples of the rules and behavior codes established by different schools in New Zealand.
Coeducational Secondary School
Ashburton College has a Code of Behaviour which is based on developing personal standards of self-discipline. Keeping to the standards of the code shows respect for other people and their property and will help students to take part in College life on an enjoyable, friendly and cooperative basis. The following code is displayed in classrooms for students. Parents are encouraged to support it and the standards set.
THE CODE OF BEHAVIOUR means practising SELF-DISCIPLINE by always:
- doing as your teacher asks
- bringing the right gear to class
- getting to class on time
- putting your rubbish in a bin
- completing your homework
- speaking politely to people and not swearing
- getting a pass before leaving the school grounds
- waiting until interval or lunchtime to eat
- leaving chewing gum at home
- preparing your things before school, at interval and lunchtime so you don't need to go to your locker between classes.
THE CODE OF BEHAVIOUR also includes wearing your uniform in the correct way. If unable to do so for a good reason, you must get a short-term uniform dispensation from your Senior House Teacher.
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR can result in your parents or caregiver being told and you being sent home. It includes such things as:
- Smoking or being with smokers
- Drinking Alcohol
- Vandalism (damaging things on purpose)
- Thieving (includes 'borrowing' some ones bike without their permission)
- Rudeness to staff
In addition to the Code, you should know that:
- Some things such as bullying or thieving could result in Police involvement.
- Possession of alcohol at school is a serious offence.
- You may not have cigarettes, cigarette lighters or matches at school.
- Possession of drugs or harmful substances at school will immediately mean your
- parents or caregiver will be asked to come to school and take you home.
If you break the Code of Behaviour you may be punished by:
- An imposition - a punishment set by your teacher.
- A detention set at lunchtime by your teacher.
- A Block detention set by a Dean - at lunchtime.
- A College detention set by a Deputy Principal - one hour after school until 4.3Opm.
If you have several punishments tutors will contact your parents or caregivers. For serious or repeated offences the senior staff will contact your parents or caregiver.
If you feel a punishment is unfair you should see a Tutor or Dean. If it is serious see a Counsellor or a Deputy Principal.
The College maintains a policy of early intervention for student misbehaviour and encourages parent contact with teachers and guidance staff whenever there are problems. When parents and/or caregivers enrol their son or daughter in the College it is implied acceptance of tghe school's rules and behaviour standards, and the College staff provide reasonable supervision to ensure that the standards are maintained.
Ashburton College, 1993
