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Leeming Senior High School
Positive Student Behaviour Policy 2019 (Staff Booklet)
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Contents POLICY STATEMENT ............................................................................................................. 4
BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................................... 4
PRINCIPLES ........................................................................................................................... 5
WHOLE SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT ........................................................................... 5
SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT ............................................................................................. 6
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................... 6
STAFF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................................................... 8
TEACHERS .......................................................................................................................... 8
YEAR COORDINATORS ..................................................................................................... 8
HEADS OF LEARNING AREAS .......................................................................................... 9
STUDENT SERVICES MANAGERS .................................................................................... 9
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS ........................................................................................................ 9
THE PRINCIPAL ................................................................................................................ 10
ALL STAFF – PROCEDURES FOR PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT ............................. 10
STUDENT AND FAMILY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................... 10
BEHAVIOUR ...................................................................................................................... 10
ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY ................................................................................. 11
RECESS/LUNCH BREAKS ................................................................................................ 12
SCHOOL GROUNDS ......................................................................................................... 12
PROPERTY AND SECURITY ............................................................................................ 12
EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES ..................................................................................... 13
SENIOR STUDENTS (YEARS 10, 11 AND 12) ................................................................. 13
LEEMING SHS DRESS CODE .......................................................................................... 13
TEACHING AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES THAT SUPPORT POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR ........................................................................................................ 14
RESTORATIVE APPROACH TO POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT AT LEEMING SHS ...................................................................................................................... 17
GUIDES FOR DISCUSSION OF BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT ISSUES ............................. 18
PROBLEM CLARIFICATION ............................................................................................. 18
WORKING TOWARDS A SHARED PICTURE OF THE PROBLEM .................................. 18
ENCOURAGE THE STUDENT .......................................................................................... 18
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SETTING GOALS .............................................................................................................. 18
CLASSROOM TEACHING SHOULD INVOLVE: ............................................................... 19
ACHIEVING EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT WITH INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS INCLUDES: ........................................................................................................................ 19
ACHIEVING EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT INVOLVES: ............................. 19
CHECKLIST FOR TEACHING STAFF .................................................................................. 20
IN CLASS RECOGNITION ................................................................................................. 20
FACT SHEET- ENTERING BEHAVIOUR RECORDS ........................................................... 21
POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR POLICY REVIEW PROCEDURE ................................. 28
GOOD STANDING POLICY .................................................................................................. 29
COUNTER BULLYING POLICY ............................................................................................ 30
CYBER BULLYING POLICY .................................................................................................. 31
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: RESPONSIBLE USE POLICY .......................................... 32
OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................ 32
EXPECTATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES ........................................................................ 33
EXAMPLES OF “UNACCEPTABLE USE” ON THE LEEMING SHS IT NETWORK .......... 33
LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES ACCEPTABLE USAGE AGREEMENT YEARS 7-12 ............ 34
PERMISSION FOR STUDENTS TO HAVE AN ONLINE SERVICES ACCOUNT ................. 35
CONNECT CONDITIONS OF USE FOR PARENTS POLICY ............................................... 36
CONNECT CONDITIONS OF USE FOR PARENTS ......................................................... 36
LIMITS OF SERVICE ......................................................................................................... 36
WHEN USING CONNECT, PARENTS AGREE THAT: ...................................................... 36
MOBILE PHONE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY AS IN POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR POLICY............................................................................................................ 37
SCHOOL DRESS CODE ....................................................................................................... 39
School Uniform Requirements ............................................................................................... 39
Uniform Shop ......................................................................................................................... 39
Refund Policy ......................................................................................................................... 40
PROHIBITED OBJECTS AND ITEMS POLICY ..................................................................... 41
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES 2019 .............................................. 42
REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................. 42
EXPECTATIONS................................................................................................................ 43
NOTES ............................................................................................................................... 43
PHYSICAL EDUCATION VALUABLES POLICY 2019 .......................................................... 44
Laptop Computers/BYOD ................................................................................................... 44
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Suggestions for Student Management of Valuables .......................................................... 44
Sanctions for Non Compliance ........................................................................................... 44
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POLICY STATEMENT Leeming Senior High School provides students with the educational support needed to learn and maintain positive behaviour. The vision statement of Leeming Senior High School states: “We seek to achieve harmony and strive for excellence at all times. We encourage all individuals to reach their potential. We value mutual respect, tolerance, inquiry and participation. We value and are committed to fairness, personal responsibility and a safe, friendly and supportive learning environment.” Our approaches align to our Harmony ethos, support positive student behaviour and:
• are preventative in nature; • promote pro-social behaviour, student wellbeing and the development of self-discipline; • focus on early intervention; and • outline procedures for the management of ongoing or serious misbehaviour.
BACKGROUND Leeming SHS has developed our Positive Student Behaviour Policy to align itself with the Department of Education Student Behaviour Policy (updated 11 August 2016). The management of student behaviour is embedded in transition programs and the teaching and learning process with a focus on:
• promoting pro-social behaviour and positive social interactions amongst staff and students;
• providing opportunities for students to learn and practice appropriate social behaviours and self-discipline; and
• employing appropriate and fair sanctions for students who display inappropriate behaviours.
The Leeming SHS Positive Student Behaviour Policy process embodies the vision statement and represents a total school approach towards the achievement of a friendly, safe and supportive environment at Leeming SHS in which students and staff can strive for excellence in their educational pursuits. The aim of this process is to create an environment in which students are able to learn with little or no disruption from others and are encouraged to be responsible for their own behaviour.
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PRINCIPLES The Leeming SHS Roles and Responsibilities charter identifies what teachers and students at Leeming SHS commit to. It is supported by the following principles which guide the management of all student behaviour:
• Student wellbeing and the prevention of inappropriate behaviour will be enhanced through a focus on early intervention and prevention.
• The use of appropriate curriculum and learning programs will encourage engagement by students.
• Student behaviour is best managed in ways that promote restorative practives and are educative in nature.
• All decisions relating to the management of student behaviour and the implementation of policy are made according to the principles of procedural fairness.
• Teacher’s behaviour management processes will acknowledge the duty to take reasonable care for the safety of staff and students.
• Students behaviour must not be viewed in isolation but as part of an interaction between the student, staff and the school community.
• School staff will demonstrate accountability for evidence-based decision-making reporting and referral to appropriate support, and record keeping.
WHOLE SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT The Leeming SHS Positive Behaviour Policy includes:
• the school code of conduct stating the behaviours that students are required to learn and maintain at school;
• the roles and responsibilities of staff in implementing whole school behaviour support; • teaching and classroom management strategies that support positive student
behaviour including: the management of the school environment to promote positive student behaviour; the school’s strategy for communicating to parents on student’s behaviour; the school’s strategy for deciding on the application of disciplinary measures; the school’s approach to coordinating with external agencies where required; measures to address:
all forms of bullying aggression; drug and alcohol misuse by students, including provision of evidence – based
drug and alcohol education; the presence of weapons on our school site; risks of suicidal behaviour and/or non-suicidal self-injury;
• The rules regarding personal use of mobile and other electronic devices, and response to breaches of these rules; and
• The strategy for record keeping, and use of data in assessing the effectiveness of whole school behaviour support.
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The Leeming SHS approach to whole school positive behaviour support is: • created in consultation with the School Board; • Reviewed at least annually, and whenever school data indicates the need, as part of the
school’s self-assessment review processes; and • Reported upon at least annually to the School Board.
SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT At Leeming SHS, all students are expected to:
• Be polite, showing respect and courtesy to all members of the school community • Be punctual and prepared for each class, and aware of specific needs for different
classes • Follow all reasonable instructions • Respect learning and the right to learn • Respect personal and community property • Look after the safety and welfare of themselves and others • Contribute positive to the learning environment by working responsibility, not distracting
other students, completing assignments and submitting them on time • Ensure that they have no prohibited substances such as alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs,
medicine prescribed for somebody else and other substances as designated by the school either in their system on in their possession
• Show pride in the achievements of themselves and their school • Behave in a manner which ensures our school has a positive public image
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The best outcomes are achieved in reaching a goal when the school, the students and parents know the responsibilities involved and strive for excellence in meeting them. It is important to remember that there are people available to help. They include:
• School Psychologist • Chaplains • School Nurse • Year Coordinators • Students at Education Risk (SAER) Coordinators • Workplace Learning Coordinator • Vocational Education and Training (VET) Coordinator • Classroom teachers • Heads of Learning Area • Student Services Managers
o Manager in charge of Year 7-9 o Manager in charge of Years 10-12
• Deputy Principals o Deputy in charge of Years 7-9
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o Deputy in Charge of Years 10-12 • Principal
The responsibilities of staff, students and families are outlined in the following charts. This acts as a guide only. The documented whole school plan to support positive student behaviour support is implemented in ways that:
• Make the best interest of the child a primary consideration; • Maintain a positive school approach; • Incorporate personalised adjustments based on student need; • Maintain cohesion of behaviour support for students across contexts and teachers; • Build consistency in behaviour support in and out of school, through liaison with
parent(s) and community; • Are culturally, developmentally and psychologically appropriate; • Support the growth of self-regulation; peer-regulation and reduce the need for adult
intervention; • Use the least restrictive alternative that will prevent or de-escalate student conduct or
emotional states that risk harm to self or others; • Complement the behaviour interventions or therapies provided by external agencies; • Respond to the assessment of school behaviour data; and • Comply with the requirements detailed in the Positive Behaviour website:
http://det.wa.edu.au/studentsupport/behaviourandwellbeing/detcms/navigation/positive-classrooms/positive-behaviour-support/
Be treated with courtesy and respect.
Work in and enjoy a safe, secure and clean environment.
Teach and learn without disruption.
Teach and learn without disruption.
Achieve their educational potential.
Have their property respected.
Be proud of their achievements.
Show respect and courtesy to others
Keep our environment safe, secure and clean
Ensure that there is no disruption to another person’s teaching-learning environment
Develop their potential and to assist other in doing the same
Respect student, staff and school property
Ensure that their actions do not discredit the school
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STAFF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
TEACHERS
• Create a positive classroom environment. Reinforce appropriate behaviour by encouragement, reward and praise (eg use RollMarker Merit Points – instructions on pages 25-26).
• Are conversant with and implement classroom management practices and procedures, which reflect current good practice.
• Are aware of the Leeming SHS Roles and Responsibilities and display them in the classroom.
• Are consistent in approach and fair in application of behavioural consequences, employing Restorative Justice strategies (refer to the flowchart on page 16).
• Focus on the student’s behaviour rather than the student. • Allow students the opportunity to participate in the formulation of the classroom rules.
Rule should complement all of the stated rights and responsibilities of the school community.
• Complete a Leeming Senior High School SIS entry (see instructions on pages 21-24) whenever there are behavioural incidents or problems requiring resolution. These entries provide a history of behaviour. a) In any parent interview; and b) For post-behaviour discussion.
• Follow up and follow through on behaviour management issues. • Are familiar with relevant learning department policy. • Empower staff to develop dialogue with students outside of classrooms. • Support the Student Services team in the implementation of pastoral programs and
initiatives. YEAR COORDINATORS
• Provide PSBP support for parents/guardians and students. • Counsel students from a pastoral care perspective, establishing reasons for
inappropriate behaviours and promotion of positive behaviours. • Maintain contact with parents of students at risk. • In collaboration with the Student Services Managers, assist in monitoring general
student adherence to the PSBP – such as attendance and uniform policy.
Leeming SHS has adopted a whole-school approach to positive student behaviour management. To maximise the effectiveness of this approach, the following roles and responsibilities are accepted by staff.
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HEADS OF LEARNING AREAS • Ensure that any written department policy is consistent with the overall school PSBP approach. As such, all departmental policies should involve participative decision-making processes. • Establish a short-term withdrawal system where al withdrawals are firstly approved and under the coordination of the HOLA. • Provide PSBP support for classroom teachers. • PSBP support for classroom teachers should include advice on management strategies, professional development activities, case management support, conflict resolution and restorative practice. STUDENT SERVICES MANAGERS
• Ensure consistency of the overall school approach to the PSBP – all policy implementation should involve participative decision-making processes.
• Provide PSBP support for HOLAs and classroom teachers. • Manage case conference meetings for severe breaches of behaviour. • Manage case support strategies involving staff and external agencies. • Day to day management of student behaviour entries on SIS. • Support for Deputy Principals with return from suspension meetings. • Provide support for HOLAs and classroom teachers that could include advice on
management strategies, case management support, conflict resolution and restorative practice.
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS
• Co-ordinate and apply holistically the Leeming SHS PSBP. • Monitor the overall student behaviour data at Leeming SHS. • Suspend on behalf of the Principal a student from school as stipulated in the PSBP for
any severe breach of behaviour. • Coordination of return from suspension meetings. • Contact parents regarding severe breaches of PSBP behaviour. • Holistic management of student behaviour entries on SIS. • Line management of implementation of PSBP. • Provide PSBP support for all Level 3 administrators. • Promote a positive school environment in accordance with the Leeming SHS Code of
Conduct.
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THE PRINCIPAL
• Approves and supports the principles of the PSBP. • Holistically promotes a positive school environment. • Manage end-of-line PSBP strategies e.g. suspension • Line management of Review Committee implementation of the Leeming SHS PSBP. • Appoints and ratifies the PSBP Review Committee that conducts the yearly review of
the Leeming SHS PSBP. ALL STAFF – PROCEDURES FOR PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT
• Staff are encouraged to maximise their contact with parents/guardians. • It is important that the efforts of students are recognised and acknowledged and
parents/guardians are informed of their child’s progress. • RollMarker Merit Points, letters of commendations, phone contact, emails,
acknowledgment slips and scheduling parents/guardians interviews are recommended means of improving staff/parents/guardians relationships.
• Staff must contact parents/guardians when a child’s disruptive behaviour is adversely affecting the learning of that child or others in the class.
• Staff are reminded that they can call on other school personnel (Principal, Deputy Principals, Student Services Managers, Heads of Learning Area) to assist with interviews and parent/guardian contact.
• Student Services Managers have considerable formal and informal contact with parents/guardians and are available to advise and assist staff – please direct all queries through the Student Services Managers and not to individual Student Services staff.
STUDENT AND FAMILY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN
POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOUR
• Students are to follow the instructions or directions of all teachers. • Students are to respect other members of the LSHS community and their property. • Students are expected to be organised and prepared with appropriate
equipment/clothing. • Students are to wait outside of classrooms before classes start, unless by special
arrangement with their teacher. • Students must cooperate and follow the specific class rules set by teachers.
These roles and responsibilities are based on the school Code of Conduct, are for the purpose of defining student behaviour and reflect the endorsed position of the school’s community.
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• When students breach school or class rules, they are to “work it out” and resolve the issues with their teacher/s using the Restorative Justice model.
• Teachers will inform parents where students are withdrawn from classes. • All students accept the rules for accessing and using information communication
technologies as stated in the Leeming SHS Information Technology: Responsible Use Policy.
• Bullying is not tolerated at Leeming Senior High School, and students are expected to report harassment and intimidation as stated in the both Leeming SHS Countering Bullying Policy and Cyber Bullying Policy.
• Mobile phones, MP3s, etc are the sole responsibility of the student. Phones must be turned off in class. Teachers may confiscate and follow the Leeming SHS Mobile Phone and Electronic Devices Policy agreement.
• Students bringing valuables to Physical Education classes need to keep these items in their bags in the change rooms or in the storage area outside the change rooms as stated in the Leeming SHS Physical Education Valuables Policy.
• Smoking, illegal substances, weapons or any other such items that is deemed to be legally prohibited or controlled are not accepted at Leeming SHS. Refer to the Leeming SHS Prohibited Objects and Items Policy.
ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY
• All students are expected to attend all classes and be at class on time. • When absent, a note or phone contact is required to explain the student absence. • If late for school, students must register at the Student Services office (either using the
RolllMarker kiosk or manually signing in at the reception counter). • Parents/Guardians of students marked “Absent-Unexplained” in session one will receive
an SMS message making them aware of the student absence. • Students with “Unexplained” absences or lateness may result in detention. • When leaving school for an appointment, students are required to obtain an Education
Department Leave Pass from the Student Services office at the time of leaving as they sign out at the Student Services desk.
• Students who are unwell are to report to either the School Nurse or the Student Services office where a staff member will contact home to collect them (if necessary).
• House Group Teachers are responsible for monitoring attendance and ensuring parents are informed of absences. Absence summary letters are provided to House Group Teachers.
• When seeking support from the School Chaplain, School Psychologist or School Nurse, students are expected to make an appointment before school or in the recess/lunch breaks (seeking support during class time can only occur with a note from the classroom teacher).
• Students must sign out for sickness reasons via the Student Services office.
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RECESS/LUNCH BREAKS
• There are two breaks for staff & students 10:30-11:00 am and 1:15-1:45 pm. • Food and drink is not to be consumed on the school ovals or courts. • Students are not permitted to leave school grounds during breaks to purchase or receive
food or drink. • Soft drinks and energy drinks are not permitted at school. • Students are required to move to class five minutes beforehand i.e. 8:25 am, 10:55 am
and 1:40 pm- Duty teachers will remind and direct students. • Students may use the courts and ovals for activities that are non-contact – no tackling. • Where the court and oval rules are broken, a duty teacher will direct the activity to cease
and may confiscate a ball. This will be passes to the relevant Student Services Manager for return at an appropriate time.
SCHOOL GROUNDS
• Students are not to enter offices or storage areas unless they have permission. • Litter must be placed in bins – it is your learning environment. • When a duty teacher requires students to assist in clearing an area, you are required to
cooperate and follow the directions given. • The following areas are out of bounds: All the bush land, garden areas either surrounding or within the school grounds The areas immediately behind the Canteen and Uniform Shop The area between the Canteen and Design and Technology is a walk-through area.
Students must not sit or stand in this area. The Trade Training Centre area north of the D&T block. All car parks The Leeming Shopping Centre, the Leeming Recreation Centre Car Park, the
Leeming Skate Park and the areas adjacent to these venues. The Recreation Centre (unless under staff supervision).
PROPERTY AND SECURITY
• Students must take full responsibility for any property or valuables brought to school. Do not leave property unattended.
• Do not tolerate and please report theft, vandalism and incidents of interference to teachers. Student Services Managers or the Deputy Principals.
• Property such as files, texts, bags should be marked for security reasons. • Arrangements may be made in exceptional circumstances for items to be looked after. • Bicycles must be secured and padlocked through the school day. The bike racks are
out-of-bounds during the school day. • Lockers are allocated by priority form the Year 12 cohort downwards. Security such as
padlocks is the responsibility of students using the locker. • Lockers may be cleared under supervision of the school administration.
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EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES
• Students attend or participate in extra curricula activities by invitation. • Students who accept invitations to extra curricula activities accept the school rules and
regulations. • Teachers in conjunction with the school administration will reserve the right not to invite
students who are judged to have breached school rules, failed to respect the rights of others, or not cooperated within the Leeming SHS Code of Conduct.
• Students who have breached school rules or are not in “Good Standing” may not receive invitations or may have invitations withdrawn. Refer to the Leeming SHS Good Standing Policy.
SENIOR STUDENTS (YEARS 10, 11 AND 12)
• Senior Students are enrolled at Leeming Senior High School under the terms of the Education Act.
• In accepting this enrolment, Senior Students accept the following obligations: o Enrolment is to be fulltime (unless by special arrangement); o Attendance is expected to be full time (with acceptable reasons for absences); o Students will participate and meet course requirements in all educational
programs provided by the school; o Students will comply with school and Department of Education rules.
• Where senior students have lost “Good Standing”, they may apply to their Year Coordinator for a review and reinstatement after 5 weeks (unless advised otherwise).
• Where a Senior Student fails to meet their enrolment responsibilities, a HOLA may refer them to the Student Services Manager Yr 10-12 for a progress assessment, which may then result in an enrolment recommendation to the Deputy Principal Yr 10-12.
• Vehicles/cars being driven to school MUST be registered with the Student Services office, and must not be used through the school day. Students must ONLY park their cars in the Leeming Recreation Centre car park.
LEEMING SHS DRESS CODE
• The Leeming SHS Board has formalised and ratified the Leeming SHS Dress Code Policy. The listed school uniform should be worn in compliance with health and safety standards and with respect for our community and school standards.
• Students not in school uniform are to report to the Students Services office before school to obtain a uniform dress pass for the day. Students will also be recorded as out of uniform by their teachers via RollMarker. Students are then expected to attend detention for breaches of school uniform as determined by Year Coordinators.
• Students are required to wear the Physical Education uniform in Physical Education lessons (navy blue polo shirt and navy blue shorts) in adherence with the Leeming SHS Physical Education Guidelines Policy. Students are not to wear the Physical Education uniform at times other than during Physical Education classes.
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• Where students consistently register for a Uniform Pass they may be declined invitations to extra-curricular activities.
• For Occupational Health and Safety reasons, appropriate footwear is required at all times, i.e. closed and substantial footwear.
TEACHING AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
THAT SUPPORT POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR Staff at Leeming SHS are to use low key responses to prevent and respond to misbehaviour where possible. These responses include: proximity, gesture, using the student’s name, the look, a pause, ignoring the behaviour, a signal to begin/for attention, and always dealing with the problem not the student. Staff at Leeming SHS are also to employ Restorative Justice practices and aim to use a restorative approach when addressing misbehaviour. The Restorative Justice approach can be employed by classroom teachers, Year Coordinators, Heads of Learning Area, Student Services Managers, the Deputy Principals and the Principal. A range of positive initiatives are used to support Leeming SHS students:
• House points towards House Shields (RollMarker Merit Points) • Letter of commendation • Certificates of achievement/recognition • Year Group assembly recognition • Lunchtime activities • Representing the school in sporting/academic events • Mentoring opportunities • Student Council membership opportunities • Camps and field trips • End of year excursions
At Leeming SHS we value our parents and care givers as partners in their child’s education. We commit to communicating in a timely fashion, especially when the student’s behaviour is impacting upon the teaching and learning opportunities for other students at the school. CONNECT is the learning management system used at Leeming SHS and all parents are encouraged to register and log in to view their child’s curriculum, educational progress and an ongoing summary of school information. If more specific information is required, parents may contact the appropriate Year Coordinator.
Staff at Leeming SHS are to use low key responses to prevent and respond to misbehaviour where possible. These responses include: proximity, gesture, using the student’s name, the look, a pause, ignoring the behaviour, a signal to begin/for attention, and always dealing with the problem not the student.
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When deciding upon the disciplinary measures to be taken when a student has breached the Leeming SHS Code of Conduct, the school’s leadership team refer to the Leeming SHS Roles and Responsibilities. It should be noted that every circumstance is addressed on an individual basis and takes into consideration the frequency and complexity of the breach of the school’s Code of Conduct. The Leeming SHS school behaviour management plans include the use of appropriate consequences for breaches of the school’s Code of Conduct. Staff consider the use of consequences as part of an educative and restorative process. Poor classroom behaviour may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
• Refusal to do class work • Continued disruption of the learning process • Unprepared for class • Refusal to follow instructions
• Disrespectful or bullying behaviour • Consistently late to class or truancy from class • Inappropriate language
When staff consider the use of consequences for the management of behaviour, the following procedures may apply:
• Reflection and commitment to modify behaviour is undertaken • Discuss about concern, rules broken • Changed seating plan • School community service • In-class isolation or buddy class system, withdrawal by HOLA • Detention
Teachers will record information on SIS (see instructions on pages 21-24) and notify HOLAs, Student Services Managers and parents/guardians when the misbehaviour warrants further support. In situations when immediate assistance is required, teachers are to send a student to alert either the relevant HOLA, Student Services Manager or Deputy Principal. The HOLA, Student Services Manager or Deputy Principal may then recommend a detention, withdrawal, case conference or formal suspension. A formal suspension can only be decided by the Principal or a delegated representative. At Leeming SHS, if the Principal is unavailable either the Student Services Managers or the Deputy Principals have the delegated right and authority to suspend. Any intentions regarding suspension will be made after discussion between at least two of the listed administrators and following notification of the intention to suspend with a parent/guardian. Students returning from suspension will be involved in a formal meeting with either the relevant Student Services Manager or Deputy Principal and the student and parent/guardian. When the suspension has involved an incident involving a staff member or student, a restorative justice
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process will be the basis for this meeting. The affected parties will be invited to participate in the meeting. As a result of this meeting the student may be placed on a Behaviour, Risk Management or Attendance Plan to assist with their re-introduction back into the classroom. The Student Services team liaise with external agencies on a needs basis. Where possible, parents and care givers are consulted prior to engaging with external agencies. The Student Services team is comprised of a Year 7-9 manager and a Year 10-12 manager, Year Coordinators, a Year 7-9 and a Year 10-12 Students at Educational Risk Coordinator, a School Psychologist, a School Chaplain and a School Nurse. They meet both weekly and on a needs basis to determine which external agencies to engage with in their meetings. Risk management plans are created for identified students in need by the Student Services team. These plans are underpinned by specific school policies, including, but not limited to:
• Good Standing Policy • Countering Bullying Policy • Cyber Bullying Policy • Information Technology: Responsible Use Policy • Information Technology: Acceptable Usage Agreement • Mobile Phone and Electronic Devices Agreement • Mobile Phone and Electronic Devices Policy • Dress Code Policy • Prohibited Objects and Items Policy
Student Services staff will undertake risk management planning where a student’s behaviour is considered to present a physical or psychological risk to the safety of staff or students. This will be documented and be included in the student’s documented plan addressing behaviour. The risk management plan includes:
• A summary of the student’s behaviour and the risk it presents; • The known triggers to the behaviour and strategies which de-escalate this behaviour; • Strategies which are in place to support staff to manage the risk and advice as to how
staff should access this support; • An outline of the other resource required to manage the student’s behaviour; and • An outline of the method of communicating this plan to the general staff.
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RESTORATIVE APPROACH TO POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT AT LEEMING SHS
A restorative approach is used to rebuild and strengthen relationships. At Leeming Senior High School the following approach is used to promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and connectedness across the entire school community. • For incidents occurring outside the classroom, the same process is followed and students are referred to the SSM or to a Deputy Principal. • For serious breaches of discipline, students may be referred directly to the first available HOLA, Student Services Manager or Deputy Principal.
STRUCTURE INTERVENTION/SUPPORT First Warning Issued
• Reason for 1st warning explicitly stated by Teacher
Second Warning Issued • Reason for 2ndwarning explicitly stated by Teacher
Third Warning Issued Restorative Discussion and Classroom Contract
• Student and teacher discuss the restorative questions together and determine a resolution
• Classroom teacher informs HOLA and Year Coordinator of the classroom contract and contact is made with parents/carers which outlines the specific issue and the agreed resolution strategies to be implemented
• Teacher records on SIS and keeps a record of student behaviour over the term of the contract which may be six lessons or a 2 week cycle.
If the classroom contract is broken, referral to relevant subject HOLA for intervention
Restorative Interview and HOLA Contract • Student and HOLA have a restorative discussion and determine a
resolution • HOLA contract letter generated and sent to parents outlining the issue
and the agreed resolutions strategies. HOLA to make a phone call home to parents informing them of this intervention.
If the HOLA contract is broken referral to relevant Student Management Manager for intervention
Restorative Interview and SSM Contract • SSM to make phone call home to parent informing them of the
intervention • Student and SSM have a restorative discussion and determine a
resolution • Class teacher records student behaviour on the SSM contract and SSM
to make follow up phone call to parent to discuss outcomes.
Breaking the DP contract/Letter of Concern • If the pattern of inappropriate behaviour continues after a formal caution
and a current behaviour management plan then the Deputy will follow the Department of Education Suspension procedures. This matter will be referred to the Principal for consideration and may lead to a suspension from school.
If the SSM contract is broken, referral to relevant Deputy Principal Restorative Interview and Deputy Principal Contract
• If a student has exhausted the support options offered at the SSM Level and has not demonstrated a change in behaviour or if a student is issued two concurrent SSM contracts in a term, they will be referred to the DP where a formal student/Deputy Principal interview will be conducted.
Warnings given for behaviours such as: • Talking • Distracting others • Not following instructions • Impolite or disrespectful behaviour • Late of class • Out of uniform without a valid uniform pass
Warning should be explicit and identify what exact behaviour is being targeted. e.g First warning for…
If a student has two concurrent classroom contracts the student should be discussed with the HOLA and support should include;
• Raise concern at department meeting • Restorative conversation with the student to discuss
possible reasons for the behaviour and solutions/strategies with student
• HOLA discusses Initiating a progress report for the student to identify behaviour pattern and determine appropriate support strategies.
The HOLA support may include: • Parent meeting with student, teacher and HOLA • Continuation of contract if minimal improvement is
demonstrated • Raise concern with Student Services Manager • Student Services Team support strategies
SSM support may include; • Parent/student Interview • Letter of Concern and negotiated Behaviour
Management Plan • Continuation of contract • Follow up progress report • Referral to external support agencies
Deputy Principal support may include; • Parent/student Interview • Letter of Concern and negotiated Behaviour
Management Plan • Continuation of contract • Follow up progress report • Referral to the Principal
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GUIDES FOR DISCUSSION OF BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT ISSUES
The following steps are recommended: PROBLEM CLARIFICATION The problem should be explored with the student. In managing behaviour, this involves the student understanding all the circumstances that have led to the problem. Rapport with the student should be established by actively and reflectively listening to the student’s explanation of the events. WORKING TOWARDS A SHARED PICTURE OF THE PROBLEM Help to integrate the information the student presents and that obtained from other sources. Be assertive, not aggressive, to avoid further conflict or escalation of the problem. ENCOURAGE THE STUDENT Encouragement is a process which:
• Avoids being negative • Provides information/summarises the problem from a school perspective • Helps the student to determine the possible outcomes of such misbehaviours • Concentrates on strengths/assets the student has but fails to use, rather than
emphasising weaknesses • Challenges a student to make appropriate change, and • Sets reasonable and attainable behavioural goals.
SETTING GOALS Help the students to define goals that are:
• Clear, specific and within a reasonable time-line • Measurable • Realistic • Adequate • Understood clearly by the student and accepted as their own.
The aim of discussion is to assist students to better understand and manage a problem.
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CLASSROOM TEACHING SHOULD INVOLVE: • defined outcomes • interesting and stimulating lessons • establishing positive relationships with the students • clearly delineated positive classroom rules which are displayed in your room and reinforced
regularly; and • good organisation and planning. ACHIEVING EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT WITH INDIVIDUAL
STUDENTS INCLUDES: • Showing an interest in the students whenever there is opportunity. For example, ask their
opinions, sports they play, what they do outside of school, about their family etc; • Providing positive feedback, reinforcement and encouragement – students often require a lot of
reassurance; • Letting students know exactly what you expect from them so they know where they stand with
you; • Taking time to listen to students; • Showing respect and courtesy; and • Talking openly and positively to students after confrontational incidents. ACHIEVING EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT INVOLVES: • A considerable amount of specific positive feedback; • Respect and courtesy to the class; • Negotiating precise classroom rules and behaviour guidelines with the class. See Leeming SHS
Student Roles and Responsibilities. Discuss with the students. Display these rules in the class; • Communication and discussion of your expectations of the class; • Being consistent in enforcing and reinforcing your rules. Students become confused and class
relationships are weakened if students are ignored at times and reprimanded on other occasions. Students feel “picked on” and become resentful if the same misdemeanour one day gets a warning and on another a behaviour entry on SIS;
• Establishing and practising specific routines. (eg Entering and leaving room, finding something quietly to carry on with then work is finished, working in groups … );
• Ensuring that you model punctuality and on-task behaviour. If appropriate, have a quick activity (mental, spelling, revision) to get students active immediately;
• Developing class unity possibly through special projects or some common goal; and • Dealing quickly and effectively with disruptions:
a) Provide positive reinforcement for appropriate behaviour. (Positive reinforcement should clearly relate to specific behaviour, motivate the student and be immediate – encourage rather than criticise.)
Proximity praise: Where a student is misbehaving, praise at least one other student who is in close proximity for behaving appropriately; praise the misbehaved student immediately they do something appropriate; prompt or redirect the student to return to the appropriate behaviour; check that the student can cope with the activity; quietly enquire as to the reason for the misbehaviour.
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b) A range of consequences needs to be available that emphasise student responsibility. c) Punishment can be devalued and have no effect. Unlike positive reinforcement, which refers
to a variety of ways of encouraging appropriate student behaviour, punishment should be used sparingly.
CHECKLIST FOR TEACHING STAFF IN CLASS RECOGNITION
• Letters of Commendation • In class/department acknowledgment • Participation invited on extra curricula activities • House Reward/Merit points entered into RollMarker • Email or phone call to parent/guardian
Have you… Discussed your classroom expectations with your class?
• Clearly published your classroom rules/rights/responsibilities and the behaviour management structure applying to your classroom?
• Checked to see if there is a pattern to misbehaviour? • Been very specific in describing what it is that the child is doing that concerns you? • Checked to see that the content being taught is appropriate to the student? • Thought about modifying your program? • Considered whether your expectations are fair and reasonable and whether you
consistently enforce them? • Considered whether your consequences are fair and reasonable and whether you
consistently enforce them? • Considered positive reinforcements to promote success? • Considered cultural or other special factors? • Thought about modifying your approach or behaviour? • Isolated/repositioned the students in class? • Changed the seating arrangements of the students? • Contacted home? Sent home a Letter of Concern? • Followed the school PSBP? Note the importance of parent contact. • Planed lessons to suit the time of day (if possible)? • Planned for students to be successfully on task? • Provided specific feedback regarding students’ behaviour? • Considered presenting information through a variety of formats? • Offered consistent and constant feedback to your students? • Sought assistance or information from the Student Services Managers? • Considered strategies from “CMS”, “Stepping-Out”, Restorative Justice etc.
Reinforcing Appropriate Behaviour
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FACT SHEET- ENTERING BEHAVIOUR RECORDS All screenshots contained within this document reprinted with permission from Civica Education. Select the Behaviour module on the Sidebar.
Select the Management option from the sidebar. Select the Student. Click on the Add Student Behaviour
button.
The following information must be entered: Reported By Use the magnifying glass to find staff at the school. Anyone who is not school staff can be entered directly into the box. Select the staff member and then select OK. Date The date entered must be the date of the incident. Type directly into the box Or Use the calendar to enter the date.
Behaviour Use the drop down list to select the appropriate Behaviour Type. The behaviour types are displayed in bold with their respective sub types listed below. Action Use the drop down list to select the appropriate action. (If the Action is a suspension or a withdrawal a From and Until date must be entered.
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Additional information regarding the behaviour record can be added in the text box at the bottom of the screen using a series of tabs.
Behaviour Details tab Behaviour Details must be added. When entering the Behaviour Details it is recommended that you use a key word first, then follow this with the additional details. For example, English – Olivia needs to attend class regularly.
Additional information can be entered. This is likely to contain details about the action the school took in relation to the behaviour. For example, dates and times of phone calls, referrals, correspondence and interviews. Select OK. The Behaviour record has now been created. Creating the Customised Letters The next ste is to create a customised letter.
Click on the Create Customised Letter icon located on the toolbar
at the top of the Behaviour record. A Mailing Options window will be displayed. Check the tick box Send to all contacts marked as Family Mail Marker. Select OK.
A Select a letter template window will be displayed. This window displays behaviour templates that have been created that link to the Behaviour Module. Select the letter that is relevant to the behaviour record you have just entered. i.e. Letter of Concern, then select Open.
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A Information window will be displayed which tells the user where the document is going to be saved. This is the standard pathway where all SIS merged documents are stored.
Select OK. SIS will go through a number of steps and several windows will appear on the screen.
Linking to word. Creating letter. Please Wait… When SIS has finished the merge an Option window will be displayed. Do you want to send details of this letter to the Student’s Behaviour log? Select Yes.
A word document is created and should be visible at the bottom of your screen. If you can’t see it you may have to minimise your SIS session (dark blue toolbar).
Maximise the Word document.
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The fields are automatically populated from the Behaviour record into the letter. User will need to enter Course name and tick applicable checkboxes.
To tick checkbox double click inside the box next to the area of concern that you wish to tick. Click on “checked” and the OK.
Repeat process if more than one area of concern is required.
The letter will then look like this. If you scroll down your documentary you will see that there is a second page. This page shows the contact details for the student drawn from the family mail marker fields in SIS. Please check that suburb is aligned in the address. Click on SAVE.
This letter can then be printed back to back and when folded will fit correctly in the schools window face envelope. Close Word Document
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This letter is then stored on the S: Drive The pathway is saved under the log tab in the behaviour record. This can be opened and viewed at any time by double clicking on the pencil icon. A printed copy of the letter is not required for the student file.
The Behaviour module has the ability to add a behaviour record to a browse set or class of students. I.e, if a teacher wants to send home a Letter of Concern for a number of students who failed to complete the same assessment or homework. Start by using the binoculars to select your class (T Sets /Cohort tab) and then select the students by
holding the control key while clicking with the mouse. The red
circle in the top left will be highlighted and the glasses
symbol will appear.
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POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR POLICY REVIEW PROCEDURE
• A Positive Student Behaviour Policy (PSBP) Committee will be formed at the start of the 2018 school year to implement and assess the 2018 Policy plus to review and modify the current plan for the 2019 school year.
• The PSBP Committee will act as representatives of the Principal and present all findings and suggested PSBP alterations to the Principal for consideration and approval before implementing change.
• The PSBP Committee is to meet once a term to review and modify (if recommended and approved) the 2018 Leeming SHS PSBP.
• The PSBP Committee will review the PSBP at the conclusion of the 2018 school year so that a current version of the PSBP can be approved by the Principal and the School Board on a yearly basis.
• The PSBP will be presented to all staff by representatives of the PSBP Committee at the commencement of the school year.
• The PSBC Committee MUST be comprised of a minimum of one Deputy Principal, one Student Services Manager, one Head of Learning Area plus interested teaching staff members to ensure all relevant parties within the school are represented. This will be advertised to staff by the Principal at the commencement of the school year.
• The Principal will coordinate both the Leeming SHS Board and Leeming SHS P&C involvement in feedback regarding the Leeming SHS PSBP.
• The PSBP Committee will have the responsibility of monitoring the consistent implementation of the PSBP throughout the school year.
• The PSBP Committee will begin discussions and preparations for adjustments to the PSBP to cater for the needs of the entire student cohort for the 2019 school year.
• The PSBC Committee will coordinate time during professional development days to be allocated for the in-servicing of staff in regards to PSBP strategies.
• The PSBP Committee will coordinate new staff being in-serviced in the PSBP at the beginning of the school year and as necessary.
• All new Student Services staff and Heads of Learning Area will be in-serviced in the PSBP procedures by the relevant PSBP Committee member/s.
• The PSBP Committee will on a term basis review behaviour management date to then forward to Senior Staff and Departmental Meetings.
• The PSBP Committee will ensure that positive student behaviour discussions are scheduled on full Staff Meeting Agendas.
The role of the BMIS Committee.
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GOOD STANDING POLICY At Leeming Senior High School, we have a clearly stated Code of Conduct which is available in the Positive Student Behaviours Policy. It is expected that all students will follow the school’s Code of Conduct and, by definition, retain their Good Standing. All students begin the school year with a status of Good Standing. The outcome sought is for each student to maintain a consistent focus on their intended educational outcomes by responsibly carrying out all the requirements and expectations so as to achieve ‘Harmony and Excellence’. It is intended that at all times students will maintain their Good Standing status by attending regularly in full uniform, trying their best academically and behaving appropriately. We believe that by setting clear standards, students and their parents know and understand what is expected of them at Leeming Senior High School. The GOOD STANDING POLICY focuses on Leeming Senior High School’s standards for:
• Maintaining regular attendance so as to meet the school’s attendance requirements. • Demonstrating acceptable behaviour
Students who have GOOD STANDING are eligible to receive all rewards/ be involved in activities associated with:
• The House System • Reward activities
• End of term excursions and activities
• Transitional events • Attend extra-curricular activities, including excursions, camps and events
such as the School Ball, Year 12 Presentation Ceremony, social events and other events not directly linked to course assessments.
If a student does not have GOOD STANDING, they are not eligible to participate in these activities. Inappropriate behaviours will automatically result in the loss of Good Standing. Good Standing is likely to be placed at risk by: • Repeated misbehaviour in class • Poor attendance (below 90%) without
valid cause • Bullying • Theft • Breach of any element or policy
within the Positive Student Behaviour Policy
• Verbal or physical abuse of staff or fellow students
• Intentional damage to property or vandalism
• Any issue resulting in suspension • Any action that is deemed serious
enough by the Year Co-ordinator, Head of Learning Area, Student Services Manager, Deputy Principal or Principal.
NOTE: The Good Standing of a student can be withdrawn or restored by the Student Services Managers, Deputy Principals or Principal at any time.
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COUNTER BULLYING POLICY Leeming Senior High School does not tolerate bullying in any form. Bullying is behaviour by one or more students towards others that is intended to insult, injure, embarrass, distress or humiliate that person. It occurs when there is an imbalance of physical, verbal, social or psychological power in favour of the bully. It is everyone’s right and responsibility to report bullying whether it happens to you or someone ELSE. Bullying can include, but is not limited to:
• Name calling • Threats • Physical aggression • Damage to personal property
• Exclusion from a group • Cyber bullying • Inappropriate humour • Inappropriate gestures, body
language & facial expressions We at Leeming Senior High School believe bullying is potentially destructive as it can have long lasting negative effects on people's happiness, school work and life in general. If you are being bullied, here are some things you can try:
1. Stay calm – not reacting will discourage the bully 2. Tell the bully to stop annoying you in an assertive, not aggressive, manner 3. Ignore them or walk away to safety 4. Collect and keep evidence of bullying – cyber bullying (messages, texts, emails), names of
witnesses. 5. Report the incident to a staff member.
If someone else is being bullied, you may be able to help them. Standing by and letting someone else be bullied is just as bad as bullying someone yourself. If you are being bullied, or someone else is being bullied, these adults at Leeming Senior High School will be able to help you deal with and address the bullying:
• Classroom teachers • House Group leaders • School Chaplain • School Psychologist • Year Coordinators • Student Services Managers • Deputy Principals
A restorative justice approach will be taken to ensure that the bullying is addressed.
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CYBER BULLYING POLICY Cyber bullying can be defined as “the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), particularly mobile phones and the internet, to deliberately and continually upset, hurt, injure, threaten, dominate, embarrass or cause discomfort to someone”. Cyber bullying includes harassment using, but is not limited to, the following forms of communication; mobile phones, Instant Messenger, chat rooms and message boards, email, blogs, webcam, social network sites, video hosting sites, virtual learning environments and gaming sites, consoles and virtual worlds. Cyber bullying is becoming more prevalent in our society as technologies evolve and develop to allow easier and often more immediate forms of communication. It can be an extension of face-to-face bullying, with technology providing the bully with another route to harass their target. However, it differs in several significant ways from other kinds of bullying: the invasion of the home and personal space; the ability to bully 24 hours a day; the difficulty in controlling electronically circulated messages; the size of the audience; perceived anonymity and even the profile of the person doing the bullying and their target. Cyber bullying takes different forms that include threats and intimidation, harassment or ‘cyber stalking’ (e.g. repeatedly sending unwanted texts or instant messages); vilification/defamation; ridicule; exclusion or peer rejection; impersonation; unauthorised publication of private information or images. It may also include instances of defamation or the manipulation of another person’s image on social network pages. Leeming SHS deems the use of harassment via cyber bullying as extremely serious and likely to lead to suspension/and or loss of ICT rights (in accordance with the Leeming SHS Code of Conduct) if found to have occurred during school hours. Leeming SHS additionally understands that most cyber bullying will most likely occur after school hours. However, the ramifications of such bullying are likely to occur during school hours. Leeming SHS will treat each case of cyber bullying on its merits as a bullying issue (in accordance with the Leeming SHS Countering Bullying Policy). School staff may request a student reveal a message or show them other content on their phone for the purpose of establishing if bullying has occurred. Where the text or image is visible on the device, staff may request to search the device. Families that believe that cyber bullying of their child is occurring should consider the following steps:
• Keep either electronic or hard copy evidence of the prescribed cyber bullying • Change your child’s mobile phone number • Employ social media and internet usage restrictions • As an adult, NEVER confront a child either directly or via the internet/social media regarding your
concern/s • Consult the school administration regarding your cyber bullying concerns (with evidence) • Contact the police regarding ongoing or high level cyber bullying (with evidence)
Leeming SHS also acknowledges the increasing prevalence of the issue of ‘sexting’ whereby images of a pornographic nature are disseminated among third parties primarily through the use of mobile phones. These images may include pictures of students or images available through other mediums, such as the internet. When the school becomes aware of these images, the Police will be called and the images passed on to the Internet Safety Department of the Department of Education. NOTE: The Leeming SHS Cyber Bullying Policy is governed in accordance with the Leeming SHS Positive Student Behaviour Policy.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: RESPONSIBLE USE POLICY
OVERVIEW
Leeming Senior High School is a ‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOD) school and we actively encourage the responsible use of technology in the school. This requires that students adhere to specific expectations so that the wireless network can operate at optimum speed for the educational benefit of all users. As we move further into the IT revolution, we spend more time working with students to develop positive and responsible patterns of usage of the various technologies. Mobile phones with cameras are in wide use at school. Students are in the main responsible users but photos are taken at school at breaks and even photos of events at school. Photos can be and have been on-sent to friends and even downloaded to internet sites. Mobile phones are part of life and phones are accepted at school subject to responsible use, and use only at recess and lunch. These may breach laws and regulations if they are taken without permission, and certainly if they are distributed without permission. Certainly photos of staff and students need to be taken only by agreement. Mobile phones are part of life and phones are accepted at school subject to responsible use, and use only at recess and lunch. Chatrooms, email and SMS messaging are now very popular forms of social interaction and conversation but they too have the potential for misuse – sometimes inadvertent as messages finish with unintended recipients or as deliberate payback or harassment. Internet sites have the potential to enhance friendships but they can also be pathways to potential areas of risk for teenagers. The school has a strong program of filters and blocks but there continue to be those who seek to bypass these tools using proxy hosts. Students have their own accounts which can be monitored, but they are responsible for protecting their own access rights and not sharing. The school has a generous down load allowance, but when students abuse this privilege they will incur restricted/ or loss of IT rights. Internet access has broadened the research avenues of all students but at the same time has increased their responsibilities about copyright, and referencing acknowledgements to avoid plagiarism. All students and families agree to the Leeming SHS Acceptable Use Agreement that imposes responsibilities in return for access rights. From time to time students do lose their access rights where they have misused the systems available or other more serious consequences are invoked to reinforce our school standards of reasonable and responsible use. The school now advocates that IT access at home should be in open flowthrough areas where usage can be informally monitored and discussed. Classroom teachers have reconfigured laboratories from rows to peripheral setups so that usage is more easily monitored and supported. We have had good support from parents and students in these matters and we encourage families to stay in touch with the new technologies and the patterns and methods of use being developed. The protocols and standards of accessing and using the new technologies continue to evolve and we are keen to see that Leeming SHS students understand and maintain those standards.
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EXPECTATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES
• Students are given their own personal account along with the responsibility with the responsibility for keeping their password secret. Sharing accounts is not permitted. Students whose password is used to access inappropriate sites will be held accountable.
• Students may only access websites that are relevant to the information they need for their studies and are permitted to download research material only.
• Revealing of names, addresses, phone numbers, photographs or any other personal information, of themselves or any other student over the internet is prohibited.
• Playing any games either through the internet or otherwise, unless specifically directed to and supervised by a teacher is prohibited.
• Email, chat lines, forums etc are not to be accessed unless specifically directed to an while supervised by a teacher.
• Students are to be respectful of all equipment and shall not attempt to make any changes to any part of the network physically or by loading any software viruses, etc.
• The Leeming SHS Computer Technicians make regular checks of sites accessed by students. If it is found that a student has accessed an inappropriate site their access to the school’s network will be denied and further consequences may be imposed.
• If an inappropriate site is accessed in error, the student must exit it immediately and inform a staff member of the incident.
• The school reserves the right to deny any student the privilege of using the computer facilities if any of the above expectations are not complied with.
EXAMPLES OF “UNACCEPTABLE USE” ON THE LEEMING SHS IT NETWORK
• Bringing into school any material obtained from the internet which is likely to be considered inappropriate by the school Code of Conduct and/or societal views.
• Deliberately accessing sites which are considered inappropriate to the school Code of Conduct.
• Using someone else’s account • Vandalising data of another user • Using unauthorised copies of commercial software • Installing or playing games via the internet or any input device • Using the computer network for any illegal activities (copyright violation) • Using the school connection for business or commercial gain • Physically and/or logically degrading or disrupting system and/or equipment settings or
functions i.e. changing programs, system software or hardware settings in a manner detrimental to their normal operating configurations.
• Gaining unauthorised access to resources o entities • Deliberately and knowingly transferring computer viruses or ‘corms’ • Deliberately accessing other school networks • Deliberately and knowingly transferring one’s work from one student account to another or
plagiarising work from any source • Visiting proxy website to bypass the school’s proxy server • Visiting any chat room or social network website such as Facebook or Twitter – this
includes posting of any video or image of Leeming SHS without consent.
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LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES ACCEPTABLE USAGE AGREEMENT YEARS 7-12
If you use the online services of the Department of Education you must agree to the following rules:
• I have read and agree to abide by the Leeming SHS Network & Bring Your Own Device Policy which is located on the school website under Policies.
• I will not reveal personal information, including names, addresses, photographs, credit card details and telephone numbers of myself or others. Nor will I post photos, videos, etc. without the person’s permission.
• I will not give anyone my password. • I will not let others use my online services account unless it is with the teacher’s permission. • I will not access other people’s online services accounts. • I understand that I am responsible for all activity in my online services account. • I will tell my teacher if I think someone has interfered with our is using my online services account. • I will tell my teacher if I think someone has interfered with or is using my online services account. • I understand that the school and the Department of Education may monitor any information sent or received
and can trace activity to the online services accounts of specific users. • If I find any information that is inappropriate or makes me feel uncomfortable I will tell a teacher about it.
Examples of inappropriate content include violent, racist, sexist, or pornographic materials, or content that is offensive, disturbing or intimidating or that encourages dangerous or illegal activity.
• I will not attempt to access inappropriate material online or try to access Internet sites that have been blocked by the school or the Department of Education.
• I will not use or distribute material from another source unless authorised to do so by the copyright owner. • I will make sure that any email that I send or any work that I wish to have published is polite, carefully written
and well presented. • I will follow the instructions of teachers and only use online services for purposes which support my learning
and educational research. • I will be courteous and use appropriate language in all internet communications. • I will not use the Department’s online services for personal gain or illegal activity, to bully, offend or intimidate
others or send inappropriate materials including software that may damage computers, data or networks. • I will not damage or disable the computers, computer systems or computer networks of the school, the
Department of Education or any other organisation. I understand that:
• I will be held responsible for my actions while using online services and for any breaches caused by allowing any other person to use my online services account;
• The misuse of online services may result in the withdrawal of access to services and other consequences dictated in Schools policy; and
• I may be held legally liable for offences committed using online services.
I agree to abide by the Leeming SHS Learning Technologies Acceptable Usage Agreement for school students. I understand that if I am given online services account and break any of the rule sin the agreement, it may result in disciplinary action, determined by the Principal in accordance with the Department's Behaviour Management in Schools Policy. Name of Student: ___________________________________________Year Group
7 8 9 10 11 12
Signature of Student: ________________________________________ Date: ____/ ____ / 20 ____ I will be participating in the Leeming SHS BYOD programme Y N
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PERMISSION FOR STUDENTS TO HAVE AN ONLINE SERVICES ACCOUNT
The Department of Education’s online services currently provide:
• Individual e-mail accounts for all students and staff; • Access to the internet with all reasonable care taken by schools to monitor and control students’ • Access to web site while at school • Access to the online teaching and learning services such as web-conferencing, digital resources and online
learning activities; • Access to online file storage and sharing services; and • Access to Portal services from home if the home computer is connected to the Internet.
If you agree to your son or daughter making use of these online services, please complete the permission slip attached to this letter. You will also need to ensure that your son or daughter reads or understands the acceptable usage agreement, also attached to this letter, before the permission slip is signed. Both signed documents should be returned to school so that an online services account can be created for your child. Please note that while every reasonable effort is made by schools and the Department to prevent student exposure to inappropriate online content when using the Department’s Online Services, it is not possible to completely eliminate the risk of such exposure. You should also be aware that general Internet browsing by your child from home or locations other than school is not monitored or filtered by the Department since it is not conducted via the Department’s online services and that you are responsible for supervision of your child’s use of the internet from home.
Parents/responsible persons Do you give permission for your child to have an online services account? Yes / No (circle one)
I agree to and understand the responsibilities my child has in using the online services provided at school for educational purposes in accordance with the acceptable usage agreement for school students. I also understand that if my child breaks any of the rules in the agreement, that the principal may take disciplinary action as provided in policies of the school or the Department of Education. Name of parent or responsible person: ________________________________________________________ Signature of parent or responsible person: _____________________________________Date: ___________ Note: while every reasonable effort is made by schools and the Department of Education to prevent student exposure to inappropriate online content when using the Department’s Online Services, it is not possible to completely eliminate the risk of such exposure. The Department cannot filter Internet content accessed by your child from home or from other locations away from school. The Department recommends the use of appropriate Internet filtering software.
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CONNECT CONDITIONS OF USE FOR PARENTS POLICY CONNECT CONDITIONS OF USE FOR PARENTS
1. Only parents or responsible persons as defined in the School Education Act 1999 and verified by the school will be given access to Connect.
2. The person signing up for the service understands his/her responsibility for keeping the services access details (username and password) confidential.
3. The Department of Education does not accept responsibility for any event arising from unauthorised access or use of Connect.
4. Parents agree to use Connect in accordance with Department of Education’s policies regarding Appropriate Use of Online Services. These policies can be accessed from the Connect Sign In screen. Parents are required to accept that they have read and understood these policies before access to Connect is provided.
LIMITS OF SERVICE Connect is an initiative by the Department of Education to improve communication between schools and parents/guardians on matters impacting student education. It is an optional communication channel and the Department of Education does not undertake to provide all student-related information via Connect. The Department of Education reserves the right to modify or withdraw the service at any time. WHEN USING CONNECT, PARENTS AGREE THAT:
1. The information contained in Connect is personal and private information. 2. The parent username and password is only shared between the child’s legal parents or
guardians. 3. I will not interfere with network security, the data of another user, or attempt to log into the
network with a user name and/or password of another user. 4. If I become aware of unauthorised access to my parent account I will immediately inform the
school. 5. I consent to the logging, monitoring, auditing and disclosure of my use of Connect. 6. Any breach of these conditions for which I am responsible will result in my access to Connect
being suspended or revoked. 7. I agree to use Connect in accordance with the Department of Education’s policies regarding
Appropriate Use of Online Services. These policies can be accessed from the Connect Login screen
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MOBILE PHONE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY AS IN POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR POLICY
Inappropriate use of mobile phones interferes with the good order of the school, and may lead to disrupting the learning of the students and invasion of privacy. Breaches of this policy include:
• Photographing of staff and students without permission. • Uploading images to web-sharing networks with information and images being accessible to
anyone. • Mobile phone users being in possession of inappropriate images on their phones. • Communicating with other students in other classrooms. • Leaving classrooms to make or receive phone calls. • Interruption to classes by ringing phones. • Bullying and intimidation. • Students phoning parents to pick them up and leaving school without signing out. • Phoning parents during investigation of behaviour incidents and undermining the school’s
process. • Use of phones during assessments. • Bringing outside issues into the school via technology.
Both current and potential inappropriate use of mobile phones present a significant risk to the operations of the school and the privacy of staff and students. The following statements explain Leeming Senior High School’s policy on mobile phones.
1. Student property such as mobile phones are not covered by the school’s insurer for loss, damage or theft.
2. The school recognises that Senior School students- Years 10-12 -are permitted to access their mobile phone as a device for educational purposes. This is allowed only at the discretion of the teacher in charge.
3. Responsible use of mobile phones during break times is permitted. 4. Inappropriate use of mobile phones (e.g. : use during lessons without permission, group
messaging, offensive material, harassment of another person) will result in the phone being confiscated by the teacher with the following process then occurring:
• First offence – the mobile phone is given to the relevant Student Services
Manager for collection at the end of the period. • Second offence – the mobile phone is given to the relevant Student Services
Manager for collection at the end of the school day. • Third offence (and ensuing offences) – the mobile phone is given to the relevant
Deputy Principal for collection by the parent/guardian 5. The onus is on the staff member to deliver the phone to the relevant Student Services
Manager/Deputy Principal and to notify the student where it can be collected from. Serious offences will invoke further sanctions e.g: loss of good standing, detention, parental contact or suspension.
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6. Refusal to hand over a phone when found to be using it inappropriately is deemed to be failing to follow an instruction and students may present themselves to the Front Office for assistance in making an urgent call.
7. Students needing to make emergency phone calls may do so from Student Services desk. In the event that it is unmanned students may present themselves to the Front Office for assistance in making an urgent call.
8. Any student who is feeling unwell and needs to go home, must arrange this through the School Nurse or the relevant Student Services Manager and sign out after parental permission is obtained.
9. Parents needing to contact students urgently can do so by phoning Student Services and a message will be passed on to the student.
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SCHOOL DRESS CODE The community of Leeming Senior High School, through its School Council, has chosen to have a designated School Uniform for the following reasons: School Uniform
1. Enhances a sense of belonging, equality and community spirit. 2. Separates school from leisure time, focusing students' efforts on learning. 3. Prepares students for the expectations of post school employment. 4. Assists the school identify unwelcome strangers. 5. Promotes a positive image of the school by ensuring a minimum standard of presentation of
all students. School Uniform Requirements The mix and match nature of the school uniform allows students a degree of choice in what they wear to school each day. With the full cooperation of parents and students we can have the student body looking good and that does much to enhance the school’s standing in the community as well as fostering a strong school spirit. Uniform Shop To support the Uniform Policy the P&C operates a Uniform Shop (within the school next to the Canteen) as a service to parents. Both new and good quality second-hand clothing items and current second-hand text books are available at the shop all year round. Donations of clean used uniforms and current school books can be left at the uniform shop or school reception marked 'Attention Uniform Shop'. All proceeds of sales go to the P&C and are spent throughout the school to benefit all students.
PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE BY CASH, EFTPOS OR CREDIT CARD. CHEQUES SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO LEEMING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL P&C.
During the terms the Uniform Shop opening times for normal school hours are:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – 10:15 am to 1:45 pm
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Refund Policy We don’t normally give refunds if you simply change your mind or make the wrong selection. We will exchange sizes only. Make sure you keep the tag on the item you wish to exchange. Second-hand Uniform items are not refundable or exchangeable. The last days to purchase uniforms in 2019 will be:
Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 December. 2019 Opening Times before the start of School
Tuesday 29 January 2019 8.30 am – 3.00 pm Wednesday 30 January 2019 8.30 am – 3.00 pm Thursday 31 January 2019 8.30 am – 3.00 pm Friday 1 January 2019 8.30 am – 3.00 pm
The Uniform Shop will be open from 8:00 am -1:45pm the first day of school on Monday 4 February 2019. The Uniform Shop will then go back to normal hours. Enquiries 9237 6858 (direct) or 9237 6800 (school number)
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PROHIBITED OBJECTS AND ITEMS POLICY
The following items have the capacity to interrupt the good order and management of the school and are not permitted to be used at school or during any school organised activities. Students found to have any of these items in their possession can expect to be addressed according to the Leeming SHS Positive Student Behaviour Policy:
• Matches or lighters – Note that this includes any item that is capable of producing fire or a flame.
• Drugs or any kind including cigarettes and alcohol – prescription drugs carried by students should not exceed more than one day’s supply and that a medical record should be held by the school nurse (NOTE: students and their families requiring external/additional counselling regarding drugs of any kid are referred for support to HOLYOAKE, an external agency that encourages adolescents to develop their own identities, to stay safe and reduce the harm of substances impacting on their lives.)
• Spray deodorant – Leeming SHS is an asthma friendly school. Use of aerosol spray cans, especially in confined spaces, can trigger an asthmatic or allergic reaction for some individuals.
• Laser pointers – These have the possibility of causing serious and long-term eye damage. • Skateboards, scooters, roller-blades – The school does not allow their usage on school
grounds (including being carried around) and does not take responsibility for the security of these items. If on school grounds, they must be secured in the school bike racks.
• Paint spray cans, large marking pens – These items have no positive use in the school and are seen as tools for graffiti.
• Weapons and knives – It is a criminal offence to be in possession of weapons and knives – this applies equally whether they be real or imitation.
• Soft drinks and energy drinks – Leeming SHS is a Green Light School and adheres to Departmental policy. Therefore, these drinks are not to be consumed at school or brought onto school grounds.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES 2019 Dear Parent/Guardian and Student The Physical and Health Education Staff welcome you to the commencement of the school year. We trust that we may produce a good working relationship between staff, parents and students. As well as participating in school lessons we encourage students to represent the school in a wide range of sports in Champion Schools Competition. Leeming students and staff have built a very sound and respected reputation over the years. At the commencement of the New Year we would like to take this opportunity to outline the requirements and expectations of students in Physical Education classes at Leeming Senior High School. REQUIREMENTS The school’s Physical Education policy outlines that each student shall change into a PE uniform. The uniform policy is for reasons of hygiene, to minimise damage to other school uniforms and ensure a change of clothes if your child gets wet during the winter months while participating in their class. The PE uniform is as follows: Shirt Leeming SHS Navy Blue/Red Shirt Shorts Leeming SHS Navy Shorts Shoes Appropriate lace-up shoes for sport e.g. joggers, cross-trainers
Hair All long hair needs to be tied back for safety Wet Weather Jacket
Dark Navy. PE uniform to be worn underneath
Sanctions for repeatedly being out of PE uniform for Physical Education within each term will be imposed as follows:
• All instances of non-compliance will be recorded on Rollmarker and the students record. This may lead to loss of good standing and exclusion from some student events in line with the schools Behaviour Management processes.
• Students will assist by taking out and returning PE equipment to classes. • Students will be given detentions or Yard Duty.
Teachers in the PD Department encourage the students to accept responsibility for being prepared for class. The students know when their uniform is required and should be encouraged to get it ready and, if necessary, wash it themselves. Students are also encouraged to wear hats and sunscreen in the summer months and to bring along their own water container. Students are also required to change back into their school uniform at the conclusion of PE lessons i.e. PE uniform is only to be worn during PE (and Dance) lessons. Students wearing PE uniform for non PE lessons will be considered out of school uniform and subject to the relevant Student Services sanctions for this.
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Students may choose to wear navy blue tracksuit pants but this is only an option during term two and three. If tracksuit pants are to be worn to PE and as part of their school uniform, then they may be asked to show two pairs of tracksuit pants so they can fulfil their obligation to change into a PE uniform. Physical Education classes will proceed as normal except in the most extreme weather conditions. Please note that students are still required to change into PE uniform on Free Dress Days. EXPECTATIONS Students are expected to come to their PE class and;
• Participate to the best of their ability in the skill activities and games organized. • Their participation should be based on the instructions given. • Students should at no time endanger the welfare and safety of other class members. • Use the change rooms appropriately and in a timely manner.
NOTES If your child cannot participate due to injury or illness, a note outlining the situation is required on the day and helps to avoid unnecessary problems at school on the day. If the problem is long term and is due to medical reasons, then a Medical Certificate should also be shown and an estimate of when they can resume PE classes.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION VALUABLES POLICY 2019 Leeming SHS discourages students from bringing unnecessary items of value to school. Physical education staff will not accept student valuables for safe keeping during class time. Students should not leave valuables in the change rooms as up to 3 or 4 classes may use these rooms at any given time and as such security cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, students who bring valuables to the Phys Ed area do so at their own risk. The Phys Ed staff will accept no responsibility for any loss of valuables. No valuables including mobile phones and iPods are to be in the students possession or left on the sidelines during Physical Education classes. Items in pockets can compromise the safety of students in the class. Students not participating in class due to illness or injury are also expected to comply with these guidelines. Laptop Computers/BYOD
1. Students are responsible for asking their teacher to open the storage area outside the PE change rooms prior to class and then placing their laptop/tablet in the storage area.
Suggestions for Student Management of Valuables
1. Leave valuables at home. 2. Use a school locker if available. 3. Arrange with a trusted friend (not in your Phys Ed class) to look after your valuables. 4. Attempt to organise storage at Student Services.
Sanctions for Non Compliance Students who disregard these guidelines may be placed on detention or have items confiscated depending on the nature of the incident. Subsequent breaches of the policy will see the student progress through the Leeming SHS Positive Student Behaviour Policy process.