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The Code of Conduct is based on:
• Order and discipline in School
• Developing mutual respect
• Fostering good habits
• Getting best environment for
effecting learning
and teaching
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• Protecting the individual
• Ensuring group rights
• Corrective behaviour
• Accountability and
responsibility
A Summary of the Code of
Conduct will be handed
out but the full .
(and Legally binding)
version is on our website
www.brebnerhigh.co.za.
Some of the main contraventions of the
Code of Conduct
• Disruptive and distracting
behaviour in class
i.e. Teacher cannot teach
other learners cannot get
on with their work
Arrogance and Disrespect to Teachers
• Learners must follow instructions
• May write a grievance to the Principal
• Cannot refuse to carry out an instruction if
they believe they are “innocent”, and
• Use of unacceptable language on tone of
voice
Appearance:
• School is not the place
for a fashion show!!!
• Emphasis is on
“extravagant” hairstyles
• Jewellery
• Incorrect uniform
• Beards and moustaches
Bullying and Fighting
• Physical assault (under control)
• Fighting
• Emotional abuse
• Buses a problem
• Racial/ cultural/ economic abuse
Bunking:
• Bunking school – come
to school and disappear
• Bunking classes
• Not attending compulsory
extra classes
• Purposefully missing tests
Drugs:
• Regular drug (dagga) users –
(only a few)
• Smoking in uniform
• Alcohol – school not place
to experiment
• Drug testing – legal and
learners may not refuse
Illegal Contraband?
• Knives (weapons)
at school
• Pornography (also of
themselves)
• Selling of food and other
products
• We do regular searches
Theft:
• Theft is a big issue
• Parent not allowed to intervene on
school property
• School accepts no responsibility
• Try to investigate but very complicated
•NB:- Legal rights of
parents and learners
Cell Phones
• May not use during class times
• R20- fine if caught
(may be confiscated)
• Do not want to ban
• Cannot accept responsibility for
theft
• Phones disappear once stolen
SBA
• Count 25% to 50% of Final exams
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in Grade 10 to Grade 12
Count 75% of Final promotion
mark in Grade 8 and Grade 9
Many learners do not do their SBA work
We give the a warning and a further 3
days
After that time the Headmaster
approves zero (0) for the task
Dishonesty with SBA and exams
Corrective Measures
• Minor offences in class –
Teachers keep a notebook
• After 3 “bookings” or verbal
warnings a demerit is sent in.
• Learners sign their demerits
• Time consuming – warning not to
waste convenor’s time
continues
• Award a yellow card
• Writing out
• Exclusion from classes – to
allow other learners to work
• Perform extra tasks or
exercises
Demerits:
• Points awarded for various
transgressions
• When learners get a certain
number of points (usually 10)
parents are phoned.
• When points get to around 30, parents
are called in for an internal hearing.
• Continuous transgressions – SGB hearing
Hearings:
• Internal SMT Hearing:
attendance compulsory
• Exam Committee Hearings:
for exam transgression
• SGB Disciplinary Hearings –
extreme cases
• NB School Disciplinary Hearings
must not be confused with
Labour Law Hearings
Safety Act:
The Principal may remove a learner from school
(for safety reasons) if:
• Learner causes major disturbances
in school
• Perceived to be a threat to
themselves or others
• Possession of a dangerous weapon
• Under influence of, or selling, or in
possession of any illegal substance
• Time of removal will depend on circumstances
School Buses
CAUSING PROBLEMS ON
SCHOOL ORGANIZED
BUSES WILL LEAD TO
PERMANENT REMOVAL
FROM SUCH BUSES
Good News:
We have minimal serious
problems.
Lovely well
mannered
children. Let’s
keep
it that way.
Remember our
Partnership between
School and Parents
English Statistics
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Grade 9
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Average
Above 40%
Below 40%
Maths Statistics
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Grade 9
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Below 40%