Rights & Responsibilities of Stakeholders
A caring and safe psycho-social environment is critical for:
- effective teaching and learning to take place;
- developing good character in students and helping them achieve their fullest potential; and
- enhancing the quality of students’ school experience.
The school believes that this desired environment can be created when students take ownership, teachers provide guidance and parents give their support on matters related to student well-being. For this to happen, common understanding must exist between students, teachers, and parents. This section of the student handbook aims to elaborate on matters related to student well-being and consists of the following sub-sections:
(A) RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS
(A.1) STUDENT’S GUIDE TO BALANCED WELLNESS
- Physical Wellness
- Emotional Wellness
- Social Wellness
- Academic Wellness
- Spiritual Wellness
(A.2) CODE OF CONDUCT
- Respect for Nation
- Respect for School
- Respect for Members of the School Community
- Respect for Self – Personal Grooming
- Responsible Behaviour – Attendance & Punctuality
- Responsible Behaviour – In and Around School
- Responsible Behaviour – Outside of School
- Responsible Behaviour – Use of Electronic Devices
(B) RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS
STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RIGHTS
- To learn
- To be treated fairly and with respect
- To be part of a supportive School Community
- To be safe and feel safe within the School Community
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To allow others to learn
- To treat others fairly and with respect
- To be supportive of all members of the School Community
- To ensure safety and allow others to feel safe within the School Community
TEACHERS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RIGHTS
- To be treated with respect
- To teach
- To be free from disruptive behaviour and harassment
- To have the full support of students and parents/guardians
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To respect others
- To promote school values
- To meet the individual learning needs of students
- To create a positive learning environment in the classroom and in CCAs
- To be guided by the Professional Code of Conduct for teachers
- To foster the support of students and parents/guardians
PARENTS’/GUARDIANS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RIGHTS
- To be respected and treated as the major influence in their child’s/ward’s development
- To expect their child/ward to be safe in school
- To expect that their child/ward be treated fairly
- To be able to clarify on school matters and have their feedback and suggestions considered by school staff/management
- To have access to school personnel at mutually convenient times
- To be informed of their child’s/ward’s progress
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To respect all staff
- To guide their child/ward to treat others fairly and with respect
- To guide their child in adhering to the school’s Code of Conduct and other guidelines
- To communicate views and concerns through appropriate channels
- To be available for Parent-Teacher conferences and other consultations