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CODE  OF  CONDUCT  FOR  LEARNERS

This document forms part of “Conditions of Acceptance at Faithway College”

 

1.  PREAMBLE

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The South African Schools Act,  No. 84 of 1996; requires all schools to have a code of conduct for learners.  Parents, educators and learners are required to participate actively in the compilation of this code of conduct.

The aim of this code of conduct is:

  • To ensure fair and equal treatment of all learners

  • To encourage timely corrective action, in the event that a pupil’s behaviour or performance proves unsatisfactory or unacceptable.

  • To inculcate behavioural principles and practices that contributes to the total positive development of the learner in all areas

  • To ensure that principles of natural justice are applied before a pupil is punished.

 

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2.  VISION

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Faithway College provides a sound education for life, in a Christian environment, equipping young people to take their place in a changing world.

 

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3.  VALUES

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Individuality and initiative are encouraged within the parameters of the school’s commitment to

Christian Character and sound Education.  Our core values are:

  • Honesty

  • Self-respect

  • Respect for others

  • Responsibility

  • Accountability

  • Balanced intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being

 

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4.  AIM  OF  THIS  CODE  OF  CONDUCT

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  • To ensure fair and equal treatment of all learners

  • To encourage timely corrective action in the event that a pupil’s behaviour or performance proves to be unsatisfactory or unacceptable.

  • To inculcate behavioural principles and practices that contributes to the total positive development of the learner in all areas.

  • To ensure that principles of natural justice are applied before a pupil is punished.

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5.  POLICY  REGARDING  THE  CONDUCT  OF  A  FAITHWAY  COLLEGE  LEARNER

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Addendum  A:   deals with the conduct required from a learner of FAITHWAY COLLEGE to establish an orderly school environment.   

                              This conduct deals with behaviour and appearance.

Addendum  B:   deals with levels of misconduct and appropriate disciplinary measures.

Addendum  C:   deals with measures of acknowledging achievements and progress in the fields of academics and behaviour.

 

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6.  RESPONSIBILITIES  OF  PARENTS / GUARDIANS  WITH  RESPECT  TO  THE  CODE  OF  CONDUCT

 

Parents / Guardians are ultimately responsible for children’s behaviour.  Parents / guardians work in partnership with the school:

  • By supporting the code of conduct and ensuring that their children comply with it accordingly

  • By ensuring that their children accept responsibility for any misbehaviour on their part

  • By helping to achieve a sound academic standard by taking an active interest in their children’s schoolwork

Parents / Guardians support the school by:

  • The timeous payment of school fees

  • A prompt response to all correspondence

  • The attendance of meetings convened for them by the school and Governing Body.

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