CODE OF CONDUCT

BREBNER HIGH SCHOOL

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 teachother 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 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

• 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

Demerits:

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

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

Safety Act:

CAUSING PROBLEMS ONSCHOOL ORGANIZEDBUSES WILL LEAD TO PERMANENT REMOVAL

FROM SUCH BUSES

School Buses

Good News:We have minimal seriousproblems. Lovely wellmannered children. Let’skeep it that way. Remember our Partnership between School and Parents

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