RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

STUDENT
Rights Responsibilities
Students have a right to: Students have a responsibility to:
 Be treated fairly and with respect  Respect the rights of fellow students,
 Be valued as individuals and have their staff and members of the College
unique learning styles recognised and  Behave in a positive manner that
catered for so that they can learn and contributes to the learning of fellow
maximise their potential students, does not disrupt the learning
 Expect a learning program that meets of students and enables teachers to
their individual needs teach in an atmosphere of cooperation
 Participate fully in the school’s  Take responsibility for their learning
educational program and use the resources and teachers of
 Have a safe, secure environment that is the College to facilitate and support
free from intimidation, bullying and their learning
harassment  Respect and not interfere with the
 Be provided with exemplary role models Computer hardware, software,
by all staff of the College systems and networks provided by the
 Be regularly informed of their progress College in any manner including the
 Be involved in the decision making introduction of viruses
process of the College  Observe copyright laws and licence
 Access the college network services with agreements; the loading of computer
written parental permission games is not permitted
 Use the computer network to only
transmit material which is not in
violation of any state, federal or
international law (including anything
pornographic, obscene, threatening or
harassing)
 Maintain and use their network file
storage area responsibly and not
interfere with or trespass in others’
folders work or files.
TEACHERS
Rights Responsibilities
Teachers have a right to: Teachers have a responsibility to:
 Expect student to follow reasonable  Fairly, reasonably and consistently,
instructions given by teachers in the implement the engagement policy.
performance of their duties  Use positive reinforcement and
 Expect that they will be able to teach in encouragement to build self-esteem
an orderly and cooperative environment  Build positive relationships with
 Expect students to be punctual and students
regular in attendance to school and  Know how students learn and how to
classes and take all the required teach them effectively.
equipment to participate  Know the content they teach.
  Know their students.
Use discretion in the application of rules
and consequences and be fair and  Plan and assess for effective learning.
consistent in their application  Create and maintain safe and
challenging learning environments.
 Be informed, within Privacy Implement the anti-bullying and
requirements, about matters relating to harassment policy

students that will affect the teaching and
Access specialist welfare and referral
learning program for that student services when required
 Receive respect and support from the  Use a range of teaching strategies and
school community resources to engage students in
 Expect that students observe all effective learning.
classroom and College rules and Regular monitoring of student
expectations as documented in the progress, attendance, participation and
Student Code of Conduct welfare
 Treat all members of the college
community with respect, fairness and
dignity
 Keep parents and guardians informed
on student progress and learning
PARENTS / GUARDIANS
Rights Responsibilities
Parents / Guardians have a right to: Parents / Guardians have a
responsibility to:
 Expect that their children will be  Promote positive educational
educated in a secure environment in outcomes for their children by taking
which care, courtesy and respect for the an active interest in their child’s
rights of others are encouraged educational progress and by
 Expect communication and participation modelling positive behaviours.
in their child’s education and learning Ensure their child’s regular attendance
 Expect a positive and supportive  Engage in regular and constructive
approach to their child’s learning communication with school staff
regarding their child’s learning.
 Support the school in maintaining a
safe and respectful learning
environment for all students.
 Build positive relationships with
members of the school community
 Ensure students have the appropriate
learning materials and uniform
 Promote respectful relationships