From time to time parents or other members of the school community may need to approach the school in order to:
- discuss the progress or welfare of own child;
- enquire about school policy or practice and
- enquire about other issues.
It is therefore necessary to have procedures that will enhance a safe and harmonious school environment. The best results usually flow from working together.
School Community Charter (PDF 1.4MB)
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
A code of conduct for parents and visitors ensures that everyone who visits the school site is able to do so in a safe and harmonious manner and to ensure that students, staff, parents and other visitors are not subjected to aggressive, hostile or violent behaviours.
Parents and visitors are expected to:
- Treat all persons associated with the school with respect and courtesy
- Ensure their child/children are punctual to class
- Make appointments in advance of expecting to obtain an interview
- Allow staff to supervise, investigate and manage students without interference
- Discuss issues or concerns about the school, staff or students through the correct procedures
- Follow school procedures governing entry and behaviour on school grounds, including any restrictions that may be imposed.
Any person contravening this Code of Conduct is advised that the provisions of the Inclosed Lands Protection Act (1901) and its Amendments will be followed if any of the following occur:
- Actual physical assaults or threatened physical assaults on students, staff, parents or community members at the school or during the course of school activities including on the way to and from school;
- Behaviour in the presence of students, staff, parents or other visitors to the school that causes alarm or concern to the students, staff, parents or other visitors;
- Use of offensive language (ie swearing) in the presence of students, staff or other visitors to the school;
- Any interruption to the learning environment of the school such as entering classrooms without permission.
- Under no circumstance are parents to approach another student or parent regarding any incidents or issues.
Your co-operation is sought in maintaining a safe and happy Hay War Memorial High School.