Rules and policies are in place to make sure your child remains safe and well at school.
Visit the NSW Department of Education’s policy library for all current operational policies.
Our school uses the department's School Community Charter to ensure all of our communication is collaborative and respectful.
Attendance and absences
Students must attend school regularly so they can achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options.
In NSW, all children from the age of 6 are legally required to attend school or be registered for home schooling through the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). All students must complete Year 10, or its equivalent and remain in school, employment or training until they turn 17.
For more information about compulsory school attendance, visit:
School frameworks (school rules)
As well as following the department’s operational policies, we have developed frameworks for our students in line with our school’s values and commitments.
Rules
R – RESPECT Be respectful, kind and caring (towards others and school property)
S – SENSIBLE Be safe and sensible at all times
WM – WELL MANNERED Be well mannered and considerate of others
A – ATTENTIVE Be attentive – looking and listening
HW – HARD WORKING Be hardworking and committed to your learning
P – PUNCTUAL Be punctual and ready for learning
NT – NEAT AND TIDY Be neat and tidy in all aspects of your school life
T - Tell always tell if there is a problem
Discipline policy and procedures
At Sandon Public School we are committed to the provision of quality teaching within a caring, safe and supportive learning environment. In order for all students to achieve the highest quality learning outcomes, we believe in setting high expectations for both learning and behaviour. Good discipline is essential if schools are to succeed in helping students become self-directed, life-long learners who can create a positive future for themselves and contribute as a valued member of society.
In the circumstance where students breach the school rules, or behave in ways that are unacceptable, a range of incremental strategies will be implemented (consistent with NSW Department of Education policy) to ensure that students are able to both TAKE RESPONSIBLITY for their misbehaviour and MAKE RESTITUTION for their mistakes. Some of the main strategies used within the school include:
- Minor corrections and warnings
- Missing out on privileges
- Class detention
- Behaviour Sheet
- Assistant Principal intervention
- Principal intervention
- School detention
- Meetings with parents
- School Suspension