Behaviour Management
Ashfield Primary School firmly supports the right of both staff and students to work and learn without being impeded by disruptive behaviour. No one has the right to hinder the learning process of others. To achieve this, staff will adopt a consistent approach in managing disruptive behaviour. Staff will employ a variety of preventative strategies that will reduce the likelihood of inappropriate behaviour occurring. Positive feedback and rewarding students when behaving appropriately, is vital.
Uniform Code
- Ashfield Primary School chooses to have a School Uniform Code, which is based on a uniform in School Colours,
because at Ashfield Primary School we believe that: - A uniform establishes a sense of pride, belonging, purpose and identity among students.
- A uniform is non-discriminatory and does not distinguish between students from different socio economic backgrounds.
- A school uniform is exactly that – designed for school where the core purpose is learning.
- A uniform is an investment for parents which reduces the expense of other clothes that parents may have to
purchase. - Uniforms stop the daily dilemma of a student trying to decide what’s ‘cool’ to wear to school and turning classrooms into a fashion competition.
- A uniform presents a unified image to the public and can be easily identifiable in the community.
- A uniform can make a statement in the community and create a perception of a sense of order and discipline in the school environment.
- A uniform is a safety measure and makes it easy for duty teachers to see if any unwelcome visitors are in the school environment.
- It also helps recognise students when on out of school activities.
- It is the expectation of the school that students will wear the uniform at all times unless granted an exemption. Such exemptions will be granted on health and religious grounds after negotiation with the Principal and/or Deputy Principal.
Sun Smart Code
Skin damage, including skin cancer, is the result of cumulative exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun. UV damage begins to accumulate during childhood and adolescence and is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer later in life. As students and staff are at school during times of peak UV radiation, schools play a major role in providing an environment that minimises exposure and encourages long-term sun protective behaviours.
Parent Handbook - Bullying
We all need to be clear about the definition of the term bullying. The term bullying can be misinterpreted, here are some phrases to assist with the understanding of what is bullying:
When someone says or does something unintentionally hurtful and they do it once, that’s RUDE.
When someone says or does something intentionally hurtful and they do it once, that’s MEAN.
When someone says or does something intentionally hurtful and they keep doing it even when you ask them to stop or show them that you’re upset, that’s BULLYING.
Wet Weather or Extreme Heat
Teacher’s at Ashfield Primary School assume a duty of care to all students during school hours and at other times where the teacher/student relationship exists. During wet weather and extreme heat it is important that the staff at Ashfield Primary take responsible care to ensure the health and safety of all students. In order to have a coordinated approach to wet weather and extreme heat, all staff need to accept responsibility and understand their roles when this procedure has been implemented.
