Related Merici and Catholic Education Policies
Positive Peer Relations
Technology
Child Protection
Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Behavioural Support Policy, https://cg.catholic.edu.au/parents/policies/
Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Attendance Policy, https://cg.catholic.edu.au/parents/policies/
Rationale/Purpose
Merici College adheres to the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Behavioural Support policy. This policy can be accessed via the following link.
https://cg.catholic.edu.au/parents/policies/
The Positive Behaviour (Personal Best) Policy is informed by a commitment to the principles of Restorative Practices. The College aims to promote a sense of responsibility amongst its students and recognises that mistakes will occur. Inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated but students must also be permitted to repair harm caused by their actions, have an opportunity for personal growth and be provided with strategies to deal with situations in the future.
The College has high expectations regarding behaviour and has set standards for its students. Through our interactions we aim to foster a healthy culture in which high levels of achievement take place within a positive social environment. Our Pastoral Care program is designed to promote high standards of behaviour for our students based on cooperation, mutual responsibility and self-discipline and to promote positive, inclusive relationships among students. This policy, enacted both within the curriculum and co-curricular programs, is designed to be respectful of the dignity and rights of each student and to provide learning opportunities that are responsive to the student’s unique growth and development.
The College encourages students to take responsibility for their actions and values their contribution to the College’s learning community. Where possible, consequences will have a clear educative value in order to bring about a change in behaviour. Staff, when negotiating such consequences, will be afforded a degree of discretion and will base any actions on their pastoral knowledge of the student, the age of the student and any suggested consequences contained in policy. Merici College does not permit corporal punishment of students attending the school. The College does not explicitly or implicitly sanction the administering of corporal punishment by non-school persons (including parents) to enforce discipline at the school.
Pastoral Care and behaviour management are closely linked, as both aim to promote a respectful, secure and healthy environment for all members of the college community. At Merici College, our approach is based on Glasser principles and where possible we encourage staff to undertake formal professional learning in this area and to incorporate the principles into their dealings on all levels with students.
The aims of disciplinary procedures in the College are to ensure the welfare and good order of the community and to encourage the development of responsible behaviour in students.
Students, parents and teachers should have a clear understanding of what is expected of members of the college community.
Pleaser refer to full policy attached.
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