Standard of Conduct

School Rules

For clarity we include a description of our expected standards of conduct and although our intention is to convey a message of positive conduct by all, the language we use in this section enables us to be specific.

  1. A condition of entry to Kaikohe Christian School is that pupils abide by the School Rules.
  2. In the event that a pupil’s behaviour consistently breaches the rules or creates a serious offence, the privilege of attending Kaikohe Christian School may be temporarily or permanently withdrawn consistent with the Ministry of Education Stand-down and Suspension regulations.
  3. The teaching staff are reminded that the school is a place of learning and the preservation of the good name of the school and the well-being and safety of students is related to the sensible of School Rules.
  4. At all times, students must follow teachers’ instructions.

The School Rules are grouped into three categories as follows:

BEHAVIOUR TYPES

  • Behaviour Types are used to help decide between management or discipline processes.
    • TYPE 1 Behaviours compromise learning and the learning environment. Best practice classroom management techniques are employed to respond to disruptive or other behaviours that impact on learning. TYPE 1 Behaviours range from MINOR to MAJOR.
    • TYPE 2 Behaviours compromise personal well-being, relationships, security, property and Christian Conduct. Appropriate immediate (or near future) consequences are employed to punish negative behaviours. TYPE 2 Behaviours range from MINOR to MAJOR.
    • TYPE 3 Behaviours are behaviours that are illegal. Immediate intervention is typically necessary and legal processes are required to be followed.
  • The following flow charts are employed for routine behaviour management processes through to high level intervention.
  • As with any system we understand that there will be unique circumstances that require flexible decision-making however the intent of the following flow charts is to provide clarity for students and staff in normal day-to-day interactions.

Lunchtimes

For the first 10 minutes of lunchtime, students are asked to remain seated in the designated area while they eat their lunch.  This is to encourage all students to develop good habits and to help address littering that can take place when students move around the school while eating.