Discipline
College has carefully considered school rules, based on our core virtues, that reflect our expectations of good conduct and collegiality. These rules apply in the House, in the classroom, on campus, and in any situation where you represent College – for example, at sport, cultural, or co-curricular events.
Purpose The purpose of this discipline policy is to: • Enable the Executive Principal and staff to maintain the order and good discipline of College • Outline expected standards of behaviour • Encourage our students to meet the expected standards of behaviour • Provide a clear, but flexible process for dealing with issues of behaviour. Foundations This discipline policy has at its foundation the agreed virtues of Christ’s College. These virtues underpin the expectations of all engagements between members of this community. These virtues are Honesty, Learning, Respect, Spirituality, Justice, Compassion, Stewardship. Principles The application of this discipline policy will be informed by the following principles: • Restorative practice – encouraging self- awareness • Natural justice – a fair and transparent process
• Lack of bias – where those involved in decision-making processes may be biased they should be substituted • Fairness – a proportionate response to the situation • Informed response – all responses should be done with knowledge of the context • Flexibility of response – responses must acknowledge the context • Timeliness of response based on the context. Restorative practice has the aim of decreasing antisocial behaviour, repairing harm and restoring relationships but enabling the wrongdoer to better understand and reflect on their actions and impact. College works authoritatively with the student to get them to understand the impact of their actions on others, in an attempt to ensure that they make amends and do not repeat the offence. It does not preclude a punitive response. The Deputy Principal – Student Care supervises disciplinary policy and practice. The Executive Principal has the final word on serious matters of discipline, but may choose to consult with others – such as members of the College Executive, Housemasters and teachers – before making his decision.
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