School Rules
Consistent with the school's goals, we recognise that the establishment of a warm, supportive and caring environment is fundamental to the quality of learning and teaching at Rose Bay High. At the core of that environment is the quality of relationships between students and teachers. Those relationships are dependent upon some basic values and beliefs:
- Every member of our school community should contribute to the social, physical and mental well-being of all other members.
- The worth of each individual and their capacity to contribute to our school community should be recognised by all.
- The right of others to learn should be respected by all.
Where any student's actions are contrary to the above principles, the school will take disciplinary action. Understanding the consequences of one's actions is an important part of the educational processes of our school.
Where any student's actions are contrary to the above principles, the school will take disciplinary action. Understanding the consequences of one's actions is an important part of the educational processes of our school.
There are however certain non negotiable behaviours that will not be tolerated at Rose Bay.
These include, but are not restricted to:
- Fighting
- Physical or verbal abuse, assault, harassment and intimidation
- Deliberate or continued disturbance in class
- Deliberate discourtesy or disobedience
- Smoking, alcohol or drugs
- Theft
- Possession or use of dangerous items
- Interference with, or damage to, the property of others or the school
- Leaving school without permission
The school's response to problems such as these will vary according to the nature of the problem and its circumstances and will be guided by Education Department Policies and Guidelines. For serious or continued offences one response will be to involve the student's parents and, if necessary, remove the student from the school until the difficulty is resolved.
Common Classroom Rules
These fair rules have been established to enable us as to have:
- A safe classroom
- A respectful classroom
- A learning classroom
Be on time and prepared for work.
Listen when someone is speaking.
Speak politely and quietly.
Let others work undisturbed.
Follow instructions willingly and promptly.
Remain seated when required.
It is expected that teachers will negotiate additional rules to cover the context in which they work – eg lab rules, workshop rules, gym rules etc.