Asquith Girls High School - Student Welfare

The community of Asquith Girls High School recgnizes that Student Welfare is the responsibilty of each member of the school.

Our Student Welfare objectives are as outlined in the three main focus areas of the Department of School Education Student Welfare Policy (1996) :

Effective learning and teaching

Positive climate and good discipline

Community participation

Student Welfare underpins all of the teaching and learning programs and school decisions at Asquith Girls High School.

Asquith Girls High School expects that students will display the following qualities:

Responsibility for one's actions
acceptance of consequences for inappropriate actions
increased confidence
independence
self discipline
acceptable behaviour
self discipline
an ability to adapt to change
a sense of personal dignity and worth
mutual respect for others
employability
satisfaction from learning
effective communication skills
a sense of cultural identity
skills to negotiate restitution for inappropriate actions
a sense of belonging to a school and wider community

The Student Welfare Policy ensures that the developmental, preventative and remedial aspects of Student Welfare are addressed in all school programs and services.

Student Welfare at Asquith Girls High School :

encompasses all activities which meet the personal, social and learning needs of students
creates a school environment which demonstrates care and ensures safety
creates a school climate which values and encourages risk-taking and independent thinking
incorporates effective discipline and has clear consequences
unecceptable behaviour clearly articulated for the whole school community
incorporates health and social skills programs
recognises the diversity within the school and provides programs and support which acknowledge difference and promote harmony
stresses the value of intervention and the early identification of problems
reconises the role the school plays as a resource link to families and / or community support services
provides opportunities for students to enjoy success and recognition; make a useful contribution to school life ; and derive enjoyment from their learning

At Asquith Girls the school community believes that all students have the right to learn in a safe, nurturing environment and will be offered as many opportunities as possible to encourage the growth of self-discipline.