The School Code of Behaviour

At Asquith Girls High School students are expected to behave in a manner which demonstrates:

• respect for themselves and others
  
• responsibility for their own learning
  
• responsibility for their own actions
  
• acceptance of individual differences
  
• respect for the property of others
  
• promotion of a safe and caring school environment for all
• a positive attitude toward achieving their full potential
  
• representation of the whole school with pride
  
• courtesy and co-operation towards staff and fellow students
  

Students are expected to:

• wear the school uniform in the correct manner
• know and understand that illegal substances are not to be used or in their possession at any time

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Students have the right to:

• learn and develop to their full potential
• be accepted by others so that they can learn to relate as friends
• feel safe in the school without feeling pressured or scared
• express their opinions in an encouraging classroom atmosphere as well as through the Student Representative Council

It is the responsibility of students to:

• use the resources provided by the school, complete homework and assignments, and ask teachers for help
• maximise their learning opportunities by using the resources offered
• allow other students to learn
• respect other students, teachers and themselves and the property of others
• participate in the activities offered by the school
• respect, care for and take part in improving the school environment.

Classroom Rules

The following rules are commonly agreed rules that are to be upheld in all teaching/learning areas.

• Eating or drinking in the classroom, during assemblies or exams is not allowed unless a student has been given special permission to do so (e.g. for students with diabetes).
• Mobile phones are to be turned off during all lessons, assemblies and exams etc. If a phone rings during those times, students will be directed to take the phone to the front office and leave it there for collection at the end of the day. If a student actually takes a call or responds to a message during lessons, assemblies or exams, the phone will be kept at school until a parent comes in to collect it from one of the Deputy Principals.
• Make-up is not expected to be worn at school. Any student who applies make-up in class will have the make-up confiscated and will need to collect it from one of the Deputy Principals. Rule also applies to nail polish.
• Combs or brushes are not to be used in any classroom.
• Sprays (e.g. deodorant, perfume) are not to be used in any classroom.
• Walkmans are to remain in students’ bags during lessons, assemblies and exams. In those lessons where students must leave their bags outside the room, walkmans can be taken into the room but earphones must not be used.