Parents/guardians need to be aware of the school rules. We expect students to behave responsibly at all times and can only achieve this with positive parent/guardian support.
Students must show high standards of courtesy and respect towards teachers, adults and other students
- Students will respect both school property and other students' personal property.
- The Board of Trustees will seek payment from the parent/guardians of a student who causes damage to property while disregarding a school rule.
Students must wear the correct uniform in a neat, tidy manner:
- Jewellery other than a watch and a small plain stud in each ear lobe is not permitted.
- Watches are not to be set using alarm functions during the school day.
- Hair longer than shoulder-length must be tied back with a school coloured hair tie or clip. All hair must be secured away from eyes (including fringes).
- Unnatural colours, excessive use of hair gel and extreme hairstyles, eg. braids, beads, "rats' tails" and dreadlocks are not considered appropriate for school.
- Nail varnish and make up is not permitted.
- Long socks are to be worn up.
Students must not bring or use the following items in the school environment:
- Sweets, chewing gum and soft drinks.
- Drugs of any description including cigarettes, alcohol and vaping.
- Aerosol spray cans (eg. deodorant)
- Other items considered to be dangerous by the Board of Trustees and Principal.
Students must follow sensible safety procedures both inside and outside the school:
- Use the footpath and the road properly. Use the pedestrian crossing to cross Butley Drive. Please do not call your child across the road.
- Respond to all bells promptly.
- Follow staff instructions.
- Cyclists must use the side of the road, not the footpath and wear a safety helmet.
- Electric scooters are not permitted at school.
Note: The BoT, through the Principal, reserves the right to judge what may be termed extreme in the context of Farm Cove Intermediate School's values.