Dear Year 5 Parents,
Earlier this year, our Year 5 students were informed about the behavioural expectations at St Matthew’s. I would like to start by congratulating the Year 5’s on improving their behaviour. As you are aware, we are committed to providing a safe and productive environment. Our goal is for all of our students to make continuing progress and achieve their full potential. We can achieve these critical goals only if our school is orderly and our classrooms are calm. For this reason, I have today reminded our Year 5’s of the focus we have on two statements from our Student Code of Conduct:
- I show concern by acting safely so I do not hurt myself or others.
- I treat others the way I would like to be treated, just as Jesus showed concern for others.
They have also been reminded that there is zero tolerance for students who fail to adhere to the following two school rules:
- Speak nicely to others; no verbal bullying
- Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
The consequences for failing to follow these rules are:
Classroom separation
Student is separated from others. Amount of time is teacher’s discretion.
In-School Suspension
In-School Suspensions are conducted during class times. This will be held in the admin office. The students will sit, and complete work set by the classroom teachers. There is to be no contact with other students. The Leadership Team will supervise. Recess and lunch breaks will be taken at different times to the rest of the school.
Duration of in-school suspension may range from half a day to three days.
Out of School Suspension
St Matthew’s School’s policy on Out of School Suspension is guided by the policy of the Catholic Commission of WA, which states:
“Suspension means temporary withdrawal of a student’s rights of attendance at school. It is a disciplinary measure which may be invoked by the Principal, where a student’s conduct and behaviour are deemed prejudicial to the good order or reputation of the school.”
(Catholic Education Commission WA Policy, July 2001)
Parents will be notified of a pending or proposed suspension so that steps can be taken to avoid this course of action. The Principal will consider all previous circumstances and will consult with another Behaviour Management team member and the child’s teacher prior to invoking an out-of-school suspension.
Individual Behaviour Management Plans
In some cases, the school may deem it necessary to implement an Individual Behaviour Management plan. Whilst every intention is made to negotiate these plans with the student’s parents, it is ultimately at the discretion of the Leadership Team, to implement this modification. Parents will receive a copy of the Behaviour Management Plan.
All parents will receive notification each time these consequences are put into action.
We would appreciate it if you would discuss this with your child and contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanking you,
Mrs Susan Milton
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