St Edward's | Student Rights and Responsibilities
1. To be able to learn and participate fully in all classes and activities
- To try my best
- To pay attention in class
- To be involved in school activities
- To develop my skills with the help of my teachers
- Never to miss school or lessons without permission
- To be on time for class and all school activities
- To always be in the right place at the right time
- To bring the necessary books and equipment to class
- To complete all my set work and not to disturb the work of others
2. To enjoy a clean attractive environment
- To look after school furniture and property
- To put rubbish in bins
- To keep classrooms clean and tidy
- To take good care of textbooks and library books
- To keep desks, walls and pin boards free of graffiti
- Not to eat or drink in classrooms or the Edmund Rice Centre
3. To have a good school name
- To wear my uniform with pride
- To behave well at all times
- To show respect to visitors
- To display good sportsmanship
4. To be in a safe well ordered environment
- To have my diary with me during lessons
- To follow teachers’ directions regarding the use of equipment and facilities
- To move in an orderly manner, keeping to the left of stairways and verandahs
- To get on/off buses safely and waiting for the bus to stop
- To listen for bells and move when I should
- To report to Administration if I am late for school
- To stay away from out of bounds areas
- To bring absentee notes to Tutors
- To return all borrowed equipment
5. To be treated with respect, understanding and courtesy
- To be supportive of others
- To be friendly and helpful
- To respect a person’s good name
- To treat other people with respect
- To express different opinions politely
- To listen to the other point of view
- To co-operate with teachers by helping when asked
6. To have my property respected
- To take care of my possessions
- To take care of other people’s books, bags etc
- To ask before borrowing and return borrowed items promptly
- To leave other people’s possessions alone
- Not to write on other people’s belongings
7. To share a just and honest environment
- Don’t steal
- Don’t lie
- Don’t cheat
- Do not accept lying, stealing or cheating by others
- Don’t use offensive language