Page 12 - Tauhara College Handbook 2018

Standards and Expectations
As a school we value Curiosity, Diversity, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga and Personal Growth. We encourage attitudes and behaviours that support these values. All of our students are also expected to show respect, courtesy, responsibility and commitment at all times in their interactions at school. This sets them up to be successful in society and contribute to their wider community.
A Positive Attitude and a Commitment to Learning
The word Tauharatanga is used to describe our ‘way of being’ at Tauhara College. It is based on respect and courtesy, responsibility, and a commitment to high achievement and participation. It emphasises treating all people with care and making the most of all opportunities.
At Tauhara College our students
• are positively engaged in learning
• are considerate of others and their property
• are co-operative, positive and friendly
• are encouraging and inclusive of others so that they are able to gain the full bene t of their education
• are committed to their learning and make the most of all of their opportunities
• are actively involved in a wide range of activities, including leadership opportunities, sporting opportunities, school enhancement projects and community engagement
• are committed to maintaining a high standard of personal presentation, wear the school uniform correctly at school and on the way to and from school
Responding to Learning and Relationship Disruption
Tauhara College students are expected to show respect and courtesy at all times. The college has zero tolerance to violence, intimidation and harassment of any kind. Students who misbehave and disrupt the learning and positive engagement of other students can expect to have a response. This may include a family meeting with the Dean or the Assistant Principal, Deputy Principal or Principal, with appropriate interventions used to shift behaviour and attitude. If poor behaviour persists, the Senior Leadership Team will deal with serious problems and work at keeping our students safe and engaged in a positive school climate. At Tauhara College we work hard at keeping all students at school and engaged in learning. However, in cases of severe disruption students may be stood down from school as a response to their behaviour. In very extreme situations, and as a last resort, a student may be suspended from school and will be required to be appear before the Board of Trustees. Exclusion or expulsion from Tauhara College may be an outcome of this meeting.
Drug Policy
Drugs are not part of school life. Students cannot achieve if using them. The possession or use of illegal drugs at the college, on the way to or from college, or at school-related activities is strictly forbidden. If a student is suspected of being under the in uence of drugs (including cannabis or alcohol), the Principal or Deputy Principal may request that the student undergo a test administered by authorised personnel. This is done in the interests of being able to deal appropriately with the situation and keeping other students safe at school. Further disciplinary action may also be taken and may include Stand Down or Suspension.
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