Kepnock State High School
Junior School Uniform
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Vision and Values ..................................................................................................... 2
Kepnock Administration ............................................................................................ 3
Bell Times ................................................................................................................. 4
Map of School........................................................................................................... 5
School Motto............................................................................................................. 6
Important Dates ........................................................................................................ 6
General Information .................................................................................................. 7
First Aid/Medication .................................................................................................. 7
What Do I Do If? ....................................................................................................... 8
School Expectations ................................................................................................. 9
Student Support Services ....................................................................................... 10
Assessment Guidelines .......................................................................................... 11
Respectful Relationships ........................................................................................ 12
School Dress Code ................................................................................................. 13
Uniform Guidelines ................................................................................................ 14
School Policy on Piercings and Adornments........................................................... 15
Student Electronic Equipment Policy ...................................................................... 16
Safety Policy ........................................................................................................... 17
Homework Policy .................................................................................................... 19
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KEPNOCK ADMINISTRATION
PRINCIPAL
Ms Jenny Maier
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS
Mr Craig Martin, Ms Tess Hennessey,
Mr Nick Howkins
BSM
Mr Stephen Bargenquast
HEAD OF SPECIAL ED PROGRAM
Ms Jenny Spence
HEADS OF DEPARTMENT (Curriculum)
English
Mr M Davies
Senior School
Mrs D Giddins
Maths
Ms E Orr
HPE
Mrs R Coombes
Scientific Tech.
Ms C Nielsen
ITD
Mr A Millis
Junior Secondary
Mr K Gray
Humanities
Mr R Connor
Student Services
Mrs J Dwyer
IT, BusEd
Mr J Irvine
The Arts
Ms J O’Neill
Agriculture/HEC Mr G Foster
ADDRESS
Kepnock Road, Bundaberg
POSTAL ADDRESS
PO Box 4310, South Bundaberg Q 4670
TELEPHONE
4131 1888
FAX
4131 1800
Guidance Counsellor
Byron Harrison
EMAIL
the.principal@kepnockshs.eq.edu.au
WEB SITE
www.kepnockshs.eq.edu.au
P&C
Meets third Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm in the
Common Room
ABSENCE LINE
4131 1809
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SCHOOL BELL TIMES AND YEAR LEVEL ASSEMBLIES
Lesson Times 2013
MONDAY
TUESDAY FRIDAY
Period
Start
Finish
Length
Early Morning Class
HG (PE@K)
Period 2
Period 3
First Recess
Period 4
Period 5
Second
Period 6
8:00
9.00
9.25
10.25
11.15
11:50
12:50
13:40
14:20
9.00
9.25
10.25
11.15
11:50
12:50
13:40
14:20
15:10
60 min
25 min
60 min
50 min
35 min
60 min
50 min
40 min
50 min
Period
Start
Finish
Length
Early Morning Class
8:00
9.05
9.15
10.25
11.15
11:50
12:50
13:40
14:20
9.15
9.15
10.25
11.15
11:50
12:50
13:40
14:20
15:10
75 min
10 min
70 min
50 min
35 min
60 min
50 min
40 min
50 min
HG
Period 2
Period 3
First Recess
Period 4
Period 5
Second
Period 6
Year Level Assemblies
Year 8
Wednesday
8:45 – 9:15
Year 9
Friday
8:45 – 9:15
Year 10
Thursday
8:45 – 9:15 (Semester 1); 8:55 – 9:15 (Semester 2)
Year 11
Thursday
8:45 – 9:15 (Semester 1); 8:55 – 9:15 (Semester 2)
Year 12
Tuesday
8:55 – 9:15
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MAP OF SCHOOL
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KEPNOCK STATE HIGH SCHOOL VISION AND VALUES
VISION
A creative, confident and resilient community of learners prepared for
the future.
MOTTO
“Success is Earned”
VALUES
We value:
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Learning
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Respect
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Responsibility
IMPORTANT DATES 2013
STUDENT FREE DAYS
Thursday 24 and Friday 25 January
Monday 21 October
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2013
Easter Vacation
Winter Vacation
Spring Vacation
Summer Vacation
29 March – 14 April
22 June – 7 July
21 September – 7 October
13 December – 27 January
FINISHING DATES
YEAR 12
YEAR 10 & 11
YEAR 8 & 9
Friday 15 November
Friday 29 November
Friday 13 December
www.kepnockshs.eq.edu.au
Visit our website for up-to-date
information
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CANTEEN
The P & C Association operates the school canteen and welcomes whatever
assistance parents are able to give. Phone 41311823 to express you willingness to
assist. The canteen is open 7am – 9am, as well as first and second recess.
MONEY, VALUABLES & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Students are strongly advised to leave valuables, electronic devices, and large
sums of money at home. Stolen items are not the school’s responsibility. If a
student chooses to bring valuables to school, they should not be left unattended in a
school bag.
STUDENT ILLNESS
Students should see their teacher during class time or report to the General Office
during recesses. Parents will be contacted and arrangements made for students to
be collected.
GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR
The Guidance Counsellor is located in the Administration Building. Students are
encouraged to discuss any topics of concern with him. An appointment can be
made through main office.
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
School staff must not administer over-the-counter medication, including analgesics,
homeopathic or prescribed medications, unless they meet the accountability of a
written request from a parent/caregiver accompanied by written advice from a
medical practitioner. The medication must be stored in the original labeled
container. A copy of the school’s Medication Booklet is available from the school
office.
NEWSLETTER
Regular school-home communication occurs via a fortnightly newsletter. This is an
important source of information about the school and its activities. Newsletters are
usually issued to students on a Monday.
LOCKERS
Students can hire lockers to store textbooks and other school items. Students
should collect form from office. Annual Hire Charge is $12. Students need to
provide their own key and lock.
SCHOOL WEBSITE
Our school website is updated regularly and contains a wide range of information for
parents and students www.kepnockshs.eq.edu.au.
VISITING THE SCHOOL
On arrival, all visitors to school, including Senior students on their day off, are to
report to the administration building. The school requires visitors to ‘sign in and out’
of the school, and will issue them with official visitor identification. Identification is to
be worn at all times. Any person on school grounds without visitor identification will
be referred to administration. The purpose of this is to ensure the safety and
security of the school premises in general and the wellbeing of our students and
staff.
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WHAT DO DO WHEN ..
I’m late for school
Report to the office with a note signed by
a parent
I’ve lost my timetable
Report to the office. Replacement
provided at cost of 50¢
I’ve lost/had stolen my property
Report loss to your class teacher at the
time and later to the office. Write a
description with all details.
I feel sick
Ask your teacher’s consent to report to
Sick Bay.
I’ve left something at home and I think it
is important
Put up with the inconvenience and
determine that you will be more careful in
future. Discuss it with your teacher, and
determine if a phone call is necessary.
I have a note from home to leave school
early
Take note to the office before school and
receive a pass out. Parents collect
student at designated time from Office.
I am returning to school after an absence Bring a note from your parent/guardian to
your home group teacher on the day you
return to school.
I am sick and will be away for a few days
Arrange for your parent/guardian to
phone the school to explain.
I am having difficulties with other
students or my school work
Tell someone! Class teacher, HOD, Year
Co-ordinator, Guidance Counsellor,
Deputy Principal, Principal or parent.
I’m not in correct uniform
Bring a note from parent/guardian and
collect a uniform pass from the office
before school. Wear clothing that is
similar to school uniform or be prepared
to change into a borrowed uniform for the
day.
Bring a note from your parent/guardian to
your PE teacher/ sports organiser.
I’m unable to participate in PE/Sport
classes
I am being bullied physically or verbally
Tell class teacher, HOD or Year Coordinator, if it’s physical, tell a Deputy
Principal. Tell someone.
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WHAT IS EXPECTED?
1. GENERAL
Students are under the jurisdiction of the Principal whilst at school.
2. ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is required of all students. A dated note or phone call from a
parent/guardian is required for all absences.
(a) Phone the Student Absence Line 4131 1809.
(b) For all absences
Note is to be handed to the Home Group Teacher on the day of return to
school if Absence Line has not been called.
Medical certificates should be produced by students for extended absence
due to illness and should be given to the Year Co-ordinator.
When students know that they are going to be away for an extended
period in normal school time, notification should be given to the office
secretary before the period of absence commences.
(c) Absences for assessment or exam
Students absent for a test or assessment or exam must advise the school
office then seek extension of due date from the Head of Department.
An explanatory note must be presented along with a medical certificate
where applicable. The contribution of the late assessment to the student’s
assessment profile will be determined by the Head of Department,
according to the school Assessment Policy.
(d) A student who arrives late to school is to report to the office with an
explanatory note and sign in.
(e) Students who arrive early to school are to sit quietly and await bell for class.
Out of Bounds areas, including ovals and shops, are to be observed. Once
students arrive at school, they are to remain on campus. Students in
Years 8 – 10 should not arrive before 8.45am.
Students on Youth Allowance
If a student is absent for more than five days, without the approval of the school,
they will not get Youth Allowance for the additional days they were absent and they
will also lose an extra 14 days Youth Allowance for each term in which this occurs.
3. DRESS STANDARDS
The School has a clearly stated standard of dress. All students are required to wear
the school uniform each day. It is our preference that students wear the formal
uniform on most school days. Clothing should be clean and respectable. Students
should maintain a high standard of personal grooming and cleanliness. Pride in
appearance is important. In the interests of safety, students are encouraged to wear
hats for all timetabled outside activities as well as at morning tea and lunch breaks.
Sandals and thongs are never acceptable footwear. Students are to wear the formal
uniform on assembly day. Hair styles and colour should be conservative, neat and
tidy.
Students who are not in correct uniform may be provided with a uniform for the day.
See “School Dress Code” for details of uniform (P.15-16).
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Students are encouraged to form a trusting and co-operative relationship with
teachers and should feel confident to approach them with any problems. Year Coordinators are also available to provide care and support. Career guidance and
personal counselling appointments with the school Guidance Counsellor are made
through the main office.
The Special Education Program provides support and extension to students with
special needs across the whole spectrum of the learning environment.
Learning Support provides a variety of services to students requiring extra help in
their learning.
Other specialist staff can also be accessed via Student Services Department.
Craig Currie is the Community Education Counsellor for Indigenous students.
STUDENT IDENTITY CARDS
The school produces Student Identity Cards which serve four purposes :
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Identification for collection of books from Textbook Hire
Bar code for library borrowing
Student identification for concessions on admission or purchases where
these exist
Entry to school socials.
It will cost $5 to replace a lost ID card.
NOTE : STUDENTS MUST BRING THEIR ID CARDS EVERY DAY.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
A number of extra-curricular activities are offered.
These include:
• School Musical
• Instrumental music
• Vocal group
• Interschool sports
• Student Representative Council
• Public speaking
• Cheerleading
Involvement in such activities widens friendship groups across year levels, fosters
team and school spirit and develops students’ skills and self esteem. Students of all
ages are encouraged to be involved. Information for students is published in Daily
Student Notices.
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ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
Assessment is used by teachers to make judgements about the standards of
student work and progress. Summative Assessment is determined by Education
Queensland syllabuses and school work programs.
Formative assessment gives progress information about a student.
assessment is used for reporting purposes.
Summative
Assessment can occur in many different forms. The most common assessment
items used at Kepnock include:
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• Practical demonstrations
• Observations
• Field Work
Assignments
In-class tests
Exams
Oral Presentations
Submitting assessment:
Assessment must be handed in by the due date.
If a student is away on the day of an in-class assessment item, a phone call from
the parent on the day and/or a letter of explanation is required on their return. This
phone call or letter will be accepted subject to the explanation being satisfactory.
If a student is away on the due date of an assignment, every effort should be made
to drop the assignment to the school, or email it to the teacher. If this is not possible
a letter of explanation is required on their return.
If a student is away for an in-class assessment item and provides a satisfactory
explanation as outlined above, they should complete the item as soon as is practical
upon their return. Failure to do so will result in a Non Submission being recorded,
which will have a negative impact on semester results.
Staff will document that assessment has been submitted noting the date submitted.
Extensions
If a student misses a due date, they must submit an Application for Extension.
Applications for extension should be made prior to the due date.
Extensions should only occur rarely and a pattern of failure to submit items on the
due date will be raised with the HOD.
Parents will need to support any application for extension with the appropriate
explanations e.g. medical certificate, bereavement advice, special circumstances
explanation etc.
Extensions will not be granted for holidays outside school holiday periods.
Students should submit the work prior to departure. Failure to do so may lead to
credit not being given for that particular assessment task.
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RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS
Students at Kepnock State High School are expected to behave respectfully
towards all members of the school community. As such, Kepnock State High School
considers bullying to be an unacceptable form of behaviour which is not tolerated
under any circumstances. This includes cyber-bullying as well as personal bullying.
WHAT IS HARASSMENT?
Sometimes it is the frequency of inappropriate comments or behaviours that are
disrespectful or invasive of another’s privacy. Behaviour that demeans another on
the basis of gender, race, religion or ethnicity is unacceptable. All members of the
school community are expected to behave in ways that are respectful to others.
What should YOU do if you are bullied or harassed?
Understand that there are many ways to deal with bullies. Your safety and
security is important in every case.
Know that you do not have to put up with being bullied or harassed. The bully will
try to tell you otherwise.
Act responsibly, by telling your teacher, Year Co-ordinator, Guidance Officer,
HOD, parent or a friend.
Turn off facebook, and do not respond to unwanted text messages.
What can PARENTS do?
Look for tell-tale signs : bruises, scratches, torn clothing, not wanting to come to
school, temper outbursts, etc
Listen carefully to your child. Find out what happened, where, who was involved,
when it happened and who else was around.
Adopt a problem solving approach.
Enlist the support of school personnel rather than become involved yourself.
Above all, do not ignore the situation.
Check your child’s Facebook page.
Threats made over the internet or phone, are illegal and should be referred to
School Based Police Officer.
CROSS CLASSING
If a student consistently disrupts the teaching and learning process of the classroom
they will be required to complete their classwork in another classroom. The student
will be referred to A5 and a classroom will be assigned.
When the student arrives at the other room they will complete the class work
supplied and make a plan to return to class with SMART goals so they are
successful.
Students who are frequently cross-classed will be referred to the Curriculum HOD.
Parents will be contacted by phone or a letter, after each cross-class occasion.
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SCHOOL DRESS CODE
Purpose
The purpose of our dress code is to ensure that Kepnock State High School students present themselves
with pride within the school and the wider community. When students enrol in our school, they must accept
a shared responsibility for its public image, as well as develop a sense of belonging and pride.
Expectations
It is our expectation that students will wear the appropriate school uniform on a daily basis. The Parents’
and Citizens’ Association have endorsed the current uniform which is detailed below. It is also our
expectation that students will comply with other aspects of our dress code, including footwear, the wearing
of jewellery, make-up, and other body adornments, piercing etc. Parents and students will be kept wellinformed about any proposed changes in uniform or policy, through the usual channels of P & C meetings,
and Newsletters.
Provision for Specific Student Issues
The school will support students who may have occasional difficulty in wearing correct uniform through the
provision of replacement clothing items on a daily loan basis. Students will be permitted, on presentation
of a note from parents, to have a temporary non-uniform day pass on two occasions per term. If the
number of occasions is greater than two, or if the student fails to provide a note, he/she will be asked to
change into suitable clothing provided.
Details of this procedure will be provided to students at the commencement of each school year.
If the student is non-compliant, or continues not to follow the dress code, he/she may be required to
complete a lunch time detention in accordance with a provision of the Education General Provisions Act
2006. Breaches of other aspects of the dress code by students will have consequences as outlined over.
Parents will be kept informed on the implementation of the dress code and actions taken for noncompliance by students. Wherever possible, parents will be given opportunities to negotiate a process that
leads towards a satisfactory and timely outcome to uniform issues.
Formal Uniform
This is the preferred option and should be worn as often as possible and on assemblies, formal occasions,
(e.g. Presentation Night) or when representing the school.
Day Uniform
Students may wear this uniform when practical subjects are scheduled and when no formal representation
of the school is required.
Winter Uniform
Long sleeved polo and jackets are available from the school Canteen and other outlets. Senior students
may wear the school jersey. Long black trousers are an option.
Footwear
School shoes must be of solid construction, covering the foot, with either lace-up or strong Velcro fastened
uppers. They must be black leather/suede or strong vinyl with matching laces. Because of Workplace
Health and Safety requirements, parents will be contacted immediately if a student has inappropriate
footwear, so that correct shoes can be brought to the school. Students will not be able to attend classes
without appropriate shoes. Thongs, dance type slippers, or ‘grandad’ slippers are unacceptable.
Jewellery
Jewellery is not part of the school uniform and should not be worn by students. Jewellery items will be held
until the end of the school day. In persistent cases, parents will be required to collect jewellery from the
office. One pair of small ear studs/sleepers and wristwatches are acceptable. Students are required to
remove all facial adornments/piercings during the school day. Our policy complies with that applying in
many workplaces.
Make-Up
Obvious facial make-up is not part of our dress code, and students will be asked to remove it if worn at
school.
Hats
Students are strongly encouraged to wear brimmed hats/caps for sporting activities/lessons, other outside
classes and activities. Beanies are not part of the uniform and are unacceptable.
Hair Styles
Brightly coloured hair is not permitted. Style should be neat and tidy and of a natural colour.
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FORMAL UNIFORM
Type
Style
Shirts
Day Uniform
(Sports)
Shorts
Skirt
Formal Uniform
Junior Girls
(Yr 8/9)
Skirt
Necktie
Skirt
Slacks
Formal Uniform
Junior Boys
(Yr 8/9)
Shirt
Shorts/Trousers
Track Pants
Winter Uniform
Unisex
Jacket
Polar Fleece
Jacket
Junior Jersey
(8/9)
Description
Junior Polo (Yrs 8/9), tab front. Embroidered
emblem on left side. Side slits. Short sleeves
Kepnock elastic/drawstring waist or tailored shorts
both with approved embroidered “K” logo.
Inside leg measurement no less than 20cm.
(definitely no short shorts)
A-line or inverted pleats each side, knee length
Short sleeve, shaped peplum, button front.
Embroidered emblem on pocket worn with necktie.
Blouse of suitable length.
Button on.
A line or inverted pleats each side, knee length.
Tailored, front pleats, set in pockets or slim fit (no
keepers, no belt).
Short sleeves, collared, button front embroidered
Kepnock emblem on pocket
Plain black belt (no keepers/no belt). Approved ‘K’
logo on shorts.
Standard plain black tracksuit pants
Microfibre Tracksuit Jacket - Front Zipper
Embroidered Kepnock emblem on front left side
Polar Fleece jacket - Zipper front
Embroidered Kepnock emblem on front left side
Bottle green cotton double-knit, gold collar
Colour/Fabric
Bottle Green, black vertical panel
each sides, gold trim. Black collar
with white trim.
Colour: Black
Boys – Poly Cotton, drawstring or
Poly Cotton tailored
Girls – Polyester/Viscose/Elastane
Bottle Green Gabardine/Caesarella
Bottle Stripe poly cotton
Bottle Green
Bottle Green Gabardine/Caesarella
Black Caesarella
Bottle Stripe poly cotton.
Black Poly Cotton.
Black
Bottle Green microfibre material
Bottle Green Polar Fleece
Available from the Canteen
WHOLE SCHOOL UNIFORM
Type
Style
Description
Junior Polo (Yrs 8/9), tab front. Embroidered
emblem on left side. Side slits. Short sleeves
Shirts
Day Uniform
Shorts
Skirt
Track Pants
Jacket
Winter Uniform
Unisex
Whole School
Polar Fleece Jacket
Senior Jersey
(10, 11 & 12)
Junior Jersey (8/9)
Blazer
Footwear
Shoes (to meet
safety regulation)
Socks
Stockings
Colour/Fabric
Bottle Green, black vertical panel
each sides, gold trim. Black collar
with white trim.
Senior Polo (Yrs 10/11/12), tab front, Embroidered
emblem on left side with senior label. Short sleeves.
Bottle Green, vertical panel on right
side of white, gold & black. Black
collar with gold and white trim.
Kepnock elastic/drawstring waist or tailored shorts
both with approved embroidered “K” logo.
Inside leg measurement no less than 20cm.
(definitely no short shorts)
Colour: Black
Boys – Poly Cotton, drawstring or
Poly Cotton tailored
Girls – Polyester/Viscose/Elastane
A-line or inverted pleats each side, knee length
Bottle Green Gabardine/Caesarella
Standard plain black tracksuit pants
Black
Microfibre Tracksuit Jacket - Front Zipper
Embroidered Kepnock emblem on front left side
Bottle Green microfibre material
Polar Fleece jacket - Zipper front
Embroidered Kepnock emblem on front left side
Bottle Green Polar Fleece
As prescribed by the school
MUST BE ORDERED THROUGH
THE SCHOOL
Ordering process occurs late in
preceding year.
Bottle green cotton double-knit, gold collar
Available from the Canteen
Embroidered emblem on left side.
Bottle Green
Full leather/vinyl school shoes (formal or jogger style)
Full BLACK upper and BLACK sole
trim with matching black laces, no
other colour permitted
Ankle/ anklet
White
Girls
Black or Skin tone
Uniforms available from: Kepnock State High School Canteen – 41311823 (School tie and junior jersey available only through canteen)
Bundaberg Clothing Factory – 41531505 / Inn Style Mensland – 41516788 / Lowes Sugarland - 41513948
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INFORMATION SHEET FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS ON SCHOOL POLICY
REGARDING FACIAL PIERCING/ADORNMENTS
All state schools adopt dress codes for students. Kepnock State High school’s dress
code outlines a range of uniform requirements, including policies related to the
wearing of jewellery, piercings etc.
The policy, endorsed by the Parents and Citizens Association, states:
“Jewellery is not part of the school uniform and should not be worn by students.
One pair of small ear studs/sleepers and wristwatches are acceptable. Students are
required to remove facial adornments/piercings during the school day.”
This policy has been widely circulated among students and parents.
To ensure there is absolute clarity regarding the policy, the following points are
provided:
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The school recognises that facial piercings and the wearing of jewellery items
by students outside of school hours are not the province of the school, and
as such, students out of school uniform obviously have no school rules
governing these matters. This is rightly a parental matter.
Whilst at school, students will be required to remove facial piercings/jewellery
for the duration of the school day. This is common policy in the workplace
as well as in other educational institutions.
Acceptable jewellery would include ear studs or sleepers that are unobtrusive.
Wristbands for medical emergencies would also be acceptable.
Some scope may exist for jewellery of religious or cultural significance, but
this would need some negotiation with a member of Administration. Such
items (e.g. a religious cross) would need to be worn unobtrusively. (e.g.
pinned on the inside of a collar etc.) A family memento would not fall into this
category as a “cultural” item.
In the event of recent facial piercings, students may be able to use an
inconspicuous retainer as a temporary measure. This would need to be
negotiated with the school.
If some medical factor precludes the timely removal of a facial adornment, the
possibility of taping over the item would be considered as a temporary
measure. Please discuss this with a member of administration.
If students fail to follow the policy, consequences could include removal of items to
be later collected by a parent, other parental contact, temporary measures such as
the student being required to tape over the adornment, and detention(s) for
disobedience.
We would prefer not to have to invoke disciplinary measures, but hope that parents
and students work with the school to implement this policy appropriately. In this
way, the school’s goal of positively promoting the school and its students within the
wider Bundaberg community would be further enhanced, and the dress standard of
our school will be upheld.
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STUDENT ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT POLICY
Electronic equipment items such as mobile phones, iPods, mp3 players, etc are not
considered part of your everyday needs and we strongly discourage students from
bringing these to school.
When a valid reason exists for students to have electronic equipment at school, we
expect them to be turned off and left in a secure place during class time. We ask
students to be conscious of the learning environment and to be respectful of the
needs of others.
At recess times, students should use electronic equipment in an appropriate,
responsible manner. Inappropriate use and storage of inappropriate materials will
be managed in accordance with the school’s Responsible Behaviour Plan.
Electronic equipment that is inappropriately sighted, heard or used in class
may be confiscated. These items will be sent to the Office for collection at the
end of the day.
PROCESS
First Occasion:
• If electronic equipment is inappropriately used in class it will be placed in the
student’s bag and put at the front of the room.
Second Occasion:
• The student is to be sent to the office with a note detailing the incident.
• The item is placed in an envelope in the office. Student collects at end of day.
Third Occasion:
• Parents will be called to pick up the confiscated item.
Some use of electronic equipment may be appropriate under direct teacher
curriculum instruction.
Since the school encourages students not to bring electronic equipment to school,
we will not pursue investigations into lost or stolen items of this nature. The school
is not liable for any loss or damage to equipment.
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SAFETY POLICY
Practical Subject Areas Safety Expectations and Guidelines
Practical Subject areas at Kepnock SHS provide students with a vital opportunity to
gain a balanced education. All subject areas at some point in time may take the
opportunity to organize a practical component within their curriculum in order to
broaden student learning.
Subject areas such as:
• Science
• Agriculture
• Information and Technology
• Industrial Technology and Design
• Dance
• Drama
• Health and Physical Education
• Art
• Home Economics
have a practical component built into the course.
As such, students need to be very much aware of Work Place Health and Safety
policies within these environments, not only to engage safely in activities but to also
fulfill the expectations of the curriculum. Teachers will spend time outlining these
expectations to their respective classes. This may well mean training students how
to use a piece of equipment or explaining how to behave whilst demonstrations or
activities are occurring. Regular reminders will take place in order to reinforce
expectations and rules will be revisited in the class environment. The priority for
students and staff, as well as parents, is to provide a safe learning environment.
To simplify the rules across subject areas within school three expectations have
been developed to ensure a safe environment exists. As such students need to:
1. follow all safety instructions in relation to
• safety equipment
• remaining in an allocated area
2. refrain from any unsafe action that has the potential for injury. For example
throwing something which could be reasonably expected to injure someone or
damage equipment
3. use tools/equipment/ animals/ plants or chemicals and electricity appropriately
and as authorized.
If students fail to follow these expectations then teachers will provide a
consequence for the student’s actions. This may include the issuing of a safety
breach. These safety breaches range in severity from Level 1 to Level 3.
Payment may have to be made to repair damage to facilities or equipment.
The ethos of this approach is not to move students from certain subjects but
rather to teach and train students how to behave safely in these practical
areas.
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Safety Breach guidelines
Level 1
• Completion of contract/ guarantee to return to class
• Dealt with by teacher- minor class infringement
• Sent to buddy class for remainder of lesson and possibly one other
• Completion of work set by teacher
• Parent contact made via letter or phone
• Possible detentions
• Recorded on One School
Level 2
• Sent to buddy class for remainder of lesson. Removal from class for 2 - 3
additional lessons
• Completion of work set by teacher (workplace health and safety guidelines)
• Parent contact or interview by HOD
• Completion of contract/ guarantee to return to class
• Process overseen by HOD
• Possible detentions
• Recorded on One School
Level 3
• Completion of contract/ guarantee to return to class
• Dealt with by Year Level Deputy Principal
• Sent to buddy class for remainder of lesson and a possible further 5 - 6
lessons
• Completion of work set by teacher (workplace health and safety guidelines)
• Possible parent interview, to return to class.
• Possible removal from all practical components of the course.
• Recorded on One School
After these processes have been exhausted the student may be asked to show
cause to the Principal as to why he / she should be allowed to remain in that
subject.
Students and parents are invited to discuss these issues
with the HOD and or teacher.
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HOMEWORK POLICY
Homework provides students with opportunities to consolidate their classroom
learning, pattern behaviour for lifelong learning beyond the classroom and involve
family members in their learning.
The setting of homework takes into account the need for students to have a
balanced lifestyle.
This includes sufficient time for family, sport, culture, recreation, and part-time
employment where appropriate.
Homework engages students in independent learning and complements work
undertaken in class, such as:
Revision and reflection to consolidate learning
Applying knowledge and skills in new contexts
Pursuing knowledge individually and imaginatively
Preparing for forthcoming classroom learning
Homework enhances student learning, develops the student’s independence as a
learner Is varied, challenging and clearly related to the class work
In Years 8 and 9, students should be given increasing responsibility for their own
learning. They can be required to engage in independent learning to complement
work undertaken in class. Homework in Years 8 and 9 could be up to 10 minutes
per subject per night i.e. Year 8 = 80 mins, Year 9 = 90 mins.
In the Senior School, Years 10, 11 and 12, the amount of time devoted to
homework and independent study will vary according to the student’s learning
needs and individual program of learning, determined through their Senior
Education and Training (SET) Plan. As a guide, Year 10 = 100 mins, Year 11 = 110
mins, Year 12 = 120 mins.
While teachers may provide students with additional work relevant to their learning
which the student may undertake at home, young people during this phase should
generally be independent learners exercising their own judgement as to the out-ofhours time they devote to their studies. Of course, care should be taken to ensure a
balance is maintained between the various demands of study, sporting, cultural,
recreational and part-time employment activities.
KEPNOCK STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Students take responsibility for their own learning by:
Discussing with their parents or caregivers homework expectations
Accepting responsibility for the completion of homework expectations within
set time frames
Following up on feedback from teachers
Seeking assistance when difficulties arise
Organising their time to manage and balance home expectations, participation
in physical activity and sport, cultural and recreational activities and part-time
employment.
Writing homework expectations in their diary.
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TEACHERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
Our teachers help students establish a routine of regular, independent study by:
Setting homework on a regular basis
Clearly communicating the purpose, benefits and expectations of all homework
Checking homework regularly and providing timely and useful feedback
Using homework that is varied, challenging, directly related to class work and
appropriate to students’ learning needs
Explicitly teaching strategies to develop organisational and time management
skills and providing opportunities to practice these strategies through
homework
Giving consideration to other academic and personal development activities
(school based or other) that students could be engaged in when setting
homework
Discussing with parents and caregivers any developing problems concerning
their child’s homework and suggesting strategies to assist with their homework.
Home Group Teacher should sign student diaries weekly.
PARENTS’ / CAREGIVERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
As parents / caregivers you can help your children by:
Reading with them, talking with them and involving them in tasks at home
including shopping, playing games and musical instruments and physical
activity
Checking Student Diary and Assessment Planner
Helping them to complete tasks by discussing key questions or directing them
to resources
Encouraging them to organise their time and take responsibility for their own
learning
Encouraging them to read and to take an interest in and discuss current local,
national and international events
Helping them to balance the amount of time spent completing homework,
watching television, playing computer games, playing sport and music and
engaging in other recreational activities
Contacting the relevant teacher to discuss any concerns about the nature of
homework and their children’s approach to the homework.
Parents should countersign student diaries.
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Information in this booklet is current at the time of printing - 14/11/12