CODE OF PRACTICE

Warnbro Community High School is a community fostering a co-operative and supportive workplace. We provide an inclusive and responsive learning environment. we strive to acknowledge the people, their knowledge and skills, self-worth, and their importance to themselves and to the community. This ethos is reflected in the Teacher's Code of Practice and the Student Code.

Teacher's Code of Practice    [View Policies]
Teaching staff are appointed to Warnbro Community High School on the basis of merit. Teachers who join the school's professional team make a commitment to the Teacher's Code of Practice.

• Teachers will be committed to ensuring that all students will be successful learners.
• Teachers will be committed to the principles of developmental learning.
• Teachers see themselves as learners - they are prepared to engage in reflective practices and ongoing professional development.
• Teachers will collaborate in planning and structuring learning programs.
• Teachers will work as part of a team in cross-curricula and cross-year level groupings.
• Teachers will work with parents and the community to support students' learning.
• Teachers will model participative processes in their relationships with students and colleagues and will be committed to agreed goals.
• Teachers will treat all members of the school community with dignity and respect.
• Teachers will be committed to enabling students to develop as autonomous and reflective learners.

Student Code    [View Policies]
The Student Code defines both the rights and responsibilities of the student body of Warnbro Community High School.

The school's ethos of collaborative and democratic education is promoted in the Student Council. Through the use of Electoral Commission's guidelines and facilities, students are elected to represent their peers on the Council. A student referendum was conducted to determine the Rights and Responsibilities for students of Warnbro Community High School and is reviewed on a regular basis by the Student Council.

Current students have democratically determined to abide by the following School Charter:

Rights

• Freedom to learn
• Have fun and contribute to the school
• Be treated equally
• Speak without fear of ridicule

Responsibilities

• Try to the best of your ability
• Set a good example and co-operate and don't allow bullying to occur
• Respect others
• Speak with manners and listen to the concerns of others