Section A: Respect for Authority

1.0 General Principles

1.1 Recognition of Authority

• All students must recognize the authority of school staff, including teachers, administrators, counsellors, prefects, and other personnel tasked with maintaining school order.
• Students are expected to acknowledge and respect the decisions, roles, and responsibilities of these authorities.

1.2 Civility in Communication

• Students must use respectful language, tone, and gestures when addressing staff and authority figures.
• Offensive, sarcastic, or dismissive language or behaviour towards authority figures is strictly prohibited.

1.3 Adherence to Rules

• All instructions and directives given by teachers or staff must be followed promptly and without argument.
• Students must comply with school rules and policies established by the administration.

2.0 Classroom Interactions

2.1 Following Teacher Instructions:

• Students must listen attentively and follow the teacher’s instructions during lessons.
• Interruptions, talking back, or disruptive behaviour during class will not be tolerated.
• Repeated defiance will lead to interventions such as counseling or detention.

2.2 Requesting Clarifications:

• Questions or concerns about instructions should be addressed respectfully by raising a hand or approaching the teacher after the lesson.

2.3 Classroom Participation:

• Engage constructively in lessons, showing respect for the teacher's efforts and authority.
• Students are expected to actively participate in class activities and discussions in a constructive manner.
• Disruptions such as speaking out of turn, distracting others, or refusing to engage in lessons are prohibited.

2.4 Preparedness

• Students must bring required materials and complete assigned tasks before coming to class.
• Failure to prepare will negatively impact participation grades and require follow-up with parents.

3.0 Interactions Outside the Classroom

3.1 Respect During Assemblies and School Events:

• Students must exhibit polite behaviour during assemblies, events, and ceremonies.
• Disruptions or inattentiveness during official gatherings are prohibited.

3.2 Obeying Non-Teaching Staff:

• Directives from non-teaching staff, such as security personnel, administrative staff, or cleaning personnel, must be respected.

4.0 Handling Disputes with Authority

4.1 Dispute Resolution Process:

• If a student feels they have been treated unfairly, they may report the issue to the school counsellor or administration for mediation.
• Direct arguments or confrontations with authority figures are unacceptable.

4.2 Parental Involvement:

• For unresolved disputes, parents will be invited for discussions with the student and the authority involved to reach a resolution.

5.0 Respect for Prefects and Student Leaders

5.1 Recognition of Student Leadership:

• Prefects and student leaders act as representatives of school authority and must be treated respectfully.

5.2 Compliance with Prefect Instructions:

• Students must follow reasonable instructions given by prefects, especially regarding discipline and adherence to school rules.
• Concerns about prefect conduct should be reported to a teacher or administrator rather than directly challenging them.

6.0 Behaviour in Shared Spaces

6.1 Orderly Movement

• Students must follow the instructions of staff or prefects when transitioning between classes or during breaks.
• Gatherings or disruptions in hallways, staircases, or school grounds without approval are prohibited.

6.2 Queue Etiquette

• Students must respect the instructions of staff or prefects when queuing for the canteen, library, or other facilities.