BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT & DISCIPLINE

Hunter Valley Grammar School’s values, (Responsibility, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Citizenship and Compassion), provide the framework for the School’s Behavior Management and Discipline Policy.
The School’s behaviour management strategies include addressing issues such as behaviour management and discipline, bullying and harassment, student health and well being, improved relationships and personal achievement. These strategies empower students to build social skills, resilience and responsibility.

The policy incorporates, as appropriate, principles of procedural fairness and natural justice and expressly prohibits corporal punishment. 

Relevant Legislation
 
The policy has been developed with regard to legal requirements embedded within various legislation including:
Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
Disability Discrimination Amendment Act 2005 inc Disability Standards for Education 2005  (Fed)
Sex Discrimination Act 1984  (Fed)
Racial Discrimination Act 1975  (Fed)
Children and Young Persons (Care & Protection) Act 1998
Commission for Children & Young People Act 1998 (as amended by Child Protection Legislation Amendment Act 2003)
Civil Liabilities Act 2002
Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Act 1986  (Fed)
Resources
The School will provide the appropriate resources and structure to facilitate the implementation of this policy.

Procedure

The procedures developed to facilitate implementation of the policy are contained in document attached below.

Evaluation

The Board is responsible for evaluating compliance with the policy.
 
Behaviour Management at Hunter Valley Grammar School - Middle and Senior School