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Definition of Discipline:
‘Discipline is the process of assisting others in developing a commitment to Christ-likeness by driving out foolishness and building wisdom, moral maturity, exemplified in self-discipline, self-control, within the context of loving relationships.’
God tells us, through the pages of the Bible…
• It is every parents’ responsibility to discipline their child
(Proverbs 13:24, 29:15)
• To train up a child in the way they are to go (Proverbs 22:6, 20:11)
• That correction is necessary and beneficial (Proverbs 13:24, 22:6, 23:13), but motivated by love (Hebrews 12:5-9)
• Parents delegate authority to teachers to train their children
(Ephesians 4:11-12)
• That it is the attitude/action being corrected whilst the child continues to be accepted (Ephesians 6:1-2, Corinthians 13)
• We are to ‘disciple’ in love, in a consistent, self controlled way, without denigration or bias
(Ephesians 6:1-2, Matthew 18:21-35, Proverbs 13:24, 22:15, 23:13-14, Luke 6:40)
Therefore, our school Aims are to:
• Encourage children to recognise the central importance of right relationships between people as an expression of a right relationship with God
• Encourage a healthy understanding of sin and the responsibility we have for our own sin
• Develop an understanding that such attitudes and behaviours as: self discipline, respect towards authority, self, peers, property and nature; responsibility, and courtesy, are pleasing to the Lord and are therefore justified in themselves and not just an expectation of society
• Provide a secure environment for all students in which to grow and learn.
• Demonstrate discipline with strong expressions of love, acceptance, commendation and encouragement to build in students a strong and healthy sense of self worth
• Grow spiritually, and morally maturing children to be more like Christ
Methods and Procedures:
• Setting and upholding clear rules and guidelines so that expectations are known by the students and parents
• Using encouraging and correcting methods for all children
• Maintaining high expectations of students of performing to the best of their abilities in social, academic and sporting areas at school and home
• Showing trust in students and their abilities and giving opportunities to develop individual responsibility
• Utilising a range of methods in order to best deal with each child on an individual basis in accordance with the Discipline grid
• Code of conduct, devotions, Bible studies, philosophy and principles in accordance with the Biblical Parenting Principles grid.
Corporal punishment disclaimer:
• Due to the provisions of the Education Reform Amendment (School Discipline) Act 1995, corporal punishment is expressly prohibited in this school as part of its Discipline Policy. The school does not implicitly or explicitly encourage parents to administer corporal punishment with regard to school discipline issues.
• Teachers will deal with the children for most discipline measures at a classroom level. Currently these are set out in the Discipline grid for inappropriate behaviour. (See School Policy Folder, in School Office)
• Parents will be kept informed of any action, good or bad, that the individual teacher or school feels necessary for both encouragement and/or correction at home, and parents are informed of the matter by the classroom teacher at the beginning of the process.
• Where a matter requires referral, the concern is passed on to the Principal for further consultation.
• Any corrective strategy that is used is made relevant to the offence.
• Where no solution can be found to a child’s problems, the Principal and/or the School Board has the right to require that the child be removed from the school either temporarily or permanently.
Who needs to know and how?
• Teaching Staff review the discipline policy annually and new teachers are in-serviced when discussing the Teacher’s Handbook.
• Students are informed via their teachers.
• Parents are informed through consultation at School Community meetings and via written communication.
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Kindergarten orientation
Discipline Policy