Student Welfare
Wakefield School seeks to meet the individual needs of all students by establishing and maintaining a positive school climate that in turn allows all students to access quality educational programs.
Wakefield School aims to be a safe, positive, and successful school for all students and staff where student learning and achievement is paramount.
Students attending Wakefield are required to adhere to the following school rules which relate to expectations for the classroom, playground and travel to and from school.
Be where you should be at all times, Respect people and property and Stay on task.
Discipline
Wakefield School strives to develop a positive school climate and good discipline through the:
Aims:
- well being, safety and health of students and other community members being a priority in all school policies, programs and practices;
- principles of equity and justice being evident in school plans, programs and procedures;
- Daily Behaviour Points System of the school providing clear guidelines for student behaviour which is known by staff, students and parents.
- disciplined, ordered and cohesive school community where individuals take responsibility and work together;
- inclusive school environment which affirms diversity and respect difference
Outcomes:
- students are safe in the school environment; students know what is expected of them and others in the school community;
- students are able to learn without disruption from inappropriate behaviour;
- students are provided with appropriate support programs;
- students participate in the social and academic programs of the school;
- students value difference and display tolerance;
- students are respected and supported in all aspects of schooling.
To assist students to take responsibility for their behaviour we have a Daily Behaviour Points System . the program focuses on rewarding students who are following school rules. Students who reach the required number of points have access to afternoon activities and electives.
Students who do not reach this level are required to spend time with a teacher discussing strategies for making better behaviour choices.
Drugs Policy
Wakefield School recognizes the need for preventative drug education and the support of students requiring medication. The school also aims to create an environment where students are educated about drugs and drug issues where refusal of illegal and harmful drugs is promoted. The school discourages all drug use that is detrimental to the health and well being of students and that is not authorized by parents or medical authorities. Authorised drug use at Wakefield School takes place in controlled circumstances.