Discipline Policy

The aim of the Discipline Policy of the Academy of Mary Immaculate is to ensure that all students are able to develop academically, socially and physically in an environment which is safe and conducive to learning.

Our ethos demands that students observe the College regulations in a spirit of cooperation and respect for others. Our College must be a place where tolerance and acceptance become part of the human condition, where an individual can learn to disagree with another's actions or attributes without rejecting the person; where one can acknowledge another's limitations or abilities without the need to seek revenge or envy; where one can fail and yet succeed. All this must be done knowing that we are all made in the image of God (Gen 1:27) and this calls for a deep respect for the innate dignity and uniqueness of the individual.

Students are encouraged to be aware of and accept both their rights and their responsibilities to themselves and to other members of the College community. College rules and corrective action encourage students to
"... progressively grow in their capacity to exercise moral judgement, democratic values and a concern for the common good."

(CEO Pastoral Care of Students in Catholic Schools P. 6)

Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct for students is developed based on Gospel values and in conjunction with the College Mission Statement and is designed to promote an environment which provides the maximum opportunity for all students to experience success and optimize their learning potential.

The College places a high emphasis on the development of self-esteem by all students, together with self-discipline and consideration for others.

All students have a right to:

• Learn in a co-operative, encouraging, stimulating, harmonious environment.

• Be treated with courtesy and respect.

• A cohesive curriculum which supports their intellectual, social, physical and spiritual development.

• Be educated in a positive, safe and clean learning environment.

• Be provided with information related to the submission of all course requirements and assessment tasks.

• Receive positive recognition for their achievements in all areas of the curriculum.

• An environment which is free of discrimination and harassment.

• Be treated as an individual.

• Be treated as a young adult.

All students have the responsibility to:

• Attend school and class punctually

• Be attentive in class and listen to instructions

• Bring correct books and equipment to class

• Meet assessment deadlines

• Cooperate in all group work and activities

• Allow others the opportunity to learn

• Show courtesy and respect to all teachers and students

• Listen to an respect the opinions of others

• Take responsibility for their own actions

• Be tolerant of individual differences

• Abide by the College discipline and welfare policy

• Not promote, possess or use drugs of any kind including tobacco and alcohol (excluding medication)

• Take care of their own property and respect the property of the College and other people

• Maintain regular attendance

• Remain in the College grounds unless parental and College permission is obtained

• Abide by the College uniform policy

• Be honest and truthful with fellow students and teachers

• Accept the challenges of leadership roles

• Act as role models and actively participate in the life of the College

• Maintain good moral standards of behaviour

• Abide by the rules of the College

The consequences for breaches of the College Discipline Policy are outlined in the College Student Planner under the heading "College Regulations".