W - Working Together
G - Giving our Best
H - Having integrity
S - Showing Kindness
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Students Right
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Students Responsibility
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To attend school
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- To attend regularly
- To be in class on time
- To use the correct procedure if needing to leave during the day
- To bring a note to explain absences
- To use the school diary for planning and time management
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To be treated fairly
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- To attend regularly
- To show consideration for others at all times
- To follow instructions given by staff and those in authority
- To behave fairly and appropriately
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To an education and appropriate learning experiences
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- To come properly prepared for class
- To complete work
- To work to the best of their ability
- To make the most of the educational opportunities provided both in and out of school
- To have water only in classes where permitted, and no other drink or food in class
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To be respected by staff and students
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- To learn self respect
To respect others
To ensure that no student impedes the learning of any other students
To respect each individual's cultural identity
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To have a safe environment
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- To ensure there is no physical, emotional or verbal abuse of peers or staff – including electronic, 'spinning' or text bullying
- To ensure there is no use of, or association with, alcohol, tobacco or drugs on the way to, from, or at school, or at any school function
- To respect all school property
- To keep the classroom and grounds clean, tidy and free from vandalism
- To use pedestrian crossings and follow road and rail safety rules
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To have their property safeguarded
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- To avoid bringing i-pods, walkmans or stereo equipment to school
- To avoid bringing cell phones to school
- To leave any valuables or money at the school office
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To belong to Whangarei Girls' High School Community
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- When school uniform is worn to and from school or when representing the school, is must be worn correctly.
- To display appropriate behaviour when representing the school
- To observe school and classroom rules
- To be honest and truthful
- To act in a manner which brings credit to themselves and to Whangarei Girls' High School
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Breaches of the above responsibilities will result in students being accountable for their behaviour through school procedures which are based on a restorative approach.
Senior Leadership reserves the right to exclude any student who has been involved in serious or persistent breaches of the above responsibilities from participating in any school event.