Onslow College Expectations

Show respect for others

• Allow others to learn without disruption

• Listen when others are speaking

• Behave in a safe and considerate manner

• Take care of the property of others

• Accept those with differing backgrounds, culture, ability and gender

Show respect for yourself

• Come to class on time and prepared

• Start work promptly
• Work to the best of your ability
• Ask for help when you need it
• Make good use of the academic, cultural and sporting opportunities provided

Show respect for your environment

• Reduce, reuse and recycle waste
• Put litter in the rubbish bins
• Take care of the furniture, buildings and plants at school

Students will support these expectations by:

• Accepting responsibility for their own behaviour and its consequences
• Accepting the right of teachers to set rules to support learning

Staff will support these expectations by:

• Providing a safe, orderly, caring learning environment

• Showing enthusiasm for their subjects

• Showing commitment, preparedness and professionalism in their work

• Encouraging each student to develop to their full potential

• Establishing clear guidelines for work and behaviour, and make sure that these are met

• Maintaining regular and open communication with students and their families

• Providing professional support for each other

Parents and caregivers will support these expectations by:

• Ensuring that their child attends regularly and is well prepared
• Taking an active interest in their child’s school work and homework
• Supporting school activities
• Communicating with the school

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