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 school and is well-prepared
- Taking an active interest in their child’s school work and homework
- Supporting school activities
- Communicating with the school