Our Code of Conduct has been created to maintain a safe, caring, and harmonious environment. It applies to all members of the school community, those who travel to and from the school and includes any school-related activities at any location, on social media, or any circumstance and activity that will have an impact on the school environment. The purposes of the code of conduct are: - To encourage the development of socially responsible behaviour resulting in a positive reputation for students and the school community.
- To foster a safe, respectful, and welcoming learning environment for all students, staff, and families.
- To clearly communicate behavioural expectations to the school community.
In congruence with the BC Human Rights Code, Canadian Human Rights Act, and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Stave Falls Elementary is committed to providing a safe, caring and socially responsible school environment in which all learners can achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship.
Safe, caring and socially responsible schools are free from acts of harassment, threats, intimidation, violence, abuse (verbal, physical or sexual), discrimination, theft, and vandalism. Safe schools do not tolerate the presence of weapons, banned substances, or intruders. Discrimination will not be tolerated based on (but not limited to): appearance, capacity, disability, colour, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Our school maintains high expectations for student behaviour and manners based on the principles of safety, respect and responsibility. The code of conduct is designed to help students make personal and socially responsible decisions while demonstrating expected behaviours and practicing the following:
- Being positive
- Being kind
- Being helpful
- Being respectful to yourself
- Being respectful to others
- Being respectful to property
- Playing safe
- Reporting unsafe behaviour
- Striving for your personal best
- Thinking before you act
- Taking pride in your accomplishments
And focusing on positive behaviours by encouraging everyone to follow our collaborative core values of: - Being Environmental
- Being Awesome
- Being Respectful
- Being Truthful
- Being Helpful
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