CODE OF CONDUCTS

Section 8 of the South African Schools Act provides that a Governing Body (SMT) of a school should adopt a Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct aims at establishing a disciplined and purposeful environment to facilitate effective education and learning in our school.

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 The Code of Conduct is subject to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the South African Schools Act, 1996 and provincial legislation. It reflects the constitutional democracy, human rights and transparent communication which underpin South African society.

1.2 In formulating the Code of Conduct as a consensus document and before adopting it, the Governing Body (SMT) has involved the parents, learners, educators and non-educators at school. After the adoption of the Code of Conduct, each stakeholder received a copy thereof. The above stakeholders will also be consulted when the Code of Conduct is reviewed annually or when any amendments are made.

1.3 All key stakeholders should be committed to the Code of Conduct despite its being directed specifically at learners.

1.4 The Code of Conduct, suits the development of the learners and is appropriate to the different school levels. The language is easily understandable to make the content accessible. The format is user-friendly.

1.5 The Code of Conduct contains a set of moral values, norms and principles which the school community should uphold. However, the Code of Conduct is only enforceable against learners only.

1.6 The code of Conduct clarifies and promotes the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders in the creation of a proper learning environment in the school.

1.7 The Code of Conduct contains the components discussed below which aim at providing appropriate mechanisms and avenues to stakeholders to air their grievances, and also provide for legitimate disciplinary measures.

2. PURPOSE OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT

2.1 According to Section 8(2) of the SA Schools Act, 84 of 1996 the purpose of the code of conduct is: “Establishing a disciplined and purposeful school environment, dedicated to the improvement and maintenance of the quality of the learning process.”

2.3 The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to promote positive discipline, self-discipline and exemplary conduct as learners learn by observation and experience.

2.4 The Code of Conduct informs the learners of the way in which they should conduct themselves at school in preparation for their conduct and safety in civil society. It sets a standard of moral behavior for learners and equips them with the expertise, knowledge and skills they would be expected to evince as worthy and responsible citizens. It promotes the civic responsibilities of the school and it develops leadership. The main focus of the Code of Conduct is discipline; it is not punitive and punishment orientated but facilitates constructive learning.

3. PREAMBLE TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT

3.1 In consensus with the spirit of our school’s ethos and in order to protect the tradition of the school, the following Code of Conduct has been adopted for all parties involved in the day-to-day functioning of our school.

3.2 This Code of Conduct aims to establish a disciplined and purposeful school environment, dedicated to improving and maintaining the quality of education. School discipline is the responsibility of the Governing Body, the Principal and all the educators. In the right atmosphere, people will contribute and make commitments because they want to learn, do well for their own sake, and be recognized as people.

3.3 We as a school together pledge ourselves solemnly to bringing about a school climate in which education and learning can take place optimally. To be able to comply with this, it is essential that the school has a practically-executable Code of Conduct that will ensure that the school’s curricular and extra-mural programmes will be executed in the most orderly way possible. The accomplishments and implementing of this Code of Conduct serve herewith as a point of departure for the enforcement and extending of this school’s disciplinary character and for guiding the learners to self-discipline.

4. CODE OF CONDUCTS

Code Of Conduct For Learners

The South African Schools Act 84 of 1996 requires the School Governing Body to develop and implement a Code of Conduct for learners. This document is designed to promote a disciplined, orderly, and purposeful school environment that supports effective teaching and learning.

The policy respects and protects the rights of all individuals as provided for in the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of South Africa. The Code of Conduct outlines the standards of behaviour expected from learners and defines acceptable conduct within the school. It also specifies different categories of misconduct and the disciplinary measures that may be applied.

The Code Of Conduct For Educators

Jangjo High School’s reputation is a valuable asset that must be protected by everyone associated with the school. Our standing influences not only potential sponsorship opportunities but also whether individuals and organisations choose to associate with the institution.

The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to communicate the school’s commitment to ethical and professional work practices and to clearly outline the principles and standards that guide the conduct of management and all employees of Jangjo High School.