Student Handbook 2018

Longburn Adventist College

In Christ, we educate, encourage and empower

Contact Details Year Level Deans POSTAL PO Box 14001, Year 7/8 Dean ADDRESS Longburn, 4866, New Zealand TBC RESIDENTIAL 100 Walkers Rd, RD 7, Year 9 Dean Juliana Paul ADDRESS Palmerston North, 4477, NZ [email protected] ext 753 PHONE +64 (0)6 354 1059 Year 10 Dean Greg Woollaston FAX +64 (0)6 355 1350 [email protected] ext 723, 770 Management Year 11 Dean Nigel Wright [email protected] ext 736 School Principal Brendan van Oostveen [email protected] ext 704 Year 12 Dean Faith Hignett [email protected] ext 723 Deputy Principal Rosalind Burnett [email protected] ext 705 Year 13 Dean Mrs Olivia Korte [email protected] ext 716 Assistant Principal Tamar Aiono [email protected] ext 707 Head Of International Students All Year Levels Francis Aiono [email protected] ext 706 Longburn Adventist College

Contents Student Expectations 7 Introduction 3 Attendance Mission Statement Sign-out Procedure for Leaving Campus Belief Statements IT Devices incl. Cell Phones Special Character Digital Integrity Agreement 7 Preferencing Student Responsibility 8 Board of Trustees (BOT) Academic Policy for Students Management Head Boy, Head Girl & Prefects General Information 3 Educational Responsibility LAC Award System School Transport Policy LCEA - y7-10 4 Skate Boards & Scooters Assemblies Social Relations 9 Bell Times Stationery Bus Routes & Information Change to Student Enrolment 9 Fees Change to Academic Programme Operating Hours Change to Student Status Publications Debtors Policy Reports Withdrawal Procedure Sports Visitors on Campus Code of Behaviour 9 ASPIRE - PB4L at LAC Facilities 5 General expectations Cafeteria Entrances & Exits Discipline Procedure 9 Grounds/Garden Serious Discipline Issues 10 Gym Usage Exclusion Library Regulations International Students 11 Lockers Student Dress Code 11 Music Building General Damage Hairstyles General Emergencies 5 Hats/Headbands/Scarves 12 Fire Drill Jewellery Earthquake Drill Mufti Day Dress Standards First Aid/Sickness School Bags Lockdown Procedures 6 PE Uniform 12 Health & Safety 6 Uniform Supplier 12 Hazards Second-hand Uniform 12 Surrender And Retention Of Property & Searches Boys’ & Girls’ Uniform 13 Student Services 6 Bicycles Uniform Price List 13 BOT Representative LAC Maps 14 Diary LAC Campus Map ID Cards Inbound Areas 15 Lost Property and Confiscated Gear 7 Classroom Floorplan: A Block 16 Lunchtime Leave Classroom Floorplans B & D Block 17 Photocopying Harassment/Grievance Chart 18 Student Support Team Student Vehicle Policy LAC Expected Behaviours 20 Tuckshop

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Introduction • Work is a dignified activity. • People are social beings. This document outlines the policies and procedures for all students attending Longburn Adventist College. • Alumni involvement enhances the College programme. Mission Statement Special Character “In Christ, we educate, encourage and empower.” The Special Character of a Seventh-day Adventist Longburn Adventist College is a co-educational day/ School is defined by: boarding school with a comprehensive programme • A faith system made up of the Seventh-day Adventist from Year 7 to Year 13. The property is owned by Christian beliefs, values and lifestyle, as determined the New Zealand Seventh-day Adventist Schools’ from time to time by the Longburn Adventist College Association Ltd to provide education with a special Board of Governors. character in harmony with the Christian beliefs, values • The achievement of these beliefs in the daily well- and lifestyle of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This being of the child through a commitment to a means that the school is committed to: holistic development of one’s spiritual, physical, 1. A belief that God loves us and desires the best for intellectual, emotional and social well being. us - spiritually, physically, intellectually, emotionally • The provision of learning within the special character and socially. that is in harmony with the Christian beliefs of the 2. A belief that God is Creator and Ruler of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. universe. • Seventh-day Adventists believe in the seventh-day 3. A belief in the Bible as the revealed Word of God. Sabbath and the second advent of Jesus Christ. 4. A belief that all truth finds its centre and unity in • The provision of an environment where the students Christ. can develop a personal relationship with Jesus 5. A belief that Jesus Christ is our only means of Christ rather than an intellectual understanding. All salvation. knowledge must be measured against biblical truth. 6. A belief that the Holy Spirit leads us to truth and • The goal to equip students through participation empowers the believer. in activities and new interests, to empower the students to strive for their goals and for the students Belief Statements to make Jesus Christ first and foremost in their life. • The Gospel of Jesus Christ provides the basis for Christian education. Preferencing • Church and college work in partnership to enhance LAC is a state-integrated school and all new students the school’s spiritual emphasis. legally must have their ‘preference’ determined. This • Community links that develop the concept of service is done at the time of enrolment. Where the student are to be fostered and developed. (and/or family) is a practising and observant member • The special relationship engendered by the Treaty of of a Christian church, then that student is deemed to Waitangi is to be upheld. be ‘preferenced’. Where there is no connection with a • All facets of college life should demonstrate respect Christian church, then that student is deemed to be for individuals and groups from varying cultural and ‘non-preferenced’. The Ministry of Education limits the personal backgrounds. number of ‘non-preferenced’ students that the college can enrol. • Learning empowers people to become more independent by applying skills and knowledge to Board of Trustees (BOT) their environment. The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the • Teaching is to facilitate learning. LAC day school. It is made up of members from LAC • Academic excellence is to be actively encouraged. management, parents and other stakeholders who are • Curricula are to be comprehensive, integrated and nominated by the school body. Their role is to govern balanced. school decisions and to support the teaching and • Evaluation processes are to be regular, consistent, management staff. easily understood and equitable. • Lifestyle principles will be based on Scripture. General information • Discipline models will focus on the Christian LAC Award System principle of self-discipline. • Supervision is to be custodial and developmental. Students will receive a badge and bar in the following areas when they meet the set criteria: • Equity issues will be addressed, within the bounds of available resources, by assessment of and provision • An Excellence Award may be gained if a student for people with special needs. has received an LCEA (LAC local certificate) or NCEA • Physical activity improves the total well-being of the certificate with an excellence endorsement. individual. • A Service Award may be gained if a student received

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the citizenship award in the previous year. To see the routes and times for the buses, please • A Sports Award may be gained if a student has visit the LAC website: https://www.lac.school.nz/new- represented New Zealand or Manawatu in any students/bus-routes/ sports. The two country buses cover the areas of Levin/ • A Prefect’s Award may be gained if a student is Shannon/Foxton & Feilding/Sanson. selected as a school prefect in Year 13. For more information regarding the buses, please • A Principal’s Award may be gained if the principal/ contact Kevin Gredig (LAC Bus Monitor) keving@lac. teachers feel a student deserves recognition for an school.nz or phone UZABUS on 06 356 4896. area excelled outside the above three mentioned areas. Fees LCEA - Year 7-10 All fees are payable by the conclusion of the academic year. Outstanding fees will result in de-registration The LCEA is a local certificate of achievement and unless acceptable arrangements are made. For a more is awarded at Prizegiving. Students can receive detailed listing of fees and the LAC Debtors Policy, their LCEA with an Achieved, Merit of Excellence refer to the LAC website - www.lac.school.nz endorsement. Any concerns or questions, in relation to fees, should • LCEA - Achieved Endorsement: Minimum of initially be made to the Business Manager: 80 credits Mr Andrew Chen [email protected] ext 701 • LCEA - Merit Endorsement: Minimum of 100 credits at either Merit or Excellence Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm • LCEA - Excellence Endorsement: Minimum of 100 credits at Excellence Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm If students have a genuine reason for visiting the office Assemblies they may do so at first or second break, unless there is Assemblies are held regularly in the Chapel. They an emergency. present a devotional thought, and there are also Publications various announcements along with presentations of awards and certificates. Students should: • The Principal publishes a newsletter (approximately every 4 to 5 weeks) for the parents/caregivers of all • Be courteous and quiet from the time they enter the students. assembly; • Once a year an appointed editorial committee of • Stand when the platform group/party walks down staff and students publishes a yearbook, called the the middle aisle to the front; Hari. • Immediately come to order and pay attention to the • LAC has an up-to-date website and Facebook page speaker; with relevant information for all students and • Applaud to show approval; parents. • Follow dismissal directions. Reports Bell Times MON, TUES, WED. & FRI. THURSDAY Approximately every five weeks, between school reports, a quick assessment is made by teachers as to Warning Bell 8.40am 8.40am how students are progressing. The Year Level Deans Rollmark 8.45 - 9am 8.45 - 9am contact Parent/Caregivers, and students are notified Period One 9 - 10am 9 - 10am when progress is unsatisfactory. Students identified Period Two 10 - 11am 10 - 11am as making unsatisfactory progress will be asked to develop a plan of action, in conjunction with the Dean, 1st Break 11.00 - 11.30am 11am -12pm to get back to satisfactory progress. Warning Bell 11.25am 11.55am • Parents are invited to attend parent-teacher Period Three 11.30 -12.30pm 12 - 1pm interviews on a Tuesday evening in the second week Period Four 12.30 -1.30pm 1 - 2pm of Terms 2 and 3. 2nd Break 1.30 - 2.15pm End of Sports Warning Bell 2.10pm School Day Students are encouraged to participate in Period Five 2.15 - 3.15pm extracurricular sports. Some of these sports are, but not limited to basketball, table tennis, soccer, Bus Routes & Information volleyball and chess. Other sports activities are offered Longburn Adventist College has six local buses that according to teacher and parent availability, and service it: 4 Palmerston North buses and 2 country student request. buses. For more information, contact the Sports Coordinator, Mr Ferreira: [email protected]

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Visitors on Campus ID card issued to all students For security purposes, ALL visitors must sign in at the Lockers office upon entering the school grounds. It will cost $10 for the use of a locker over the year. Students are not allowed to bring friends to school or This fee is to recover the costs of new lockers. school functions without approval from Management. Students are required to have a lock, key and paid the • Management must have at least one week’s notice $10 fee to the accounts clerk, who is located in the in writing, and the request will not be approved until reception area, before being allocated a locker. cleared and verified by parents/caregivers/guardians. Music Building • Management reserves the right not to allow any visitor to the Longburn Adventist College campus. The music building is available for practices, but permission must first be obtained from the Head of Facilities the Music Department. • Audiences are not permitted at practices Cafeteria Damage The cafeteria is open at first and second break from when the duty teacher opens the door and will be Students responsible for damage to school property closed at least 10 minutes before the end of each will be required to pay what is necessary to remedy the break for clean-up. situation. Any damage must be reported immediately. Students are required to sit down to eat their lunch and are responsible for keeping the cafeteria clean, General Emergencies tidy and free of rubbish. Fire Drill Please note that food may NOT be ordered and delivered to the school e.g. pizza. Any items delivered Follow the directions posted in buildings and will be confiscated. instructions given by appointed persons when a continuous siren is sounded, or you are aware of a fire Entrances & Exits or imminent danger e.g. chemical spill. Students may not enter the building using the front • If in doubt, remember ‘go to the tennis courts!’ doors leading into the front office unless they are • Be aware of evacuation procedures and where fire accompanied by a parent/caregiver or staff member. hydrants are stored. • Exits: Students must exit the building at the end of • It is a serious offence to tamper with fire alarms the school day and leave the vicinity of the building or equipment, and this will result in serious as quickly as possible. Students may not loiter in the consequences. building, on school grounds or in the vicinity of the • The assembly area for all students and staff is building at the close of the school day. located on the tennis court at the far end of the • Students may not invite visitors into the school technology building. without authorisation. • Students are to assemble in their roll mark groups if Grounds/Garden the alarm occurs during day-school hours. • Stay inbound (refer to map on page 15) Earthquake Drill • Enjoy the gardens and grounds, but don’t remove DROP down onto your hands and knees (before any flowers or cuttings unless you have permission the earthquake knocks you down). This position from the grounds supervisor. protects you from falling but allows you to still move if • Put your litter in the bins and do not walk on any necessary. gardens or fencing surrounding the gardens. COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if Gym Usage possible) and seek shelter if possible, e.g., under a desk. If there is no shelter nearby, get down near an • Equipment available for student use is issued by the interior wall (or next to low-lying furniture that won’t gym supervisor at lunch and other specified times fall on you), and cover your head and neck with your • All equipment must be checked in and out arms and hands. If you are outside, move away from • Non-marking shoes must be worn at all times buildings, trees, or power lines if possible then drop, • No food or drink is to be consumed in or taken into cover and hold. the gym HOLD on to your shelter (or your position to protect Library Regulations your head and neck) until the shaking stops. Be prepared to move with your shelter if the shaking shifts The library is a study area for all students and staff to it around. use. The evacuation siren will sound after an earthquake if • Quietness is to be maintained at all times required. In the case of a ‘small’ earthquake, there may • Books can be borrowed with the use of the student

Longburn Adventist College 5 Longburn Adventist College be no reason to evacuate. and they will start the lockdown siren. The lockdown siren can be activated from reception, the staff room First Aid/Sickness and the deputy principal’s office. If you become sick or injured during the school STOP, THINK, ACT, REVIEW and be a STAR! day, you are to report to reception. Your individual What is the safest option? Make it happen! circumstances will be assessed, and the appropriate action will take place. In the event of an injury or near- miss, you will need to fill in an incident form. Health and Safety Note: It is a legal requirement to have written Hazards permission from your parent(s)/caregiver(s) before you If students identify something around the school that can be given Panadol by the school. Permission slips could be a potential hazard notify reception and/or the are available from reception. Boarders need to report Deputy Principal immediately so that reasonable steps to LAC. House Deans out of school hours. can be taken to eliminate or minimise the risk. We Lockdown Procedures want to be able to provide a safe environment for all. Why have Lockdowns? Students are encouraged to ensure that their acts are There are situations where the safety of students and not a risk to the health and safety of others. staff is best responded to by going into a lockdown. Surrender And Retention Of Property & Possible Reasons for a lockdown: armed offender, Searches chemical spill, severe weather e.g. lightning, bomb threat, environmental e.g. a herd of dairy cows/bulls A student may be asked by a teacher to produce, find their way onto the property, and the scenarios we reveal and surrender items or devices in their haven’t thought of. possession in the following cases: • If there is a belief or evidence that a student has What is a Lockdown? items or devices that contain content that is likely to Students and staff are to make their way to the nearest endanger the safety of others. lockable room which they have access to and is safe to do so. Students and staff need to consider whether • If there is a belief or evidence that the item or device ‘fleeing’ is a safer option. is likely to affect the learning environment negatively or pose harm to the physical or emotional safety of • Once in the room, doors are to be locked and any person. barricaded where possible. • Students and staff are to take cover preferably under A search may be conducted if there is a belief or desks and away from sight. evidence that the student has something that is harmful. • Students and staff are to remain calm and quiet so as not to alert potential intruders to your Refusal to cooperate in these instances will result in whereabouts. the school’s discipline process being applied. • Stay in the classroom until the all clear is given by a Police Officer or a member of Senior Management. Student Services • Students and staff can close windows and curtains, Bicycles depending on the room. • Bicycles are to be stored and locked in the Who initiates a Lockdown and when? appropriate place (on the outside of the Any staff members can initiate a lockdown. Students Administration building, in front of the Principal’s need to alert a staff member. Post lockdown no staff office window). member will be ‘criticised’ or be held accountable for • Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. putting the school on lockdown. A Lockdown should be initiated when there is a BOT Representative significant risk to the safety of staff and/or students that One student representative from Y9-13 is elected by are best responded to by going into lockdown. the students to serve their interests on the Board of Things to consider before initiating a lockdown: Trustees. • Degree of risk/personal safety e.g. someone carrying Diary a firearm • Take your diary to each class. • Alternative strategies • Keep your diary neat and tidy. If a diary needs to be • Our ability to manage people as a group e.g. replaced, it is at the student’s cost. chemical spill • Record all homework in your diary. • The effectiveness of a Lockdown, they are not good in a fire! • Diaries are to be signed by parent(s)/caregiver(s) at least once a week and then checked by the roll-mark How do I initiate a Lockdown? teacher. The student will inform a staff member of the situation,

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• Your teachers will add stamps in your diary to • Student vehicles will not be used during the school acknowledge values and expected behaviours day unless permission is gained from the Deputy demonstrated. Have your diary ready on your desk Principal. to receive stamps. • Students are NOT permitted to take other students ID Cards in their vehicles unless there is written permission from the driver’s parent(s)/caregiver(s) and the Identity cards incorporate the student’s ID and are parent(s)/caregiver(s) of the passenger/s. issued annually. They may be used as a student bus • Skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters are not pass and when borrowing books in the LAC Library. permitted at school during the school day. Lost Property and Confiscated Gear Tuckshop • All confiscated gear and lost property are to be The LAC tuck shop is open during recess and lunch on registered at the reception area through the Monday, Wednesday and Friday. receptionist. • All lost property is held at reception. Student Expectations • The school is not responsible for any items that are lost or stolen but will help where possible. Attendance • ALL lost property that left at the end of the year will Students are required to attend all classes. The school be disposed of. is required to know where all students are during the Lunchtime Leave school day to ensure their safety. • If a student is unable to attend school, it is important Students will normally have lunch at school. that the parent/caregiver contact the office via the Permission to leave campus will only be granted school APP, phone or email prior to 9.00am on each if a permission letter has been given to the office day of absence. State the reason for the absence. by morning recess time and approved by the • If a student arrives late between 8.45am and administration. 9.00am, they need to report immediately to their roll Photocopying mark class. They will be recorded as ‘late’. A photocopier is available in the library for student • Students who are late and arrive after 9.00am are use. Black and white costs 4 cents per A4 page and required to sign into the school through reception. colour cost 40 cents per A4 page. A late pass is then issued to be given to their respective class teacher. Students start the year with $20 credit. Additional • Exams – students are expected to sit related credit can be purchased at reception. examinations for all subjects that require them. Student Support Team • Students with timetabled non-contact periods and • A school chaplain and a guidance counsellor are on correspondence courses must report to the library site to help care for the spiritual and social needs of or place designated on their timetable. the students. • Catching up after absences: Students are • The school chaplain can be found at the chapel’s responsible for studying and completing classroom office. material missed during any absence from school. This applies for GATEWAY, STAR courses off-site as • The guidance counsellor can be found at the well as other types of absences. International Student Centre, Block B. • If neither the school chaplain or guidance counsellor Sign-out Procedure for Leaving Campus are not in their offices, please see the receptionist to • Sign-out procedures: Students who have locate them. appointments outside the school - during the school • Students need a note from either the school day are required to show a note to their teacher and chaplain or guidance counsellor before they can then present this to the office. Parent(s)/Caregiver(s) seek permission from their teacher to miss class. must come to the office to sign their child out of school. Student Vehicle Policy • If a person other than a legal guardian is picking Students who wish to bring a vehicle to school must up a student, a letter of permission from the legal complete the ‘Permission to Drive’ form available guardian must be given to the office. Reception staff from the Deputy Principal. A Vehicle pass will be may contact parent/caregivers to verify details and issued by the Deputy Principal on approval and is to are also authorised to ask for proof of identify of be displayed in the windscreen of the vehicle when at anyone signing a child out. school. IT Devices Including Cell Phones • All student vehicles must be parked in the area of the car park designated for student vehicles. Students will bring appropriate devices for educational and learning purposes only. Appropriate devices

Longburn Adventist College 7 Longburn Adventist College are ones that have a physical keyboard. Students • Report to an adult if I feel unsafe or uncomfortable are responsible for the safe use and security of their online, or see a friend being unsafe or being made device. to feel uncomfortable by others. Support for Appropriate Devices: • Behave in the way outlined in this Longburn Adventist College’s eLearning and digital citizen • Contact the IT Manager for support with using the agreement. appropriate device at school: [email protected]. nz • Keep my device switched off and in my bag during class, except for specified learning purposes agreed • Make sure that the device comes to school fully with the teacher of the lesson. charged. • Not give out my own or others’ personal details • Students need to have their own insurance cover in including full names, telephone numbers, addresses, case of damage/loss. images, mobile numbers and email addresses Safe Use of Appropriate Devices • Protect my password • Students sign the ‘Digital Integrity Agreement’ • Never post or send derogatory comments about each year to signal they understand the expected someone else using web-based, social media or behaviours for safe use of Digital Devices at LAC. messaging. If I see this happening or if I am invited • Students show respect and integrity when using into any discussion like this, I will inform an adult their device(s). Use the Golden Rule, “Treat others • Use IT at school for learning, treating the equipment as you would like to be treated” in all their digital properly and not interfering with it or the work/data communications. of another student. • Any suspected inappropriate use of digital devices • Not bring or download unauthorised programs or will be followed up. This may include an audit of files. student activity by logging on to their accounts, • Not go looking for inappropriate, rude or offensive sites. confiscation of the device in case of immediate inappropriate use and referral to the Year Level • Get permission if I want to use information or Dean. pictures from a website recognising that the content on the web is someone’s property. Cell Phones: • Ensure that contributions are my own work Cell phones will not be used as a primary device for and when copied and pasted from an online or learning. Students will have their phones on silent and another information source, that source will be will not use them in school time without permission of acknowledged. a teacher. Talk to my teacher or another adult if: Digital Integrity Agreement • I need help online When enrolling at LAC, every student is required to • I am not sure what I should be doing on the internet sign the Digital Integrity Agreement. The agreement • I come across sites that are not suitable requires each student to adhere to the following • Someone writes something I don’t like, or makes me statements - and my friends feel uncomfortable or asks me to When I use Information Technology (IT), both at school provide information that I know is private and at home, I have responsibilities and rules to • I feel that the welfare of other students at the school follow. is being threatened. I agree to: When taking video/images/sound recording using a • Be a safe user whenever and wherever I use that camera, computer or device I will: technology. • Only take photos and record sound or video during • Be responsible whenever and wherever I use class when it is part of the learning in that lesson technology and support others by being respectful • Seek permission from individuals involved BEFORE in how I talk to and work with them and never taking photos, recording sound or videoing them write, or participate in online bullying. This includes (including teachers) forwarding unhelpful messages or supporting others • Seek permission from individuals involved BEFORE in harmful, inappropriate or hurtful online behaviour publishing or sending photos, recorded sound or • Respect LAC’s cyber security system. This means that video to anyone else or to any online space I will not hack, by-pass or use proxies, etc. • Let my teacher/s or parent/caregiver know before • Use the LAC wireless only. I will not create wireless uploading or sending any content hotspots using personal cellular data and will not share these When I am online or using any device, for any purpose at school, I agree to:

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• Objects are not to protrude from the vans’ or buses’ Student Responsibility windows. Academic Policy for Students • Appropriate behaviour on all school transport is required at all times. Appeals Social Relations If you have a concern about the marking of work, the recording of results or other academic issues, see the • There are to be no public displays of affection class teacher involved. If the issue still remains, obtain between any students. an ‘Academic Appeal Form’ from the College office. Stationery Return the completed form to the appropriate Year Level Dean. • Students are expected to supply their own stationery. Deadlines • Intermediate students may be supplied with Requests for extensions to the assignment due stationery and will be notified accordingly. dates need to be made well in advance of the due • All items must be clearly labelled so they can be date. Teachers need to provide students with the easily identified if misplaced or lost. opportunity of sighting the marked work within two weeks of the teacher receiving it. Authenticity Change to Enrolment Students cannot use work that is not their own to Change to Academic Programme gain credits. Whenever someone else’s words are If you wish to alter your academic programme, then used, they need to be acknowledged as the source. you must see the Assistant Principal and fill out the Plagiarism is a serious offence and will be referred appropriate form within the first month of school. No to the College’s Academic Committee for disciplinary other changes will be made after that time period. action. The student will also gain no credit for the activity and will have no reassessment opportunity. Change to Student Status Assessments Should you wish to change your status from being a day student to a five-day or seven-day boarder, or vice Teachers will provide wherever possible (some field versa, the application must be made by the caregivers trips/practical work may not be able to be repeated) to the Principal. at least one reassessment opportunity for each internal Unit Standard/Achievement Standard. Debtors Policy Students who know they will miss (or have missed) an assessment need to fill in a ‘Compassionate The LAC Debtors Policy is available on the LAC website. Consideration Form’ which is available from the Withdrawal Procedure receptionist and then return this completed form to their Year Level Dean. If you wish to withdraw from College for any reason, a Student Leaving Clearance form needs to be collected Head Boy, Head Girl & Prefects from the office and completed. The Head Boy, Head Girl and Prefects are appointed Textbooks, library books and accounts need to be from the senior school to help with the running of the settled. day school and to represent the school at any official functions during the year. It is an honour for a student to receive such an appointment. Code of Behaviour • All prefects will take on a range of roles. ASPIRE – PB4L At LAC • Each prefect will also select an associate. Positive Behaviour For Learning (PB4L) is a school- wide supportive approach that develops a school Educational Responsibility culture where positive behaviour and learning thrive. Students have a responsibility to be prepared for At LAC we focus on the following behaviours: class and to strive for their highest possible level of academic achievement. Students are expected Leading with Integrity to approach their studies with honesty and shall Acting with Respect not engage in activities such as cheating in exams, plagiarism or unauthorised use of material. Parents Cultivating Resilience must be notified for an infraction of this rule. These behaviours are taught through the year and School Transport Policy when teachers observe students demonstrating the desired behaviours they reward students by adding • Consumption of food or drink in vans or buses will a stamp to their diaries. At the end of each term, be at the discretion of the driver or supervisor. these stamps are traded in for goods at the ASPIRE • Litter is not to be thrown from the vans or buses. Celebration day.

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2. Explore the harm caused by their actions; Discipline Procedures 3. Repair the harm; General Expectations 4. Reach an agreement for next steps, including support. Attending Longburn Adventist College is a privilege. Students are expected to behave in a way that reflects In case of serious misbehaviour/conduct, the the values and morals of the school’s philosophy. students involved will be encouraged to take part in a • Longburn Adventist College recognises that students restorative process. are responsible for their actions and behaviour, Serious Discipline Issues and are therefore accountable for the resulting natural consequences of inappropriate actions or The following regulations have been adopted to behaviour. maintain the safety of the campus and while students are on school trips/camps or while the student is • Longburn Adventist College believes that all students wearing the school uniform, to and from home: and adults at LAC should treat all persons equally and respectfully, and refrain from the willful or • Drug use/abuse - the use, sale, or possession of negligent use of slurs against any person on the illicit drugs, tobacco, or alcohol on campus, during basis of race, language spoken, colour, religion, the school day, at or after school functions, or on gender, disability, national origin, immigration status, school-sponsored trips, are regarded as severe or age. breaches of school rules. This includes students who attend school-related functions whilst under the • Students are expected to actively support and assist influence of a drug or alcohol. the school in maintaining a campus free from drugs, alcohol, any form of harmful substances, weapons • Gang Involvement - Any type of gang activity or gang and gang activity. association will not be tolerated. • Longburn Adventist College also recognises the • Gang symbols on notebooks, lockers, bags, etc., or responsibility of the parents for the behaviour of gang clothing are not allowed on campus. their children, and actively includes them in the • Weapons - Possession of firearms, knives, or any disciplinary process. explosives on campus is expressly forbidden. The Deputy Principal has been empowered by the • Theft and Vandalism - Students are expected Board of Trustees to investigate and assist the to respect the school’s property as well as Principal in all matters relating to any student in property belonging to others on campus and in regard to the breaking of any educational law or the community. Vandalism and taking property school rule. belonging to others are serious offences. • Threatening behaviour, including verbal or physical The Discipline Procedure and Detention outline: behaviour or assault directed towards any employee Misconduct/Misbehaviour Consequences: or students will not be tolerated. • Students are expected to cooperate with their • Violence and fighting will not be tolerated. subject teachers and complete any consequences in the agreed reasonable timeframe. Failure to do this Serious Misbehaviour is defiance. Actions that are considered to be serious misconduct • Continual misbehaviour/defiance is referred to are: the Year Level Dean. The Dean will use a range of • If the student’s gross misconduct or continual strategies to assist students to self-correct their disobedience is a harmful or dangerous example to behaviour. School Detentions are given by the Dean other students at the school, or and Deputy Principal. • Because of the student’s behaviour, it is likely that • Three School Detentions in a term will result in the student or other students at the school will be an individual meeting with the Year Level Dean, seriously harmed if the student is not suspended. Deputy Principal, the student and their parent(s)/ (School Discipline and the Law p.15) caregiver(s). The purpose of this meeting will be to address concerns and seek a plan forward for Consequences of Serious Misbehaviour: improved conduct/behaviour. • Stand Down: a student can be stood down by the Restorative Processes Principal for one or more specified periods which: do not total more than five days in a school term; do Where inappropriate behaviour/conduct has not total more than 10 days in a school year. occurred, students are encouraged to be involved in a • Suspension: a student can be suspended restorative process with either their teacher, the Year indefinitely only by the Board of Trustees, but the Level Dean or the Deputy Principal where applicable. Principal may suspend a student for up to seven The student who has demonstrated the inappropriate school days or 10 calendar days if the suspension behaviour will: is given just before the end of the term. The BOT 1. Tell the story of what happened; discipline committee meets with the student and

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parents to discuss the concern(s) and decide on whether the student can return to LAC. Student Dress Code • Voluntary Withdrawal: a student can choose to The school requires that a student come to school withdraw from the school at any time, but once a clean, well groomed and with their uniform laundered student is suspended the BOT is legally bound to and in good condition. make a decision irrespective of the student being withdrawn from school. General • Exclusion: A student is not permitted to return to Students should always be in uniform unless LAC. otherwise specified. The Year Deans, Deputy Principal • Exclusion on Health Grounds: A student can be and the Principal are responsible for interpreting, excluded from school by the Principal under s19 of implementing and enforcing the dress code policy, the Education Act if the student has a communicable and the Principal is the final arbiter in determining disease (within the meaning of the Health Act 1956) appropriate school dress. or is not clean. • All students must wear the prescribed uniform unless permission to do otherwise is given. International Students • A college tie must be worn in Terms 2 & 3. International Department Staff • Obvious makeup is not permitted. • If a student has a tattoo, it must be covered. Head of International Department Mr Francis Aiono • Only clear nail polish is acceptable. [email protected] ext 706 • Trousers must be worn in the proper manner and not hanging down so that the wearer’s Administrative Assistant undergarments can be seen. Mrs Glenda Higgins [email protected] ext 700 • Boys’ shirts are to be tucked in at all times. International Code • Girls’ skirts to be worn no higher than 6cm off the At LAC we use the New Zealand code of practice for floor when kneeling. the Pastoral Care of International Students, found at: If a student is unable to wear their uniform during http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/Providers-and- school hours they must: partners/Code-of-Practice-NZQA.pdf 1. Wear neat and presentable clothing (not jeans or Sickness t-shirts). 2. Bring a note from their parents/caregivers stating All international students must have personal medical the reason for being out of uniform. Please bring a insurance cover for the full term of their stay in New medical certificate where appropriate. Zealand. 3. Apply to be issued with a uniform pass for each day they are out of uniform. 4. Students can be requested to wear spare clothing provided by the Deputy Principal. • Students will be asked to return home if dressed inappropriately. Hairstyles Hairstyles are to be clean, tidy and conservative and should not draw attention to the student: • Hair should not be below the eyebrow. • Dreadlocks, colouring and streaking of hair are not permitted. • Students may use a limited amount of hair product. • ‘Rat tails’, ‘mohawks’ and ‘mullets’ are not considered conservative hairstyles. • Boys: All hair on, or longer than, the shoulders must be tied back. • Boys: Any form of facial hair is not acceptable • Head shaved closer than a number 3, is not acceptable. • Any student who has a hairstyle, which, in the opinion of the Principal, contravenes the above, may

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be asked to rectify their hairstyle before continuing • School bags are not to block doorways and/or with class attendance. staircases. Hats/Headbands/Scarves • Students may store bags in their lockers or on top of the lockers. • The College encourages school regulation sun hats to be worn during the summer months. In all cases, the Principal’s ruling on the suitability of any item of clothing or a student’s presentation will be • Other hats are not part of the uniform and can only final. be worn when students are obeying the appropriate dress code on Mufti days. • Headbands are only to be worn to keep the hair in PE Uniform place; not as a fashion statement. The only plain • Sports top with College emblem and white trim. colours allowed are black, white or navy blue. • Regulation navy shorts with College emblem. • Scarves may be worn only during the winter terms • Flat, rubber-soled, lace-up sports shoes. and only if they are plain black or navy blue. Scarves Note: House colour shirts and old-style PE shorts are are not to be worn inside or as a fashion statement. permitted until the end of 2017. Jewellery Optional Items: • Apart from a wristwatch, no items of jewellery are to • Regulation navy tracksuit jacket with College be worn by students, except for ear-studs as follows: emblem. 1. Females: plain studs (one in each ear lobe only) • Regulation navy tracksuit pants with College emblem may be worn. Cultural, religious or sentimental (may be worn instead of navy shorts). items may be worn, but only as long as these are Note: Tracksuits may only be worn in PE classes, for not visible. school sports days, lunchtime / breaks when playing 2. Males: not allowed to wear any studs, including sport, or after-school sports events. plastic ones. • No body piercing (except for ear studs) is acceptable Uniform Supplier on the grounds of Health and Safety issues and the Special Character of the school. Using a plaster or Academy Apparel covering a piercing is not allowed. 82 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North • Items confiscated will be kept in custody at the Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm owner’s risk. Parents may collect these items by Phone: 06 354 0979 prior arrangement with the office. Email: [email protected] Mufti Day Dress Standards Buy online www.academyapparel.co.nz • Must be appropriate for a school setting • The school’s jewellery code remains the same for Second-hand Uniform mufti days. If you wish to buy: The following are examples of clothing that are not The second-hand uniform shop is open every day acceptable: during office hours at the college office. We accept cash or cheque, and EFTPOS facilities are available. 1. Torn or un-hemmed clothes. Please note that there is not a lot of stock in at this 2. Singlet or string shoulder strap tops unless worn point, so sales are on a ‘first in, first served’ basis. under a shirt, blouse or similar top. 3. Crop tops. If you wish to sell: 4. Patched or dirty clothing. There are two options: 5. Clothing with offensive logos, pictures or language. 1. Sell on behalf: LAC will send you a cheque, less commission, once items are sold. Footwear should be firm-fitting, safe and appropriate to wear in a school setting. 2. Donate for fundraising at LAC. The following are examples of footwear that are not Notes re Uniform Items for Sale: acceptable: • Items must be clean/washed, and in good 1. Bare feet 2. Gumboots 3. Slippers 4. Jandals condition - no rips / tears / holes. School Bags • Blazers should preferably have been dry-cleaned and have the dry-cleaning label attached. • All students are expected to bring an appropriately sized school bag to school that contains their school • No footwear can be accepted for sale. supplies, books and other necessities. Collection of LAC Uniform Items for Sale • School bags need to be clean and not have offensive Items for sale should be sent to the LAC office during logos, pictures or language. regular office hours.

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A College tie must be worn in Terms 2 & 3

Any combination of: Any combination of: • White short or long sleeve shirt with College • White short or long sleeve shirt with College emblem. emblem. • School grey monogrammed shorts (elastic waist or • School regulation navy/royal blue/red checked skirt tailored style) with either: or culottes. 1. Shoes & socks: Plain grey knee length school • Skirts to be worn no higher than 6 cm off the floor socks and black leather lace-up school shoes when kneeling. with a heel. • Navy knee length socks, navy cotton tights or navy OR opaque stockings. 2. Plain black roman sandals. • Plain black roman sandals. Not to be worn with • Dark grey regulation college pants with grey school socks, tights or stockings. socks and black leather lace-up school shoes with • Navy v-necked woollen jersey with college emblem. a heel. • Navy v-necked woollen vest with college emblem. • Optional to wear black belt with tailored shorts or • Navy college blazer with college emblem dark grey college pants. (Yr 10 optional, Yr 11-13 compulsory). • Navy v-necked woollen jersey with college emblem. Optional Uniform • Navy v-necked woollen vest with college emblem. • Black satchel or backpack with College emblem. • Navy college blazer with college emblem • Plain navy blue or black scarf. (Yr 10 optional, Yr 11-13 compulsory). • Black, softshell jacket with college emblem.

Uniform Price List Woollen Jersey 87-102cm $103.00 All uniform items except the tie and blazer are available 107-112cm $115.00 to purchase from Academy Apparel. Boys’ Short-sleeve Shirt $43.00 The tie and blazer are available to purchase from the LAC Front Office. Boys’ Long-sleeve Shirt $45.00 College Monogrammed Tie $18.00 Boys’ Shorts $54.50 Navy Blazer with College Emblem $190 - $200 Boys’ Pants $69.50

Academy Apparel Price List 2018 Sports Top $37.00 (subject to change) All prices include GST Sports Shorts $29.00 Girls’ Short-sleeve Blouse $48.50 Tracksuit Jacket $65.00 Girls’ Long-sleeve Blouse $48.50 Tracksuit Pants $49.00 Tartan Skirt Size 10-14 $79.00 Skirt Size S-3XL $83.00 School Soft Shell Jacket $86.00

Tights (Cotton) Child $18.00 Socks: Boys (Grey, Knee Hi) $11.50 Adult $24.95 Girls (Navy, 3 pair pack) $22.00

Longburn Adventist College 13 Longburn Adventist College LAC Campus Map LAC

14 Student Handbook 2018 2018 Student Handbook Main Entrance Reception Main Entrance Reception - Laney’s Kitchen F31 - Laney’s Main Entrance Reception Main Entrance Reception Inbound Areas: Day School Inbound Areas: Day

Longburn Adventist College 15 Longburn Adventist College Classroom Floorplans: A Block

16 Student Handbook 2018 2018 Student Handbook Classroom Floorplans: B & D Block

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Harassment/Grievance Grievance Procedure If any student wishes to address an issue of any nature it is suggested they follow the procedure below. It is also a wise idea for the student to talk to their parents/caregivers about what is happening.

Talk to the Stafff member yourself. Feeling Calm You can bring a friend or family member Problem Solved to support you.

Talk to someone you feel Not Feeling Calm comfortable with. Problem Not Solved

Complete Grievance Form from LAC Reception.

Give Grievance Form Problem Solved to Deputy Principal.

Ask that the Grievance Form be Problem Not Solved given to the Principal.

Principal writes letter to answer your complaint.

If you are still unhappy, ask for Grievance Form and Principal’s letter to be given to the BOT chairperson.

BOT chairperson writes a letter in answer to your complaint

International Students Only If you are unhappy, see the Director of International Students who will contact the International Education Authority.

Harassment Longburn Adventist College is committed to provide a learning environment that is free from harassment in any form, including (but not limited to): verbal, psychological, physical or sexual. The school will treat allegations of harassment seriously and will review and investigate such allegations in a prompt, confidential and thorough manner.

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Longburn Adventist College 19 LONGBURN ADVENTIST COLLEGE EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS LAC House Specialist Digital Community At LAC, we all… All Areas Classrooms Campus Buses Cafeteria Areas Environments & EOTC

Arrive on time Use appropriate Report unsafe with the correct language and Speak honestly activities, equipment speak softly Use Treat bus accidents and Take ownership devices and driver and Complete all work damage Clean up our own Use all of our applications other students Represent the to the best of our mess and put the equipment decisions Play fair and by the appropriately with courtesy school with ability chairs in before the way it is rules pride Consider the leaving intended Use positive Use polite and Display academic consequences Intervene and language on appropriate honesty in Help clean up and of our actions help others when social media language all tests and leave the area tidy needed assignments for the next person

Use polite Think before we and courteous Value diversity speak: Is it true? language and diff erence Is it helpful? Is Stay within campus Care for Use equipment it inspiring? Is it Visit appropriate boundaries Wear the the school the way it is necessary? Is it websites Stay on path Be considerate correct environment intended to be Put rubbish in bins kind? between bus towards the clothing for Take care used and school public Show Move quietly Respect the the activity of digital consideration Follow around classrooms communal area and equipment of other people instructions the property of LAC and their fi rst time House by staying in property designated areas

Off er to help where Ask for help when Persevere Take part in we see a need needed when faced extra-curricular Wait for your turn with challenges Use mistakes as opportunities Listen to safety to be served and Know and Be aware opportunities to Remember your briefi ngs and Have a positive Follow the school’s follow teacher’s follow safety of younger learn digital footprint follow safety attitude safety procedures instruction requirements students procedures Try a range of Support others Interact safely with Use our time to get problem solving sincerely peers know others and strategies build relationships