<p> BATLOW TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL</p><p>Welfare and Discipline Policy</p><p>L:\StaffPublic\Welfare & Discipline Policy Reviewed 2 May 2011 BATLOW TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL</p><p>Welfare and Discipline Policy</p><p>The Welfare and Discipline Policy of Batlow Technology School aims to ensure that our school provides effective teaching and learning within a secure, well managed environment. We recognise that this aim can only be achieved through a strong partnership with students, teachers, parents, caregivers and the wider school community. </p><p>The Welfare and Discipline Policy has four focus areas:  The School Values  The Merit System  Strategies and practices to promote positive student behaviour  Strategies and practices to manage inappropriate student behaviour</p><p>Context 1) Batlow Technology School and its community strives to provide quality learning environments which are:  Inclusive  Safe and Secure  Free from bullying, harassment, intimidation and victimisation</p><p>2) All students and staff have the right to be treated fairly and with dignity.</p><p>3) When parents enrol their children at Batlow Technology School, they enter into a partnership with the school. This partnership is based on a shared commitment to provide opportunities for students to take responsibility for their actions and have a greater say in the nature and content of their learning.</p><p>4) In implementing our school welfare and discipline policy, no student will be discriminated against, harassed or victimised on any grounds. The School Values</p><p>Respect and Responsibility Students are expected to respect the rights of others, themselves and the school in an environment of harmony and personal responsibility. R Do you respect yourself, respect others and take responsibility for your own actions?</p><p>Excellence Students and adults who support them are expected to do their best to achieve excellence. E Have you done your best</p><p>Success Students. Staff and parents work towards quality, success and recognition for themselves and the school. S Can you evaluate your own performance?</p><p>Participation This school values the participation of students, staff, parents and the wider community in all activities. P Are you actively involved in the life of the school? </p><p>Enthusiasm This school fosters enthusiasm, initiative and continuous improvement in individuals, teams and the school, doing your best at all times. E Are you trying to find a better, smarter or more creative way of doing things? </p><p>Caring This school is driven to creating a caring school society that works to create a safe learning environment for all of the school C community. Have you made sure you and others are working in a safe and caring way? </p><p>Teamwork and Leadership Individuals work together to create a harmonious, tolerant and effective school community. T Have you been an asset to the team? The Merit System</p><p>The merit system aligns to the school values. Students will receive merit awards based on their ability to meet the school values.</p><p>Requirements of Level What happens as a result of being on this level? Level Platinum Level Student has earned a further 40 merit  Receive award at presentation night awards. 5 of which come from each value  Article in local newspaper and an additional 5 merits from any value.  Principal’s luncheon Students will need to complete 2 hours  Letter to parent/carer community service. In addition to this  Reward voucher ($10.00 to spend at the Newsagency) students will need to write a written application to support their request to achieve platinum level. This will then result in a platinum award. </p><p>Gold Level Student has earned a further 30 merit  Receive award at term assembly awards. 3 of which come from each value  Morning tea and an additional 9 extra merits from any  Article in “Scoop” value. This will then result in a gold award.  Letter to parent/carer  Reward voucher ($5.00 to spend at the canteen)</p><p>Silver Level Student has earned a further 20 merit  Receive award at morning assembly awards. 2 of which come from each value  Article in “Scoop” and an additional 6 merits from any value.  Letter to parent/carer Reward voucher ($2.00 to spend at the canteen) This will then result in a silver award. Bronze Level Student has earned 10 merit awards from  Receive award at morning assembly any value. This will then result in a bronze  Article in “Scoop” award.  Letter to parent/carer</p><p>Green Level All students begin on this level Merit Card Batlow Technology School Management Plan 2011 </p>