The purpose of the policy is to set out the parameters within which learners should behave in order to protect and promote the integrity and security of each learner and all members of the school community.

1.1. Objectives

a) To ensure that no learner is unlawfully and unfairly treated;
b) To foster mutual respect and establish a culture of tolerance and peace amongst learners and educators in the school.
c) To ensure that the administrative procedures are clearly defined.
d) The policy shall apply to all learners registered in a school.

1.2. Core Values

1.2.1. Principles and Values

• Work Ethic: Educators must teach, and learners should learn

1.2.2 School Work

• Homework must be done daily
• Incomplete work must be finished at home
• Books must be packed according to the timetable
• Stationery must be at school daily
• Tests must be signed

1.2.3 Tuckshop rules

• Line up quietly
• Wait your turn
• No buying for each other.

1.3. Homework Policy

1.3.1 Objectives

• Homework can be given to learners to reinforce skills, knowledge and attitude taught at school
• Homework can be given to assess whether learners can apply what has been taught
• Homework can be given to finish work not completed in class
• Homework should extend the learning process to the home
• Homework should foster a sound work ethic and encourage regular study habits

1.3.2 Guidelines for Parents

• Parents need to provide a suitable environment in which homework can be
• Parents are required to monitor all homework given and sign the homework diary daily
• Where homework has not been given or has been completed at school, it is the responsibility of parents (as primary educators of the child) to ensure that homework routines are continued through activities such as

1.3.3 Access to School Premises

• All visitors must report to the office / reception
• No person will be allowed to go to classrooms without permission from the
• No person will be allowed to bring any narcotics, unauthorised drugs ,alcohol, intoxicants of any kind or weapons onto school

Circular 74/2007

3.1 The Principle and Values: The Rights of the Learners

• At Flamingo Primary School all learners shall have the democratic right to participation in decision – making on matters affecting them and a method of appeal. The school prides itself on its record of allowing learners to express and resolve school-related grievances together with the SMT and
• Any form of discipline embarked upon by the school is underpinned by dignity and
• Corporal punishment is prohibited at Flamingo Primary School
• The school will endeavour to provide learners with a clean, safe, healthy environment with access to clean running water and toilets and an environment that protects them from harassment and intimidation from attending classes and writing tests and examinations thereby creating an atmosphere conducive for teaching and
• Learners have the right to expect educators to maintain high standard of professional ethics

3.2 The Legal Authority for the Control and Discipline of Learners

• The South African Schools’ Act empowers a governing body of a school to maintain discipline in a The Code of Conduct must prescribe behaviour that respects the rights of learners and educators.
• The school will make every effort to ensure that learners understand that action may be taken against them if they contravene the Code of Condu In cases where action has to be taken the school will inform the learners why:
  • Their conduct is considered as misbehaviour or misconduct
  • They are to be disciplined or punished.
• All learners at the school are subject to the Code of Conduct without exception. The learners will be informed about its contents on enrolment at the school.
• An educator at the school shall have the same rights as a parent to control and discipline the learner in accordance with the Code of Conduct during the time the learner is in attendance at the school or school related activities.
• The principal or an educator, upon reasonable suspicion, has the legal authority to conduct a search of any learner or property in possession of a learner for a dangerous weapon, firearm, drugs, or harmful dangerous substance, stolen property or pornographic material brought onto the school

3.3 School Rules

3.3.1. School Wear and General Appearance

• No jewellery to be Braces are allowed but no gold teeth/ gold slits or jewellery on their teeth are allowed.
• Parents, please ensure that learners are dressed neatly and in school uniform on a daily We are having to continuously reprimand learners as they are not in school uniform.
• Many of the boy’s haircuts are cut in a manner that is unacceptable for Boys hair must be cut short and one length only with no patterns in their hair.
• Girls hair must be plaited or tied up if it is No fancy colour band as girls are wearing various bright coloured bands to school. Black is the only colour that is allowed. Boys and Girls hair is not allowed to be dyed/coloured/streaked etc. at all
• Girls must wear the school tunic or school skirt and it must be knee length and not Learners are allowed to wear the black and red golf shirt with the school logo. Girls can wear the golf shirt with their school tracksuit, school skirt/shorts/black trouser. Girls are not allowed to wear a grey trouser or grey skirt. Black school shoes for both boys and girls is only allowed. If they wear their school tracksuit a black takkie and nothing else. Many learners are not wearing the school tracksuit or school shorts. Parents, the only tracksuits that the learners are allowed to wear is the school tracksuit that has the school logo on it. Girls are NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR WHITE SOCKS.
• Boys must wear grey school pants with a white shirt/ school golf shirt and the Flamingo school tie. If they wear their school tracksuit/ shorts a black takkie must be worn. Boys are only allowed to wear black and grey socks. NO WHITE SOCKS ALLOWED. Boys are not allowed to have zips on the bottom of their pants and it is also prohibited for boys to make their school pants a skinny trouser.
• Boys and Girls of muslim faith who wear “topees” and “scarves” – it must be black or white. No fancy colours of topees will be permitted. Girls of Muslim faith who wear “scarfs” – it must only be black or white. All items of school clothing must be clearly marked with name and surname.

3.3.2. Jewellery/Cosmetics

• All learners are allowed to wear a wristwatch – NO SMARTWATCHES.
• Earrings, necklaces, and bangles are prohibited for boys and girls.
• Please note that girls will be allowed to wear one set of plain studs or sleeper earrings.
• Nails of both boys and girls must be short and well cared
• Polished nails are not allowed.
• Eyebrows are not to be shaved or have cut patterns.

3.3.3 School Attendance

• All learners are expected to attend school regularly and punctually.
• All learners are required to assemble in designated areas by 7h25 daily.
• Should a learner be absent from school, his/her parent is required to notify the school in writing in the school diary.
• Learner truancy/absence from class/bunking will not be

3.3.4. Classroom Rules

It is expected that each educator will together with the learners develop their own classroom rules. The following rules are applicable to all classes:

• Every educator is responsible for discipline at all times at the school and at school related Educators have full authority and responsibility to correct the behaviour of learners whenever such correction is necessary at the school. Serious misconduct must be referred to the Principal of the school.
• Learners must commit themselves to do their schoolwork during classes, complete assigned homework and catch up on work missed because of absence.
• An educator’s instruction must be followed at all tim Under no circumstances will the undermining/disregard of an educator be tolerated.
• Classrooms may only be left with the permission of an educator.

3.3.5.  Care of the School Property

• Every learner is expected to protect and use all school equipment and facilities with
• Vandalism will not be tolerated
• Any learner who intentionally misuses, damages or defaces any school property should replace it or pay for the damage to

3.3.6. Drug, Alcohol and Weapon Free Zone

• Smoking, alcohol, drug use is not permissible at the school.
• Possession of cigarettes, cigarette lighters, matches, drugs, alcoholic drinks, pornographic material, firearms, knives and other dangerous weapons is prohibited at the school.

3.3.7. Violence, Bullying and Foul Language

• No violence, bullying, intimidation or threatening of any kind is allowed at the
• Learners are not allowed to swear or use foul language.

3.3.8. Property of learners

• Learners are not allowed to bring computer games, iPods, radios, smartwatches, cell phones, etc. to school.
• Learners are encouraged not to bring valuable items to in cases where such items must be brought to school they should be handed in to the office for safekeeping.
• c)Stealing/Theft is prohibited at the school.

3.3.9. Early Departure from School

• No learner may leave the school premises without permission from the office during school hours.
• The school prefers that appointments to g. doctors, dentists, etc be made after school hours or over the holidays.
• A learner who needs leave during school hours must supply the office with a letter from the parent requesting permission for leave.
• A learner who falls sick during school hours must report to the class teacher, who will contact the parent.

3.3.10. General Behaviour

• Under no circumstances will learners be allowed to sell anything at the school, unless it relates to school fundraising or a project for which a teacher has sought the necessary
• Dishonesty, telling of lies, indecency or an act which in the opinion of the principal is condemnable will be acted upon by the
• Disrespect towards the national symbols (national flag, anthem, etc) of the Republic of South Africa as well as the school flag and anthem will not be tolerated.
• Any ill – disciplined behaviour in the classroom, on the school premises, during school trips/excursions or any school function, including any action that brings the school into disrepute will not be tolerate
• All litter must be thrown in the bins provided and not thrown around the class or school
• Learners must not disregard/undermine the authority of the Principal or staff of the schoo
• Disruption of classes or school by learners is
• Learners are not allowed to enter areas restricted by the Principal/SMT.

3.4 Disciplinary Rules

• In an effort to maintain discipline at the school and ensure that teaching and learning is not disrupted through behavioural problems, the SGB puts forwards the disciplinary rules described below.

3.4.1. Ordinary Offences

• The following acts are considered as Ordinary offences:
  • Late coming
  • Failure to complete schoolwork (class work and homework)
  • Playing truant or bunking peri
  • Littering anywhere on the school premises
  • Use of foul language.
  • Incorrect uniform

• Educators will resolve the above stated offences and keep records of the date of offence, type of offence, name of learner and how the matter was The educator may counsel the learner, use verbal warnings or written reprimand to resolve the problem.
• After three ordinary offences have been recorded against a learner the matter must be referred to the Principal who together with the educator shall implement one of the following measures:
  • Give the learner supervised schoolwork, ensuring that parents are informed timeously.
  • Suspend the learner from some school activities g. sport, cultural activities.
• Should the learner continue to commit ordinary offences, a warning letter will be sent to the parent, if the behaviour persists the parent will be called to school to discuss the matter and the likelihood of serious action being taken by the school.

3.4.2. Schedule 1 – Misconduct

• A learner will be guilty of Schedule 1 misconduct if he/she:
  • seriously threatens, disrupts or frustrates teaching or learning in a class;
  • engages in a conspiracy to disrupt the proper functioning of the school through collective action;
  • insults the dignity of or defames any learner or any other person, which includes racist remarks;
  • distributes, or is in the possession of any test or examination material that may enable another person to gain an unfair advantage in a test or examination;
  • cheats in a test or examination or any other form of assessment such as assignments;
  • engages in any act of public indecency;
  • sexually harasses another person;
  •  is found in possession of or distributes pornographic material;
  • Smokes or is in possession of cigarettes; or
  • Is under the influence or in the possession of alcohol.

• After Schedule 1-misconduct has been noted against a learner’s name, the matter should be referred in writing to the principal of the school. Following a thorough investigation and confirmation of the allegation a written warning, the Principal will send a written warning to the
• A further offence in this category will be dealt with as per serious miscondunct.

3.4.3. Schedule 2 – Serious Misconduct

• The following acts are considered as Serious Misconduct
  • Rape;
  • Indecent assault;
  •  Sexual harassment with aggravating circumstances;
  • Assault with the intention to do grievous bodily harm;
  • Common assault of an educator;
  • Serious intimidation of the other learner, teaching and non- teaching staff
  • Malicious damage of the state property;
  • Theft with aggravating circumstances;
  • Robbery;
  • Possession of dangerous weapons on school premises;
  • The possession, sale or abuse of illegal substances;
  • The possession of obscene material including; material depicting sexual images in all its forms;
  • Being on the school premises or at a school function outside the school premises while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or illegal substances;
  • The theft of examination papers or the possession or sale of such stolen  examination papers; and
  • Repeated Ordinary Offences and Schedule 1 Misconduct

• After a serious misconduct has been noted against a learner’s name, the matter should be referred in writing to the Principal of the Following a thorough investigation and confirmation of the allegation the matter must be referred to the Disciplinary Committee.

3.5 Responsibilities of Learners

• On acceptance of the Code of Conduct by parents learners must implement the Code of Conduct.

3.6 Responsibilities of Parents Regarding the Code of Conduct

• The ultimate responsibility for learner behaviour rests with the parent who is expected to support the school and ensure that learners observe the school rules and regulations and accept responsibility for their misbehaviour
• Parents/Guardians should attend meeting convened by the Governing Body/SMT for them.

3.6.1. Due Process in the Event of Serious Misconduct

• In accordance with Government Gazette 189 of 1990 and Provincial Gazette 236 of 1997, the following procedure will be followed in the event of serious misconduct in order to ensure a fair hearing of the The penalties of suspension or expulsion can only be imposed after the due process described below has been followed:

1. • Any learner alleged to have violated any rule that may require suspension or expulsion must be brought to the The principal shall hear the evidence and then decide on the action to be taken.
   • In the event that the learner is to be charged with serious misconduct, the principal must inform the learner’s parents in writing of the proposed action and arrange for a fair hearing by a small disciplinary committee consisting of members designated by the SG

• • The principal must write a written report of the case to the District Director explaining the decision to charge the learner.
  • A copy of written charges shall be delivered to the learner concerned and his/her parents/guardians by handing it over to him/her personally; and forward it by prepaid registered post to the parents or guardians last known residential
  • If the leaner admits the charge, either in writing or orally in person before the principal, he or she shall be deemed guilty of serious misconduct as charged.
  • At the hearing, the principal of Flamingo Primary School which the learner attends or an official appointed in writing by the Head of Department shall be the presiding officer.
  • In the case where a learner admits his or her guilt on a charge of serious misconduct, the   principal or the appointed official should make recommendation/s on the correctional measures to be imposed, to the District Director, or in the event that expulsion of such learner is recommended to the Head of Department, or the presiding officer shall in writing appoint an educator at the school concerned, to act as prosecuting officer in the hearing.
  • In the case where the learner denies his/her guilt on a charge of serious misconduct, hears the charge in the set out below and, upon a finding of guilty, makes a recommendation on the correctional measures to be imposed.
  • For the hearing learners must be informed and understand the charge, with five (5) days notice, indicating time, place and
  • At the hearing the learner shall have the right to be personally present and to be represented by his/her parents/guardians or a person nominated by the learner or his/her parents/guardian who shall have the right:

• • • be heard by impartial persons
    • to present facts from the learner by adducing his/her statement, either in writing or orally or documentary evidence in defence of the l
    • to question any witness called in support of the
    • to have access to documentary evidence produced in support of the charg
    • be informed in writing of the decision if it is suspension or expulsion

• • The School Governing Body is obliged to keep a complete record of proceedings and outcome of the disciplinary hearing.
  • In the event of the learner being found guilty, the presiding officer may impose the following correctional measure upon the learner found guilty or deemed to be guilty of the charge:
    • caution or reprimand the learner
    • direct his/her detention after school hours for a specific period of
    • Suspension of up to one week or for a reasonable period while awaiting the approval of the Head of Department for expulsion.
  • The disciplinary proceedings contemplated here shall be conducted in a fair, equitable, open and transparent manner.

3.7 Suspension of a Learner for Serious Misconduct

• According to Section 9(1) of SASA, a School Governing Body (SGB) may, on reasonable grounds and as a precautionary measure, suspend a learner who is suspected of serious misconduct from attending school, but may only enforce such suspension, after the learner has been granted a reasonable opportunity to make representations to it in relation to such
• If a learner is suspended, the governing body must conduct the disciplinary proceedings within 7 (seven) days of the suspension, failing which, the governing body must obtain the approval of the HOD for the continuation of the suspension of such a
• According to Section 9(1)(C) of SASA, a governing body may, after a fair hearing, suspend a learner from attending school, as a sanction for a period not longer than 7 (seven) school day
• According to Section 9(1)(E) of SASA, a governing body may suspend or extend the suspension of a learner for a period not longer than 14 days, pending a decision as to whether the learner is to be expelled from the school by the HOD.

3.8 Serious Misconduct and the Law

• Serious misconduct which may include offences according to the law must be investigated by the police and referred to the Court if necessary.

3.9 Institution of which may Lead to Suspension or Expulsion

• The learner must be questioned by the
• On the basis of evidence collected, the principal may institute a disciplinary hearing.
• Only the principal may institute disciplinary action against a learner in respect of serious misconduct.