Zahra Grammar School is committed to delivering a safe and caring environment for every student. The School recognises the importance of adopting preventative measures in protecting students from harm and neglect and will implement programs to raise awareness of students, staff and the community about child protection issues. The School has developed a Child Protection Policy to be implemented by all persons employed or engaged by the School in any capacity. This will ensure a safe environment for the students at all times.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Treat all members of the school community with dignity, respect and courtesy
Value the individual differences of others
Listen and be open to others’ points of view
Utilise the School’s services appropriately
Take advantage of learning opportunities and to allow others to do the same
Cooperate with the teaching processes of the classroom
Seek assistance as required
Listen to and act on progress reports from teachers
Meet assessment criteria
Take advantage of decision-making opportunities
Take pride in their personal grooming and wear school uniform correctly
Maintain a safe, clean and attractive environment
Respect all property
Abide by all school rules and protocol
Rights
Be treated with dignity, respect and courtesy
Have their personal information treated with confidentiality
Be valued as individuals, and feel safe at all times
Express themselves in an Islamic and responsible manner
Ask for help from School staff members when required
Be provided with effective and positive teaching
Have reasonable access to their teachers
Be informed regularly about their progress
Be provided with all relevant information regarding assessments
Be informed of school decisions which affect them
Have their property respected