BOARDING PRIVILEGES

REWARDS & SANCTIONS

A system of rewards and sanctions is based on setting oneself high standards and accepting responsibility.

Boarding staff at St George’s expect high standards from students at all times, and in return, students can expect to have their efforts recognised

Students’ efforts (academic and community) impact not only on themselves but on the whole school and boarding community A rewards and sanctions record is kept by the boarding staff and is at all times communicated with – and visible to – the students at all times

Rewards are given for consistent bedroom tidiness, community service, charitable efforts and acts of kindness

Sanctions are given for infringements of boarding expectations

Sanctions, such as loss of free time, electronic devices, and other privileges, are part of the Boarding House Rules, however, the boarding staff encourage students to suggest sanctions that show they have reflected on their behaviour and understood the importance of mutual respect and trust within the boarding community

Student Voice

Boarders contribute to the boarding community in many ways. The student voice is central to the boarders’ ownership of boarding.

Our Boarding Committee meets regularly and any student from Year 6 to Year 13 can make suggestions

Topics of discussion include: whole boarding issues, expectations, student initiatives, planning, organising and coordinating social, sports and service events in boarding