Behaviour expectations and responsibilities At Queen Margaret House every boarder has the right to live and learn in a friendly and respectful environment. It is expected that students will: •
Demonstrate respect for oneself and others
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Model and place value on mutual trust
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Demonstrate cheerful acceptance of difference
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Be willing to live communally in harmony with others
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Behave, speak and listen in a respectful way to boarding staff and other students
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Be willing to participate and contribute positively to life in boarding
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Adhere to boarding rules and expectations
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Encourage and support each other
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Follow instructions given and take personal responsibility for asking appropriate questions to clarify understanding
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Use Prep time wisely to enhance their own personal learning and that of others.
Students who are unable to meet the expectations above can expect the House Manager or Boarding House staff to talk with them about areas of concern. If no improvement occurs the student’s parents will be contacted and the Head of Senior School will be informed. The House Manager may issue a consequence as a result of inappropriate behaviour.
Respectful relationships Positive and meaningful relationships are the key to a happy school environment. When people are happy they learn well and enjoy the things they are doing. Good relationships are based on respect, fairness, honesty and open communication. Sometimes, however, things don’t go as we would like and problems occur between people. More often than not these problems start off as little problems and if they are not dealt with tend to become big problems. Problems at school and between people occur at different levels of seriousness and this means that one type of resolution does not fit all situations. If a student feels uncomfortable or unhappy about how they have been treated by a friend, another student, a coach or a member of staff they need to tell someone about this. Students can talk with a member of the Boarding House staff, their Tutor Teacher, a classroom teacher, a year level Dean, the Wellbeing Coach, the School Nurse, or a Head of School about their concerns. These people will help find the right person to help sort out the problem.
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