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St Benildus College Code of Behaviour
 Introduction
This code of behaviour is the result of a co-operative effort by the school community of St. Benildus College; the students, parents and teachers. On the understanding that good order and discipline are necessary life skills and important foundations for learning it is the aim of the code to affirm these and support the principles of respect and tolerance that have been and are the cornerstone of the characteristic spirit of St. Benildus.
St. Benildus College is a La Sallian School, and in keeping with the philosophy and vision of St. John Baptist De La Salle is a Christian community that has, as its aims, the spiritual formation, academic preparation and cultural development of its pupils.
St. Benildus College aims to create an environment which recognises and respects the dignity of each individual and which fosters attitudes of tolerance, concern for justice and of social responsibility.
The Code Aims to:
• Enable students to develop their talents to the full by providing a balanced, challenging curriculum which fosters intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical growth.
• Foster an atmosphere which promotes self-esteem, honesty, justice and respect for others.
• Create a safe, healthy learning environment that nurtures self-discipline and encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning.
• Promote co-operation, respect and commitment within the College so that all are unified as partners in learning for life.
Students of St. Benildus College are expected to observe the College Code of Behaviour at all times while on school property, while travelling to or from school and while attending any school activity including school trips, sporting and cultural events.
1. REGULAR ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend school regularly and to attend all classes. Good attendance helps students to achieve academic goals and to benefit from all school activities and services.
Students must register daily attendance using the computerused swipe card system or by signing in the attendance book. Failure to do so is a serious breach of school rules.
Students in Junior Cycle are not permitted to leave the school grounds during break times.
Any student who requires to leave the College early must report to the Office and have permission from the Deputy Principal or Principal.
2. PUNCTUALITY
Students are expected to be on time for school and for each class. Arriving on time is an expected habit both in the workplace and in personal relationships. Late-coming inconveniences both teachers and students. Students who are late may be detained after school on that day.
3. WORK HABITS
Students are expected to be prepared for, and to work in, each class. They should have the textbooks and class materials that their teachers have indicated are necessary. Students should complete class-work and homework on time and be prepared and present for all tests and examinations.
Good work habits enable the student to contribute to the class and to be successful. They are important for success in endeavours after secondary school. The school provides each student with a Student Diary at the beginning of the year. Students are expected to keep it in their possession and treat it with care and respect.
4. PERSONAL SAFETY
Students are expected to show concern for the personal safety of themselves and others at all times.
Students should not engage in horseplay where others may be adversely affected. This includes play fighting, running through public areas, or engaging in conduct potentially harmful to themselves or others.
5. BULLYING AND RESPECT FOR SELF AND OTHERS
All members of the school community have the right to be treated with dignity and courtesy. Therefore, you are expected to treat others as they would like to be treated. This includes the use of appropriate language and behaviour. Specifically, students should not engage in any activity that could be interpreted by others as harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Conduct which is injurious to the mental and physical well being of others is not conducive to good school morale or to a secure learning environment. Harassment which is any unwelcome behaviour (including physical intimidation, verbal abuse, sexual harassment and racism) that interferes with the well-being of others is not tolerated in work environments or in social situations.
6. RESPECT FOR STAFF AUTHORITY
Students are expected to be courteous and obedient to all staff while they are under the care of the school. Staff includes: office staff, caretakers, bus drivers and other support staff. Respect for authority is necessary for the proper functioning of society.
7. SMOKING
Students are not permitted to smoke on or near school property. Smoking in the workplace is not permitted by law. For your health, we hope that you do not smoke at all.
8. ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Students are not to come to school under the influence of or in possession of alcohol or prohibited drugs. Students are not to use, possess, or traffic in alcohol or prohibited drugs while under the care of the school.
School authorities may, with parental consent, test for substance abuse while students are under the care of the school.
Students who use, posess or traffic in alcohol or prohibited drugs, while under the care of the school, will be immediately suspended and may be permanently excluded from the school.
Habitual alcohol or prohibited drug use is incompatible with general well-being and academic success. Possession and trafficking in illegal drugs is against the law.
9. ACADEMIC HONESTY
Students are expected to submit work which is original and represents their own efforts. Students will benefit from school by making an honest effort to achieve the course objectives.
10. COMPUTER HONESTY
Students are expected to use computers and computer networks solely for the purposes of education and academic research. Students must not tamper with or reconfigure any computer hardware or software without permission of a teacher.
The school has a responsibility to parents and to the community to ensure that computers and computer networks are used to further the aims of education, and that students do not misuse electronic mail or have access to Internet sites that violate any aspect of this code of behaviour.
Any student using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the purpose of bullying a fellow student, insulting or defaming a teacher or any other member of staff associated with the school and/or bringing the school into disrepute in any fashion will be immediately suspended, pending a full meeting of the Board of Management.
11. RESPECT FOR PROPERTY
Students are expected to treat all school property with care and are expected to dispose of litter in an appropriate manner.
A school in good repair is a safe place and conducive to learning.
12. UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE
It is important that students maintain the highest standards of appearance in class, inside the school grounds and when coming to and from school. Full uniform must be worn when travelling to or from the College. Hairstyle should be neat, tidy and properly maintained. The College reserves the right to decide whether a particular hairstyle is acceptable or not. The wearing of jewellery should be viewed in the context of the College policy of requiring a high standard of appearance at all times. The wearing of earrings and facial jewellery is not allowed.
13. MOBILE PHONES AND PERSONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT
We strongly discourage students bringing these expensive, personal items to school for many reasons.
We recognise the safety and communication issues of student having a mobile phone with them after school hours, however we encourage students not to bring mobile phones to school unless it is absolutely necessary. Students will be responsible for their phone or personal audio equipment in case of loss or damage.
If your son has a mobile phone at school they are asked to keep it in their bag or locker and turned off at all times.
Mobile phones, which incorporate camera or recording facilities, are not acceptable in St. Benildus College.
Any breach of the Code of Behaviour will result in sanctions being applied, these may include the following:
• Reasoning with a student.
• Verbal rebuke / warning.
• Extra work.
• Complaint to Year Head.
• Complaint to parent.
• After school detention.
• Saturday morning detention
• Internal Suspension.
• Suspension.
• Expulsion.
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