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SENIOR SCHOOL POLICIES

Acceptable Computer Use | Anti-Bullying | Code of Behaviour | Uniform | Pockets | General Policies | Junior School | Back to Menu

Acceptable ICT Use Policy

Rationale
Danebank is committed to the provision of information communication technology to enhance student learning and recognise the need for the development of electronic and digital literacy and communication. The school supports access to the widest range of available resources and the development of skills to use these resources, which are available for educational use only. Ethical behaviour is expected at all times. It is an expectation that all communication will be respectful and use appropriate language. Access is a privilege and not a right and carries the responsibility of acceptable use.

Acceptable Use Agreement
Students must read and sign this policy, have it co-signed by a parent/guardian and hand it in to the Resources Centre before access to computers is permitted.

Equipment/Network
· Students will abide by staff directives regarding use of computers, the network, iDaneNet and the Internet.
· All users must login under their own name and password and logout at the end of each session. Individual passwords are NOT to be disclosed to others.
· Computer equipment must not be damaged or misused.
· NO FOOD or drink is to be consumed or placed near any computer.
· Users must NOT intentionally interfere with or disrupt the operation of the network or alter existing computer settings without permission of a teacher.
· Users must not gain or try to gain access to the files of others or vandalise the work of others.

iDaneNet Use (Email, Messaging, Chat, Forums, Blogs, Wikis etc)
· Only the school provided Email program should be used in all communication including sending work from home. Other programs such as Yahoo, Hotmail, Bigpond, etc, are not to be used at school.
· Use your email privileges only for learning and research purposes.
· Students are not to email staff or attach assignments to emails unless specifically requested by their teacher.
· External Chat or messenger sites are NOT to be accessed.
· iDaneNet Chat is not to be used during lesson times unless requested by the teacher.

Internet Use (In and Out of School Hours)
· Students are not to deliberately access inappropriate websites.
If this should happen by accident, the following procedure MUST be followed immediately:
1. Minimise the site immediately – without communicating to other students.
2. Inform the nearest teacher. (The site will then be blocked)

· Students must not post photographs, personal information or refer in any way to members of the Danebank community (staff, students and parents) on the Internet without the permission of the school. This includes personal ‘blogs’ as well as websites.
· Students must not refer to the school in any way, nor post images of themselves or others in school uniform on the Internet unless on a school sanctioned website or with the permission of the school.

Students should be aware that staff may access any student files stored, emails, chats or messages on the school's computing facilities and that a surveillance program is in operation on the network.
If a student believes they have received inappropriate communication they are to report it to a teacher.


Sanctions
Any breach of the above terms may result in temporary loss of computer access, or for more serious offences, suspension and/or involvement of law enforcement agencies.
**All students (k-6 co-signed by parents) are required to sign the following Contract upon enrollment as a condition of their use of the Danebank Information Technology facilities. Access will not be granted until the contract is signed and returned to the Resources Centre. At the start of each school year, every student is asked to renew this contract by signing the copy of this policy that is included in the Student Diary.

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Anti-Bullying / Harassment Policy

Secondary School


A Caring Environment
Danebank School seeks to provide a safe and just environment for all its members. It is important to respect the rights of others in our community.

What is Bullying?
Bullying is repeated oppression, psychological or physical, of a less powerful person by a more powerful person or group of persons. (Rigby, 1996)

It is behaviour which stops an individual from feeling comfortable in the school's shared environment. It may take the form of verbal or physical harassment, teasing, rumour spreading, exclusion or pressure to do things of which the individual does not approve. It may involve the use of technology.

The Right to be Respected
Students have the right to say what they think, provided it is not offensive to others

  • Students' rights to privacy, with possessions, or time, should be respected.
  • Students have the right to feel safe at all times at school.
  • No-one will be liked by everyone, but everyone can respect each other's personality differences and be polite and kind. There is need and room for all the different personalities we have in the school.

Goals
The school will seek to be pro-active in promoting an environment in which the students understand that bullying is wrong and that individuals have responsibility to report bullying if they become aware of it.

Strategies
1. Reported cases of bullying will always be investigated by the school. There are a range of consequences which the school will apply in the event of bullying.

2. The school will provide reporting methods for students, staff & parents to support the policy.

3. The school will conduct anonymous surveys within the school community from time to time to assess where bullying may be occurring, the kinds of bullying which may be taking place, and who may be responsible for it.

4. All people concerned (victim, bully & witnesses) will be supported with the aim of resolving the issues involved in the particular case of bullying.

5. The school affirms the expectation that adults will model appropriate anti-bullying behaviour.

Examples of Bullying
Physical:
  » pushing or pulling or otherwise intimidating another person
  » hitting or otherwise physically attacking someone
  » damaging, removing or hiding another person's possessions without their permission

Verbal:
  » spreading rumours
  » demanding money or possessions
  » 'putting down' name-calling, teasing, ridiculing others or belittling their achievements
  » verbally attacking someone about their race, religion, culture, appearance or individual traits
  » making physical threats
  » expressing sexual comments about another person

Social and/or Psychological:
  » purposely excluding someone from an activity
  » making inappropriate gestures at another person
  » in some contexts the obvious and deliberate ignoring of someone, as if they do not exist, can be a form of psychological bullying
  » causing someone to feel afraid through intimidation by an individual or group.

Always Remember...

'Bullying is never a joke'
The bully may believe it is amusing to ridicule or hurt someone, make them uncomfortable or push them around. e.g. "I was just mucking around. Can't she take a joke?

'You are standing up for yourself when you report bullying'
Sometimes the victim may think she is causing the problem. e.g. "I don't want to cause trouble" but everyone has the right to feel safe at school.

'Bullying is not part of growing up'
Adults may sometimes say bullying is a natural part of growing up. This is WRONG.

'The school is committed to dealing with issues of bullying'
Most cases of bullying are sorted out very simply, especially if the bully is reported sooner rather than later. Do not believe "nothing can be done about it". If students communicate with staff, action will be taken.

Tell the Truth
It is a good thing to "DOB" on a bully. By telling the truth you are standing up for your rights, and this is what bullies are afraid of. Bullies try to intimidate people into a code of silence. Bullying will continue when people fail to report what is happening.

What Students Can Do
If you have been bullied, in the first instance you may:

  1. Ignore the bullying. Avoid an argument and simply walk away. Just because someone is 'hassling' you does not mean that you must respond to their negativity. Ignoring works best on the first occasion that bullying occurs.

  2. Talk with the person. With people you know, such as a classmate, talk about the problem in an assertive, but non-hostile, manner. Let the person know that you do not like being treated unfairly. You must speak in a calm, clear voice and name the behaviour that you dislike. For example, "I want you to stop making fun of my name."

  3. Cool the situation down. Sometimes you can make the situation better by asking a question, such as, "Why are you trying to give me a hard time" or "Tell me what I did wrong. Maybe I'll apologise and we'll be friends again," or make a joke that does not insult the other person. These responses are unexpected and bullies often back down because they have not received the response that they hoped for.

If you are being bullied and the bullying has become repetitious, then you must:
Tell someone as soon as possible.

e.g. Your class teacher
Pastoral Care teacher
Counsellor
Chaplain
Prefect, Peer Support Leader
Parent
Friend

What the School will do:

  1. The school promises that someone will listen to you and help you. If you wish
  2. the situation will be investigated
  3. The bully will be spoken to and in some cases may be punished and warned about re-offending
  4. You will be contacted in the weeks and months following to check that the bullying has stopped

Procedures (What Staff can do)
Danebank has a three-stage procedure to deal with bullying. The various stages take into account the range of bullying in the school. The stages escalate to deal with a situation where a student has become habitual in their bullying behaviour.

First evidence of bullying behaviour
At the first stage any teacher may deal directly with an incident of suspected bullying through simple admonishment if the bullying is deemed relatively minor and a one-off occurrence. Staff are required to inform the Form Patron of both the bully and the victim.

If the incident is more serious, the Form Patron involved will investigate the incident, interview the respective students and decide on an appropriate course of action. If the incident involves students from more than one year, the relevant Form Patrons will consult and come to an agreement on a course of action. At this initial stage, the school goal is to counsel and proceed, if at all possible, without recourse to punishments. Parents of both the bully and the victim will be advised by telephone or letter by the Form Patron/s.

After a short period of time, the Form Patron will check with the victim to ensure that further incidents have not taken place.

Repeated evidence of bullying behaviour
At the second stage, after investigations by the Form Patron, the Deputy Principal, for Pastoral Care, will be informed. Parents will be contacted. Once the facts of the bullying have been confirmed the re-offending student will be counselled and receive any of the following:

  • a Saturday detention
  • an in-school suspension, and/or
  • counselling outside the school.
The parents of the offending student will be notified by letter and put on notice that their child's behaviour must change if she is to stay at the school.

Continued evidence of bullying behaviour
At the third stage after investigations have concluded that the student responsible for the bullying has not responded to counselling and/or punishment, the Principal will be notified. The Principal will interview the student and her parents, and may decide that the student will be withdrawn from the school.

Pro-active support for an anti-bullying policy will come from

1. Awareness Raising for Students
Within the Curriculum, directly and indirectly, arising out of issues discussed in subjects such as English, Christian studies, and particularly in PD/H/PE, 7-10, there will be opportunity for students to understand what bullying is, why it is wrong and how it may be dealt with.

Special programs

  • Peer Support Training of all students in Year 10
  • Peer Support Program for Years 7 and 11
  • Camping Programs in years 7 and 9
This will strengthen the culture against bullying in the school.

Pastoral Care Program
Appointment of Form Patrons to each year group. Pastoral Care time, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday in a vertical structure 8-12.

2. Staff Professional Development
Ongoing development of pastoral skills and awareness of the need to promote a positive mental health program in the school in accord with the school's Christian ethos.

3. Outreach to Parents and Support for Parents
At Parent/Teacher meetings, through the newsletter, special parent meetings e.g. Introduction to Year 7, Drug Information Evening, accessibility of key people in pastoral roles to the parent body.

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Code of Behaviour

Senior School Code of Behaviour
Danebank's Behaviour Code is based on the school's core values of:

Care and compassion for ourselves and others
Seeking the truth in all situations
Integrity measured against the Word of God
Respect for persons and property at all time
Responsibility for our own behaviour and actions
Understanding and tolerance
Striving to do one's personal best

Danebank is committed to maintaining a safe and just environment for all its members. Therefore all members of the Danebank community are expected to be courteous and considerate of others at all times. Further, it is expected that the conduct of the Danebank students always reflect the good reputation of the school. All members of the school community are expected to be responsible for their actions.

The school has the following expectation of students while in the classroom
•  Be polite
•  Be punctual
•  Bring the correct equipment
•  Respect the person and property of others
•  Do your own work to the best of your ability
•  Students will stand when a teacher enters the classroom

The school has the following expectations of students while at school
•  All students are to use their swipe card to log their attendance on arrival at school
•  Late arrivals must report to the office to swipe on
•  All students are responsible for maintaining litter free school grounds and classrooms.
•  Students are to maintain the standards of the Uniform Policy
•  All school bags are to be kept in lockers at all times
•  Mobile phones and ipods are to be kept in lockers at all times and turned off
•  Lockers should only be used before and after school and at the beginning and end of recess and lunch
•  All students are to stay within the set boundaries at recess and lunchtime
•  Those boundaries are: Area A: Quadrangle, Canteen and undercover area Area B: Federation Square
•  Driveways and parking areas are out of bounds.

The school has the following expectation for students during Assembly and Chapel
•  Attend all chapel services and assemblies
•  Be punctual
•  Participate as an audience member appropriately
•  Enter and exit quietly
•  Stand and sit without talking

The school has the following expectation of students when travelling to and from school:
•  Students are considerate of others travelling in public at all times
•  Students stand up on public transport when necessary to allow members of the public to sit down
•  Keep bags away from the doors of trains and buses
•  Eating or drinking in school uniform on public transport or in public places is not acceptable unless accompanied by an adult
•  Students should travel directly to and from school and should not remain in Westfield or Hurstville unless accompanied by a parent or guardian or they have a noted signed and dated from Mrs Chiba or Mr Fogden


Consequence for Breaches of the Code of Behaviour & Procedural Fairness

Consequences for Breaches
When the Code of Behaviour is breached, Danebank is committed to:
•  developing student's understanding that there are consequences for action
•  providing the opportunity for students to make restitution
•  supporting students to make better choices about their behaviour in the future
•  developing student's self discipline

The following consequences may result from breaches of the Code of Behaviour. All consequences are subject to the determination of the Principal. Danebank expressly prohibits corporal punishment and does not explictly or implicitly sanction the administering of corporal punishment by non-school persons, including parents, to enforce discipline at the school. In all matters, the school follows procedural fairness guidelines.

Expulsion
•  Possession or use of illicit drugs
•  Possession or use of alcohol
•  Repeated suspension
•  Thieving at school

Suspension
*
Smoking
•  Truancy from school
•  Leaving school grounds without permission
•  Fighting or physical abuse
•  Forgery
•  Damage to school and personal property
•  Verbal abuse towards other students or staff
•  Serious misbehaviour in public
•  On-going and persistent bullying
•  On-going and persistent breaches of the Expectations of Classroom and School behaviour

After School Detention (3:15 to 4:00pm)
•  Fractional truancy
•  Persistent lateness (3 times per term. Exceptional circumstances considered)
•  Failure to swipe on more than twice in a week
•  3 uniform infringements
•  Not complying with the Code of Behaviour in travelling to and from school
•  Chewing gum
•  Willingly ignoring the Code of Behaviour for the classroom and the Anti-bullying Policy
•  Failing to report for a lunchtime detention

Lunchtime Detentions (20 minutes)
•  Not complying with the expectations of behaviour for the classroom
•  Not complying with the expectations of behaviour for the School and Assemblies and Chapel

Making Amends
•  Where possible the nature and content of the consequence will focus on the student being able to make amends for her behaviour (making it right again) without condemnation
•  The consequence will focus on assisting the student to make better choices in her future behaviour and to develop self discipline.
•  Therefore the nature of the misdemeanour will determine how the detention is served

Procedural Fairness in Disciplinary Procedures
It is expected that all Danebank staff and students will deal with disciplinary procedures with compassion, truthfulness, fairness, consistency and equity without malice or condemnation. The views of all parties will be considered.

Any misdemeanour which incurs a serious consequence will be investigated and authenticated by a member of the executive staff who will document all steps in the process of the investigation. Interviews with the student involved will be conducted by a member of the executive, in the presence of a third party. This, in most cases will be the form patron (or classroom teacher) whose role will be to support the student.

If the misdemeanour is substantiated as a result of the investigation, parents/guardian will be informed by telephone and asked to come to the school for an interview with a member of the executive. In conjunction with the parents/ guardian and where appropriate the school counsellor, action which is in the best interest of both the student involved and the school community will be discussed and resolved. The final decision for the appropriate course of action is made by the Principal.

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Uniform

Senior School Uniform Policy
The objective of Danebank's Uniform Policy is to promote a school culture which provides all students with a fundamental sense of belonging and to develop within each student a sense of personal identity which is link to her commitment to the school community. The uniform of Danebank reflects the positive image and values that we as a school want to demonstrate to the wider community. A consistent and fair uniform policy improves overall student morale and student cohesion in the school community. Students at Danebank are therefore expected to maintain a high standard of personal grooming at all times. Presenting an exemplary image to the school and community is the responsibility of every student as a member of the Danebank School . The following is a list of guidelines for students to follow.

Summer Uniform

Years 7-10
Striped dress worn at knee length
Regulation white ankle socks
Black plain polished leather lace up style shoes with flat heel and plain sole
Green blazer

Summer Uniform

Years 11-12
Striped skirt worn knee length with overblouse
Regulation white ankle socks
Black plain polished leather lace up style shoes with flat heel and plain sole
Green blazer

Winter Uniform
Years 7-12
Plaid skirt worn at knee length with regulation green panty hose
Red blouse for Years 7-10
Green blouse for Years 11-12
Blouses are to be tucked into skirt. Top button to be done up for formal occasions
Jade jumper may be worn at school.
Green Blazer
Blazers is to be worn when travelling to and from school
Plain grey or plaid scarf, gloves optional
Black plain polished leather lace up style shoes with flat heel and plain sole

It is compulsory to own a grey hat. The wearing of the hat is optional in winter and recommended in summer

Sport and P.E.
Danebank shorts and top
Danebank track pants and jacket
Joggers/sandshoes
Danebank Sports bag
White socks
Danebank swimsuit
Specialist sport uniform for all sports

Students are to travel to and from school dressed in the full school uniform. Students who are driven to school by their parents and who have PE or Sport Period 1 may wear their PE uniform to school. Students who wear their PE uniform outside PE and Sports lessons will be in breach of the uniform policy and will receive a uniform infringement.

Hair
Hair should be neat and tied back at all times
If hair is below shoulder length, it should be tied back off the face with a jade, silver, red, or white ribbon or scrunchie to match uniform
Fringes are acceptable, but not over the eyes
Exaggerated hair styles and colours are not permitted
Small hair clips are permitted to keep hair back in plain silver, black or brown
Hair bands, purchased from the uniform shop can be worn to keep hair off face

Jewellery
One set of pieced earrings in earlobe only. These may be either small sleepers or studs in gold or silver. No other colour allowed.
Approved religious chain
Crosses must be small (silver or gold) on gold or silver chain
Watch - a conservative watch may be worn
Ring - one signet or plain ring may be worn
Medical bracelets and chains are acceptable
Charity jewellery and accessories can only be worn for the period of the promotion (maximum up to 2 weeks)
Only one bracelet at a time
No nose, tongue, or eyebrow piercing
No costume jewellery permitted

Makeup
Colourless lip gloss, for lip protection is the only make up allowed
No coloured nail polish
Year 12 only will be permitted to wear an unobtrusive foundation

School Bags
Grey Danebank school bags are compulsory. No writing is permitted on the bags.
School bags or Danebank sports bags must be used for excursions. No other type of bag will be permitted.

No chewing gum permitted

Administration of the Uniform Policy
It is the responsibility of all students to follow the school's uniform policy.

If a student is in breach of the uniform policy, then she will be given a verbal warning and asked to rectify the problem. The warning will be entered by the teacher in the school's database against the student's name and will include the nature of the infringement. No student will be able to receive more than one infringement per day.

After 3 uniform warnings, a letter will be sent home to parents by the Deputy Principal, Pastoral Care informing them of their daughter's breach of the uniform policy and as a consequence, the student will receive an afternoon school detention.

This will be a permanent record and will be able to be used by Form Patrons to comment on appearance in school reports.

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School Pockets

(Embroidered strips on blazers)

Aim: To encourage students to strive for excellence in extra curriculum activities and be rewarded for their achievement, attitude and representation. This will be in the form of embroidery on blazers under crest (with exception of prefects).

Years 7-12 :
Each department concerned to have clear and precise criteria for these awards. Each department to decide criteria and be able to defend decision if necessary.
Pockets to be presented at the end of each term at last full school assembly.

Girls will receive receipt of award which they present to the embroiderers with their blazer.
All pockets recorded on Speech Night program.
Criteria to be very tight. Only a few pockets should be awarded. If an area does not have a student who passes all criteria, the pocket will not be awarded that year.
Criteria needs to be revised each year, in particular each department.
Staff to present list of receivers to Miss Bird to approve and the list will be recorded each term.
If a student is awarded a Gold Pocket in Sport, it will be published in the School newsletter.
Exceptions: Prefects – under school crest.
House Captains under school crest.
Departments concerned: - PDHPE

•  HSIE •  English •  Creative Arts •  Christian Studies •  Maths •  Science

The pocket criteria will be published for parents and students information on the school website.

Colours:
Outstanding – Gold
Achievement – White
Service – Red

Effective from Term 2 – 2008, Reviewed every 5 years.

Sports Awards

Most Valuable Player
At the completion of each season, coach and supervising staff member for each sport to make necessary decisions for nominations for these awards. This is to include: effort, attitude, skill level, attendance at training and matches. Students will be nominated from the following: Softball, Water Polo (Term 1), Basketball, Netball, Hockey, Cricket, Water Polo (Term 4). Try to keep one player per team.

Years 11 & 12
Students who represented the school in a sport will receive certificates to be presented at Sports Dinner.

Pockets– School
In each sport or activity, only the most elite students are considered:

Softball, Basketball, Netball, Hockey, Cricket, Water Polo, Soccer, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics and Gymnastics.

•  The captain of the sport.
•  Students must be a member of top Junior or Senior team.
•  The team must be entered into 3C (Jnr) or 1C (Snr) or higher in IGSSA competition.
•  Should the top Senior or Junior team be entered into a grade lower then this, an outstanding individual may still be considered.
•  Individuals must perform outstandingly in that team and consistently perform well.
•  Attend all training sessions.
•  Demonstrate responsibility and interest of the sport through refereeing/umpiring/coaching duties.
•  Show respect for staff, team members and opposition.
•  Demonstrate good team spirit - be supportive in winning or losing.
•  Represent school in correct neat and tidy uniform.
•  Fulfill all necessary duties.

Swimming and Athletics
•  Junior, Intermediate, and Senior competitors must be considered.
•  Must make an IGSSA final before being considered.

Gymnastics
•  1 Artistic, 1 Rhythmic.
•  Artistic - Level 3 and higher.
•  Rhythmic - individual and group.

Tildesley Shield Tennis
•  Must make round 4
•  A student in singles and doubles competition.

Pockets - IGSSA, CIS and NSW Schoolgirls– (white in colour)
•  Selected in an Open 1 st 's, IGSSA, CIS or NSW Schoolgirls team.
•  Attend all IGSSA and CIS training sessions and game commitments.
•  Demonstrate good team spirit.
•  Dressed neatly in correct school uniform.
•  Show a good attitude, strive to improve, listen and follow coach's advice, respect for coach, team members and opposition.
•  Must be school based sport

Service Pocket – (red in colour)
•  Different colour / font.
•  Commitment to a sport representative for a minimum of 3 continuous years.
•  Attend all training.
•  Demonstrate leadership, commitment and initiative.
•  As per criteria of pockets.

Gold Pocket
•  Outstanding Achievement
•  All Schools, Australian

Mock Trial Pockets

Mock trial pockets will be awarded to girls who:
Service Pocket
•  Contributes to the team in every round of the Mock trial competition in a year and attends preparation meetings and the trials (only available to Year 11 students as this is their only opportunity to do Mock Trial).

Achievement Pocket
•  If a member of the team is nominated by the coaching solicitor for excellence in their role.

Outstanding Pocket
•  If the team represents the school at the Grand Final of the Mock Trial Competition.

Mathematics Pockets

A Mathematics pocket will be awarded to girls who:
•  Receive distinctions in the Australian Mathematics Challenge for 4 successive years (Yr 7 - Yr 10).

Public Speaking Pockets

Public speaking pockets will be awarded to girls who fulfill the following requirements:
Service Pockets
•  A Service Pocket will be awarded to students who have represented Danebank in inter-school competitions for three years

Achievement Pockets
•  An Achievement pocket will be awarded to students who achieve outstanding success in a public speaking competition

These girls give up many hours in order to pursue oratorical excellence so their dedication and successes deserve to be rewarded.

Debating Pockets

Pockets are awarded to girls to recognise their contribution to the life of the school.
Service Pocket
•  Debating pockets are awarded to girls after 3 years continuous service. This involves giving up every Tuesday afternoon for at least two terms each year and can easily run into Term Three if they make the semi-finals. They will be presented in the third year of their service.

Achievement Pocket
•  The Debating Captain will be awarded an Achievement Pocket the year she leads the teams (she will deliver debating reports, etc).

•  When a team make the final or wins the entire Archdale competition, they are then awarded an Achievement Pocket reflecting their outstanding success.

Debating Pockets

Debating pockets will be awarded to girls after 3 years continuous service. This involved giving up every Tuesday afternoon for at least two terms each year and can easily run into term three if they make the semi-finals. The debating Captain is also awarded a pocket the year she leads the team (she will deliver debating reports, etc). The exceptional circumstances is when a team make the final or wins the entire Archdale competition; they are then awarded a pocket reflecting their outstanding success.

Drama Pockets

Service Pockets
Students are presented a Drama pocket after being selected to participate in three major school productions, either as a cast or crew member. Students must demonstrate commitment and dedication in their involvement in all three productions. Attendance and participation must be of a high standard.

Achievement Pockets
This pocket may be presented to a senior student (Year 11 or 12) who has demonstrated an exemplary level of commitment and skill during their participation in Drama productions over the course of their time at the school (more than 3 major school productions). The student must have demonstrated outstanding talent and exemplary attendance and participation during their involvement in Drama productions, performing in major roles and / or fulfilling leadership roles in the crew.

Music Pockets

Aim: To encourage students to strive for excellence in extra-curricular activities. Girls will be rewarded for their achievement, initiative, attitude and representation.

Service Pockets
•  Three consecutive years and constant years of service to choir, bells or band
•  Leadership qualities
•  Consistency and punctuality
•  Service and contribution to the school
•  Responsibility

Achievement Pockets
For those girls who display exceptional skills and show involvement in additional performances and events over the years.

Science Pockets

The Science Pocket would be awarded for "Leadership in the Science Club" . This award would require continual service to SLIME for a three year period.

Christian Studies/Chaplaincy Pockets

Service Pocket – Christian Rock
•  Represent the school for 3 years in Christian Rock performances.
•  Show commitment to the performance and to understanding the message of the presentation.
•  Attend rehearsal each Friday afternoon from February to May.
•  Show respect for staff, student leaders and encourage fellow participants at all times.
•  Participate appropriately in the performance and relate helpfully with other performers at all times.

Service Pocket - Chapel Music
•  Participate in Chapel music for 3 consecutive years in the Senior School .
•  Attend rehearsal sessions each Monday morning.
•  Contribute positively to a Chapel service each week.
•  Show respect for staff and fellow student musicians at all times.

Chapel Music Leadership
To be awarded when a Year 12 student has shown a continued commitment to Chapel Music through effective leadership in the planning and presentation of Chapel music.
•  Lead the chapel music team.
•  Teach music effectively to other members of the team.
•  Lead rehearsal sessions on Monday morning, showing evidence of personal preparation.
•  Contribute positively to Chapel service each week by leading the music group.
•  Show respect for staff and fellow student musicians at all times.

 

 

 

 

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