• I attend school every day of the school term.
• I am on time for school every day.
• If I am not at school for a very good reason my parent/guardian will complete a Leave Form at the office.
• If I am sick, the school will be notified and a letter will be brought when I return to school. If I am sick for 3 days or longer, I will bring a Doctors’ certificate.
• Should I feel sick or get hurt at school, I will report to the office.
• I do not leave the school grounds without the permission of the principal.
• It is my responsibility to catch up on any work that I have missed if I am absent from school. I am solely responsible for my notes.
• Every day I come to school prepared, because I know that I am not allowed to go home and collect any books, homework or equipment for sport during the school day.

• I am proud to be a “Kleinmonder” and so I wear my school uniform every day.
• My school uniform is always neat and clean and I wear it with pride.

• I shall do my homework every day.
• I shall obey and respect the educator and accept his or her authority in all that is right.

• If I come to school on my bicycle, I will not ride in the school grounds, because I know this can be dangerous.
• I will park my bicycle in the bicycle rack and leave the other bicycles alone.
• I will do my part in keeping the school building, changing rooms and the school grounds neat and tidy.
• I will not run in the corridors or around corners and No-running areas for I might knock somebody over.
• I will not play on the grass in front of the school.
• I will not play with any ball in the square in front of the school or on the stoeps or in any class.
• Only gr.1 – 2 may play on the Jungle Gym under supervision on allocated days.

• When the bell rings at the beginning of the day, or after break, I shall move to the lines and take my place there. I shall stand quietly and wait for the second bell.
• I shall walk in line to my class without talking.
• I do not chew gum, because it is a bad habit.
• I do not bring dangerous objects or weapons to school.
• I do not throw stones at other children.
• I do not play dangerous games.
• I do not use obscene language or swear.
• During break, I play on the part of the playground as prescribed, because smaller children may be injured if they play among older and bigger children.
• I may not be in the classroom during break, without the educator’s permission.
• I must respect the grade 7 committees.
• I shall not take anything that belongs to someone else, or copy during tests or exams.
• I shall not fight or make rude signs to anyone.
• I shall treat members of the opposite sex with respect, whether an adult or a child.
• I shall not belong to any gang or take part in any gang activity.
• I shall not make myself guilty of intimidation or bullying.
• All my possessions will be marked. The staff do not accept any responsibility for any loss

1. School rules are clearly set out and are available to learners and parents.

2. Learners and parents are fully informed about the school’s rules and disciplinary procedures.

3. Rules are interpreted and applied consistently and in the same way by all educators.

4. Learners must have the opportunity to state their case during a disciplinary process.

5. Discipline can only be applied by an educator if he/she was in the class during an alleged violation, or if such violation is reported by a committee member or class captain, or also if learners themselves would lodge a complaint with the educator.

6. Educators must move to learners immediately when the bell rings.

7. Parents’ full cooperation and input is expected.

8. The learner record contains a learner’s name and a list of all possible offences in four categories.
9. This record is available in the office for each educator’s use.

CATEGORY  1:

• Disturbances
• Forget PT clothes etc. (not allowed to go and fetch it)
• Late in class without excuse
• Absent without permission
• Not handing in letters/ tear-offs
• School uniform not according to dress-code (use discretion)
• Regular absenteeism – no letter from parent, doctor or pharmacist
• Leave class without permission
• Appearance (dyed hair/ unacceptable hair styles/ jewels/ painted nails/ make-up)
• Littering
• Eating in class
• Unacceptably untidy work

CATEGORY  2:

• Repetition of category 1 transgressions
• Classwork book with homework not at school
• Homework not done/ not done satisfactorily
• Tasks not handed in
• Arrogance/ unacceptable, rude behaviour/ challenging/ daring
• Fighting
• Intimidation
• Undermine authority – prefects and class leaders
• Letting down group/ team (parents not responsible)
• Unacceptable behaviour in public in school uniform
• Unacceptable behaviour during school functions
• Disobedience and disrupting class
• Swearing and unacceptable language
• Writing on tables and desks
• Tell lies
• Obscene signs
• Bringing dangerous objects to school

CATEGORY  3:

• Repetition of category 2 transgressions
• Seriously unacceptable behaviour
• Intentional damage to school property
• Racism
• Not attending detention
• Undermine authority of educators
• Dishonesty – copying tests
• Smoking
• Degrading graffiti
• Unacceptable language/ behaviour towards any religious/cultural group

CATEGORY  4:

• Repetition of category 3 transgressions
• Stealing and being in possession of stolen goods
• Drugs and alcohol usage and being in possession of such substances
• Sexual harassment and abuse
• AWOL
• Chronic absenteeism
• Gang related activities
• Pornography

PROSEDURE

1. Categories count points. Category 1 counts 1 point, category 2 counts 2 points etc.
2. After 6 category 1 points, 3 category 2 points or 1 category 3 + 3, a learner is placed on detention. Marks are divided into two sections – Behavior and Academy.
3. Learners on detention will receive letters home on Thursdays to inform parents of detention on Fridays. Violations will also appear on the note.
4. After the first detention, a learner is placed on detention after 4 further points.
5. Any offense after the third detention, an appointment is made with parents and a plan of action is decided upon.
6. After a category 4 offence, a disciplinary hearing is held as soon as possible.
7. All violations are sent daily by letter to the office where all records are kept on a database. (Records are complete at all times.)
8. Category 3 and 4 offenses will be communicated to parents by telephone.
9. Each term starts with a clean record except for category 3 which is carried over to the next term. All violations are kept on record for the entire year.
   For category 3 and 4 offences, a disciplinary hearing can take place.
10. The principal may change the nature of offenses at discretion..
11. Parents should please cooperate with regard to discipline.

Parents should not make notes on detention letters, but rather call the school for an appointment.

FRIDAYS  – From14:00 to 15:00 (13:00 to 14:00 during exam time)

BEHAVIOR: From 14:00 to 16:00 (Times are subject to change).

Compulsory activities or as the educator decides under supervision. No homework.

At Kleinmond Primary we also have a positive point system. Teachers use their own discretion to award points to learners based on their positive behaviour. As soon as learners accumulate 6 points, they will receive a proud whaler button. After 3 buttons, the learner will receive a BLUE PROUD WHALER badge. After a further 6 buttons, the learner will receive a RED PROUD WHALER badge.

The idea is that learners receive pints for positive behaviour that stretches further than what is expected of them.

RESPECT

• I respect myself by taking care of myself and to develop.
• I respect other learners by treating them the way I would like to be treated.
• Respect my teachers by submitting to their authority, obeying them and doing the work they give me with pride

INTEGRITY

• I keep my promises by doing what I say.
• I speak the full truth.
• I do not take what does not belong to me.
• I do not forge documents.
• I think before I do something.
• I stay away from cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, and pornography.
• I stay away from any unacceptable sexual behavior.
• I don’t give in to peer pressure – but stand for what I know is right.

DILIGENCE

• I am a stalwart.
• I accept responsibility for the consequences when I make a mistake.
• I bite the bullet and finish what I start.
• I am a good example for others.
• I do more than what is expected.
• I am conscientious, through thick and thin.
• I am always punctual and on time.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• I am a stalwart.
• I accept responsibility for the consequences when I make a mistake.
• I bite the bullet and finish what I started.
• I am a good example for others.
• I think before I do something.
• I keep my environment clean.
• I do not damage my own, or others’ property.
• I obey my school’s rules and our country’s laws.

SERVICE

• I am a stalwart.
• I bite the bullet and finish what I started.
• I am a good example for others.
• I am always ready to help where help is needed.
• I do extra chores with a smile and positive attitude
• I do everything I can to add value and make my school a better place.