Rules and policies

Rules and policies are in place to make sure your child remains safe and well at school.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Student Use of Digital Devices and Online Services Procedure

St Peters PS Student Leadership Guidelines

SPPS School Behaviour Support and Management Plan

Visit the NSW Department of Education’s policy library for all current operational policies.

Our school uses the department's School Community Charter to ensure all of our communication is collaborative and respectful.

Attendance and absences

Students must attend school regularly so they can achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options.

In NSW, all children from the age of 6 are legally required to attend school or be registered for home schooling through the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). All students must complete Year 10, or its equivalent and remain in school, employment or training until they turn 17.

For more information about compulsory school attendance, visit:

• School Attendance Policy
• Student wellbeing – compulsory school attendance.

St Peters PS Guidelines

School frameworks (school policies)

The following frameworks apply to students at our school.

School policy overview

• attend school every day, unless they are legally excused
• be in class on time and prepared to learn
• maintain a neat appearance and follow the school uniform policy
• behave safely, considerately and responsibly including when travelling to and from school
• follow class rules, speak courteously and cooperate with instructions and learning activities
• treat staff, other students and members of the school community with dignity and respect
• care for property belonging to themselves, the school and others

Values are taught in the classroom to help our students to:

• develop a love of learning
• pursue excellence and high standards
• develop care and respect for themselves and others
• take pride in their work
• exhibit a strong sense of fairness and social justice
• have respect for and understanding of Australia's history including the cultures and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples of Australia, and Australia as a multicultural society
• have an appreciation of Australia's history and multicultural society develop a love of learning
• actively participates as citizens