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Sexual Harassment Policy

ALEXANDER ROAD HIGH SCHOOLRef: https://www.arhs.co.za/system/resources/W1siZiIsIjIwMjEvMDYvMTgvMDkvMDEvMjAvMjgxL1NFWFVBTF9IQVJBU1NNRU5UX1BPTElDWV9hZG9wdGVkXzA2XzIxX1NpZ25lZF8ucGRmIl1d/SEXUAL%20HARASSMENT%20POLICY%28adopted%2006_21_Signed%29.pdf

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is the Sexual Harassment Policy of Alexander Road High School, outlining the school's commitment to preventing sexual harassment and providing procedures for reporting, investigating, and addressing complaints. It defines key terms, applies to all staff, learners, parents, and visitors, and includes protocols for confidentiality, restorative processes, and disciplinary hearings. The policy aligns with South African legislation and mandates regular review by the School Governing Body.

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Reporting a complaint of sexual harassment

Any person who experiences sexual harassment at Alexander Road High School can report it to the Principal or Deputy Principal. The complaint will be handled confidentially and fairly, with options for either a restorative process or a formal disciplinary hearing depending on the situation.

Who it is for: staff, learners, parents, visitors, and third parties at Alexander Road High School
How to act on it: Contact the Principal or Deputy Principal to lodge a formal complaint

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Reports of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and will be dealt with promptly and in a fair and objective manner.

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Reference

https://www.arhs.co.za/system/resources/W1siZiIsIjIwMjEvMDYvMTgvMDkvMDEvMjAvMjgxL1NFWFVBTF9IQVJBU1NNRU5UX1BPTElDWV9hZG9wdGVkXzA2XzIxX1NpZ25lZF8ucGRmIl1d/SEXUAL%20HARASSMENT%20POLICY%28adopted%2006_21_Signed%29.pdf

Key Takeaways

Alexander Road High School
sexual harassment
complainant
alleged perpetrator
confidentiality
restorative process
disciplinary hearing
10 working days
30 working days
Appendix D
SGB
principal
deputy principal
post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
Constitution of South Africa
Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007
Alexander Road High School
School Governing Body (SGB)
Principal
Deputy Principal
South African Schools Act
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act 108 of 1996)
Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007
South African Council of Educators