Official source
Source domain: sweetvalleyprimary.co.za
Collected on 6 August 2026
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What this means
This is the Discipline Policy of Sweet Valley Primary School in Bergvliet, Western Cape, outlining expectations for pupil behaviour, a restorative approach to discipline, and a tiered system of consequences for behavioural infractions. The policy is informed by national legislation including the South African Schools Act and the Constitution, and emphasizes positive discipline focused on teaching self-control and responsibility. It details four levels of disciplinary responses, from minor detentions to potential suspension or expulsion, with clear procedures and roles for staff, parents, and students.
Facts
Places
Western Cape
Key Takeaways
- Sweet Valley Primary School
- Bergvliet, 7945
- Western Cape Provincial School Education Act (1997)
- South African Schools Act (1996)
- Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996)
- Level 1: Break Detention, Homework Supervision
- Level 2: Saturday Detention, Parent Notification, Privilege Loss
- Level 3: Temporary Suspension, Daily Report, Social Worker Involvement
- Level 4: Disciplinary Hearing, Expulsion (by WCED Head of Education)
- Version 1.2
- Date: 18 November 2022
- Sweet Valley Primary School
- Mr A. Preston
- Mr M. Rushby
- Western Cape Education Department (WCED)
- Centre for Justice and Crime Prevention
- South African Police Service
Dates
Closing Date
18 November 2022