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WELKOM ACADEMY OF EXCELENCERef: SECTION 8

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This document is the revised January 2024 Learner Code of Conduct for Welkom Academy of Excellence. It sets out the school’s rules and expectations for learner behaviour, including conduct during school-related activities (on and off campus and in cyberspace), dress and appearance, hair and jewellery requirements, classroom conduct, and general behaviour. It also describes prohibited conduct (e.g., substance abuse, smoking/vaping, theft, victimisation, vandalism, and unauthorized absence) and the discipline process, including warnings/hearings, possible immediate removal for serious offences, and the role of the Principal and a Disciplinary Committee.

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Statement of Commitment to the Code of Conduct

Learners must sign a statement acknowledging their understanding and acceptance of the Learner Code of Conduct, as required by law under Section 8(4) of the SA Schools Act.

Who it is for
learners at Welkom Academy of Excellence
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Obtain the signed statement form and complete it after reviewing the Code of Conduct.
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All learners attending the School are expected to sign a statement of commitment to the Code of Conduct.
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Learner Code of Conduct (Revised January 2024)

This is the official code of conduct for learners at Welkom Academy of Excellence, outlining expected behavior during school-related activities, both on and off campus, including in cyberspace. It includes rules on dress, appearance, classroom conduct, prohibited actions, and disciplinary procedures.

Who it is for
learners at Welkom Academy of Excellence
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Download and read the document to understand the rules and expectations for conduct.
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This document is the revised January 2024 Learner Code of Conduct for Welkom Academy of Excellence.

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SECTION 8

Key Takeaways

  • Document title: Learner Code of Conduct (Revised January 2024)
  • Applies to all school-related and school-sponsored activities including sport, cultural/recreational activities, tours/trips, dances, functions, meetings, and transport to/from school
  • Applies in public/off school premises/outside school hours if learner can be identified as a member of the school
  • Language of learning: English
  • Learners must sign a statement of commitment to the Code of Conduct (SA Schools Act reference: Section 8(4))
  • Dress code: school colours Navy Blue, Green and White; plain black school shoes; no make-up; no nail polish/gel nails; blazers compulsory for school events and special assemblies
  • Hair rules: boys no patterns shaved; natural colour; braiding/weaving allowed only for girls with restrictions on beads/baubles and accessory colours
  • Jewellery rules: studs/sleepers only in lower ear lobe (one per ear); tattoos may not be visible
  • Classroom conduct: no disruption; greet teachers/visitors; no changing computer setups; no loading software without written permission; school may monitor accessed material
  • Prohibited conduct with possible immediate removal: drugs/alcohol, banned steroids (SAIDFS), smoking/vaping, theft (including removal of software/hardware), victimisation (bullying/fighting/intimidation/sexual harassment/racism/religious intolerance), vandalism, unauthorized absence
  • Discipline: corporal punishment not supported; warnings/hearings; serious misconduct may require leaving school; Principal/appointed agent imposes actions; Disciplinary Committee includes Principal/agent and one nominated senior staff member; legal representative not permitted (parents/guardians may attend as observers)
  • Welkom Academy of Excellence
  • Learners
  • Staff
  • Principal
  • Disciplinary Committee
  • Senior Staff Member
  • Educators
  • Computer Teachers
  • Reception (Secretary)
  • SA Schools Act
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
  • SAIDFS (as referenced for banned steroids definition)