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Source domain: steyncityschool.co.za
Collected on 6 August 2026
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What this means
This document is the “Code of Conduct for Students” and related “Steyn City School Rules” for Steyn City School. It sets out expected behaviour for teachers, parents/guardians, and students, and lists students’ rights (including rights to a safe, supportive learning environment and to lay a grievance). It also describes a step-by-step student grievance procedure, including when a grievance form must be submitted and who chairs/presents the grievance process, and it begins outlining school rules such as ethos, safety/security (including a no-weapons rule except for approved educational purposes), bullying/hazing intolerance, and attendance requirements (e.g., arriving before 07H30 and obtaining a late slip after 07H30).
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student grievance submission processOngoing
Student grievance submission (grievance form)
Students can raise a grievance through a step-by-step process that starts with an informal discussion, then moves to requesting support from specified school roles, and finally submitting a grievance form to the relevant Deputy Head (Preparatory School or College).
- Who it is for
- students at Steyn City School (and their parent/guardian/adult details are required on the grievance form)
- How to act on it
- Start with an informal discussion, then request support from the specified roles; complete the grievance form with the required details and submit it to the Deputy Head (Preparatory School) or Deputy Head (College).
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The Code of Conduct defines the standard behaviour expected of and required from all stakeholders.
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Key Takeaways
- Document title: CODE OF CONDUCT, EXPECTATIONS, AND RULES
- Created in accordance with the South African Schools Act, 1996
- Applies to all students on school properties, when away representing the school, and at school events
- Teachers must be SACE members; SACE membership is compulsory for teaching staff
- Student grievance: informal discussion first; then request support from specified roles (Deputy of Pastoral Care and Wellness, Directors, House Director, mentor, counsellor, etc.)
- Grievance form requires student name, person against whom grievance is lodged, parent/guardian/adult details, section of school, date, description, desired outcome, and signatures
- Grievance submitted to Deputy Head (Preparatory School) or Deputy Head (College)
- Grievance procedure chaired by one Executive Committee member; another Executive Committee member present; neither may be the Executive Head or Head of College/Preparatory School
- Safety rule: no weapons allowed on property except for educational purposes approved by the Executive Head (or designate) with appropriate storage arrangements
- Attendance rule: students must arrive before 07H30; after 07H30 they must obtain a Late Slip from the Administration Office and go to class immediately
- Steyn City School
- South African Schools Act, 1996
- South African Council for Educators (SACE)
- Executive Head (or her designate)
- Deputy of Pastoral Care and Wellness
- Director of Pastoral Care (Senior Preparatory School)
- Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- House Director
- Director of Academics in the Preparatory School
- Deputy Head of Academics in the College
- Form Teacher
- Deputy Head in the Preparatory School
- Director of Conduct
- Deputy Head in the College
- Executive Committee
- Administration Office
- Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA)
- Southern African Heads of Independent Schools Association (SAHISA)
- Independent Examinations Board (IEB)
- Directors: S.L. Louw, M.I. King, M.T. Oshry, B.A.P. Mitchell