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Code of Conduct Form

WIERDA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLRef: https://wierdaschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2026-Code-of-Conduct-Form.pdf

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document is a “Code of Conduct of Learners 2026” form for Wierda Independent School. It sets out learners’ rights and responsibilities, parents’ responsibilities, uniform and appearance requirements, and how the school will discipline learners using misconduct levels 1 to 4 with corresponding disciplinary actions. It also includes rules for how parents/learners must submit queries and complaints, communication requirements, warning validity (6 months), and states the policy was adopted on 18 April 2024 and will be reviewed annually or when necessary.

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Code of Conduct of Learners 2026

This is a formal agreement outlining the expected behaviour, rights, and responsibilities of learners and parents at Wierda Independent School. It includes rules on discipline, uniform, appearance, and how complaints are handled. All learners and their parents must sign this document to acknowledge understanding and commitment.

Who it is for
learners and parents at Wierda Independent School
How to act on it
Obtain the form from the school, complete it with signatures from both the learner and parent, and return it to the school

The document's recorded date is 18 April 2024. Confirm on the official source.

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CODE OF CONDUCT OF LEARNERS 2026

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https://wierdaschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2026-Code-of-Conduct-Form.pdf

Key Takeaways

  • Document title: CODE OF CONDUCT OF LEARNERS 2026 (Code of Conduct Form, 6 pages)
  • School: Wierda Independent School
  • Legal basis referenced: South African Schools Act 84 of 1996; Bill of Rights in the Constitution of SA
  • Uniform compulsory from Grade 1 onward; neat and well-groomed
  • POPI Act: permission for sharing learner photos on social media for marketing purposes
  • Misconduct levels: Level 1 (minor), Level 2 (more serious), Level 3 (serious), Level 4 (very serious)
  • Level 1 examples: late class, incomplete homework, dishonesty with minor consequences; actions: verbal warning, extra work
  • Level 2 examples: smoking/tobacco/e-cigarettes, leaving school without permission, abusive language, minor vandalism; actions: disciplinary talk, talks with parents, written warning, behavioural contracts, daily report
  • Level 3 examples: repeated Level 2, minor injury, gambling, serious disruption, forging documents, discriminatory behaviour, pornographic/racist/sexist materials, dangerous weapons, theft, vandalism, cheating, damaging property; actions: Level 2 punishments, suspension from some activities, final written with possible suspension, referral to psychologist/counsellor/social worker
  • Level 4 examples: repetition of Level 3, threats with dangerous weapon, intentional limited injury, sexual activity, selling drugs, alcohol/narcotics, disrupting entire school, serious forgery; actions: Level 3 punishments, referral to outside agencies
  • Warnings valid for 6 months from date of issue
  • Queries/complaints must be submitted in writing via WhatsApp or email; telephonic queries cannot be addressed
  • Serious matters referred to a committee; decision binding and final
  • Parents may not discuss matters directly with teachers/staff; must address management
  • Zero-tolerance for threatening/harassment/slander towards school staff/management
  • School right of admission and right to remove a learner if trust relationship irreparably damaged
  • Adoption date: 18 April 2024; review annually or when necessary
  • Signatures required: Parent and Learner (Highschool) with dates
  • Wierda Independent School
  • South African Schools Act 84 of 1996
  • Constitution of South Africa (Bill of Rights)
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act)
  • Learners
  • Parents
  • Educators
  • Principal
  • Psychologist
  • Counsellor
  • Social worker
  • Committee (for serious matters)