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Source domain: effinghamsecondary.co.za
Collected on 4 September 2026
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What this means
This is a disciplinary policy document from Effingham Secondary School outlining a new Detention Programme aimed at addressing recurring student misconduct. The programme requires students who breach the Code of Conduct to attend weekly detention sessions on Tuesdays after school, with specific procedures for issuing detentions and involving parents. The policy is ongoing and applies to all learners and their parents.
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disciplinary measureOngoing
School Detention Programme
Learners who repeatedly violate the school's Code of Conduct may be required to attend detention once a week on a Tuesday afternoon from 14:35 to 15:15 in their own classroom. During this time, they are not allowed to do homework or study but may reflect or read. The duration may be extended to one hour if deemed necessary.
- Who it is for
- learners at Effingham Secondary School who have violated the Code of Conduct
- How to act on it
- Learner must first receive a verbal warning, then a parent form, and a phone call or meeting. If the behaviour continues, a detention slip is issued. Parents must sign and return the detention slip to the school.
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DETENTION TO BE HELD ONCE A WEEK ON A TUESDAY AFTERNOON FROM 14:35 TO 15:15 IN YOUR OWN ROOM.
Facts
Places
KwaZulu-Natal
Key Takeaways
- Effingham Secondary School
- Detention Programme
- Tuesday afternoons
- 14:35 to 15:15
- Code of Conduct violations
- 1 Devshi Drive, Effingham Heights, 4051
- info@effinghamsecondary.co.za
- 031-5640569
- Effingham Secondary School
- info@effinghamsecondary.co.za
- 031-5640569