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ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
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St. Dominic's College aims to create and foster an environment in which students can develop
productive, positive and enjoyable relationships between staff, students, parents and the wider
community.
In such an environment, students can learn by developing a positive attitude towards
College life.
The College seeks to build a sense of individual worth and pride in each student
whilst creating a level of confidence in the skills which will make them successful lifelong
learners.
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Jesus said: "Whatever you do to the least of my brothers and sisters you do to me".
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At St. Dominic's, our school Motto "Dominus Lux Mea" - The Lord is my light - challenges us to base everything we do
on the teachings of Jesus.
- We want a safe, secure and welcoming school in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
- We do not want bullying. This means that no one should be hurt, threatened, frightened or harassed either physically or verbally.
- Intimidation, exclusion, being sworn at, humiliation, stand over tactics, gossip, name calling, teasing, stealing, pushing and fighting have no place in our school.
- We want everyone - teachers, students and parents - to deal with bullying, which may involve reporting incidents, whether they are victims or witnesses.
- We want to ensure anyone can protest against bullying and find support from all sections of the school.
Please click here to if you would like to Report Bullying.
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PASTORAL CARE PROGRAMMES
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Respect for oneself and for others underpass the College Pastoral Policy.
In order to achieve this,
a comprehensive Pastoral Care system is in existence.
This seeks to encourage the positive efforts
made by students in the many areas of school life and endeavours to discourage these aspects of
behaviour which may negatively affect the right of others.
The College prides itself on the Pastoral programmes, counseling and learning support initiatives,
which are supported by a strong welfare/discipline policy.
Please click here to if you would like more information on how to deal with Bullying,
or contact a Pastoral Co-ordinator.
If you would like more information about the support systems at
St. Dominic's, please visit our Support Team
page.
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In summary, there are a number of aspects to the Pastoral Care Policy.
1. Students are arranged into Year Groups, each with a Year Co-ordinator whose primary concern is
the pastoral welfare and progress (Academic, Social and Spiritual) of the boys in that year. The
Year Co-ordinator rewards positive behaviour and discourages misbehaviour of the students. Year
Co-ordinators are supported by Assistant Co-ordinators who work across a stage i.e. Junior Assistant
Years 7/8, Middle School Assistant Years 9/10. The students in each year group also meet daily with
their Homeroom teachers. The Year Co-ordinators keep regular contact with parents and works closely
with the Homeroom team.
2. Homeroom groups of approximately 20 students who meet each morning. Each Year Team has developed
a Pastoral Programme specific to that year. On alternate Wednesdays, the students experience the
delivery of an extended Pastoral Programme. The induction and interaction of students of various
ages is seen as very important. Senior Students are given the opportunity to care for and help
younger Students; they in turn, get to know and relate to the senior students in a friendly and
supportive atmosphere; they have an older peer to relate to at school. This inter relationship
helps provide a positive spirit throughout the College.
3. All students can expect to receive positive reinforcement whilst at St Dominic's. The College
has devised an extensive merit certificate policy which rewards academic/co curricular excellence
and positive social behaviour. The acquisition of merit certificates is a formal acknowledgement by
staff and other students highlighting the importance of respect for oneself and others and to build
the sense of individual worth in students. Students who obtain ten signatures from Staff in their
merit card obtain a Year Co-ordinators award, thirty signatures a Deputy Principal Award and ninety
signatures a Principal's Award. Major achievements are awarded at school assemblies. Principal's
recipients also attend morning tea with their parents and the Principal.
4. Any behaviour which causes distress to others and prevents other Students from learning or Staff
from fulfilling this goal is actively discouraged. Sanctions are imposed on Students who
continually misbehave. The aim is fostering self discipline in these students. Sanctions include
time-out, detention after school hours (including Saturday morning), and, if the unacceptable
behaviour continues, internal and external suspension. Particular attention is paid to bullying.
The College anti bullying policy allows for active intervention to occur where the problem is
notified and the causes of the problem are identified and addressed. Parents and students are
encouraged to report any bullying behaviour via the web site, email or personally. Our basis
premise is "Hands Off". Any sanctions/consequences imposed are a reminder of the rights of others
and the consequent responsibilities of the student to respect their rights. It is expected that
they will lead to students acquiring self discipline, in preparation for life.
5. Partnership in education is the key to success. Parents can expect that Staff will readily
contact them about positive and negative aspects of their son's holistic education. This contact
may be via letter, telephone or in the student's diary. Parents are encouraged to contact Staff to
discuss any concerns over their son.
6. The College discipline code is based on levels. All students are on Level 1 initially and stay
on Level 1 unless there is a need for behaviour modification. As the student moves through the
levels, there are consequences and sanctions at each level. Ultimately, at Level 5, the Student and
Parent will have to show cause to the Principal how they will modify their behaviour to remain part
of the College community.
7. The College has available to Students and Parents if they wish, Counsellors who are available to
spend time talking and working through issues of concern ranging from careers to personal and
emotional difficulties. At times, students may have difficulty or conflict with other students.
The Counsellor, in conjunction with Year Co-ordinators and the Deputy Principal, are able to help
students resolve the situation so that they may confront and overcome problems. More serious
problems may be addressed and resolved by referral to specialist advisors. The College operates
after school study classes in the Library each day and Maths help twice a week to assist students who may need
assistance in their studies. The College also has a Staff member assigned for home visits to assist
families for spiritual needs or emotional crisis.
PASTORAL CARE TEAM
SPECIAL CONTACTS
YEAR CO-ORDINATORS
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