Code of Conduct

Appearance   |   Jewellery   |   School Uniform   |   Clothing Shop   |   School Bags   |   Manners   |   Merits and Offences   |   Detention   |   School Discipline and Rules   |  

 

Appearance

Hair Regulations

Boys

1. Hair must be neatly cut and tidy
2. Must be short enough not to touch the ears and be above the collar
3. Fringe line to be above the eyebrows
4. No exaggerated styles viz. steps or brush cuts
5. Hair to lie neatly - cut in layers; not one length
6. No shaved heads
7. No gel

Girls

1. Shoulder length hair to be neatly tied back
2. Only red, white or black hair ties/ribbons/Alice bands permitted
3. Fringes to be kept short i.e. above the eyebrows, or clipped out of the way.
4. Hair styles to be neat and tidy - no exaggerated styles.
5. No highlights or streaks

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Jewellery

No jewellery, other than a wristwatch or Medic Alert bracelet/medallion, may be worn.

Girls

1. Earrings - one pair of plain studs (gold or silver) or a pair of plain gold or silver sleepers. NO OTHER TYPE.
2. No nail polish to be worn (including clear nail polish)

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School Uniform

School uniform is closely related to school discipline.

A smartly dressed learner, wearing the correct uniform, comes to school in a positive frame of mind, ready to work. Pride in oneself, and in the school, is an essential element in giving the learner a positive self-image. These concepts are important for the learner to be happy at school, to feel a sense of belonging.

It is for these reasons that we recommend to parents that the learner be dressed in the correct items of school uniform. Learners must be fully dressed when leaving school i.e. shoes and socks on, shirts tucked in and ties worn with long pants/tunics.

NB: All items must be clearly marked. Printed name tapes are inexpensive and are available from the stockists.

School Colours: Red, grey and white
Stockists: Rynfield Drapers, Pretoria Road, Rynfield Primary School (certain items only)

 

Girls

• Summer: Red and white checked dresses (from stockists), short white socks, black shoes
• Winter: Grey tunic with round neck (from stockists) or long grey pants, white long sleeved shirt, school tie, grey knee-high socks with school colours or grey stockings, black shoes.

Boys

• Summer: Grey shorts, white open-necked short-sleeved shirt, and grey knee-length socks with school colours, black shoes. Grades 4-7 may wear long pants in summer. A tie must be worn if long pants are worn.
• Winter: Grey shorts or longs, white long sleeved shirt, school tie, socks and shoes as for summer.

Jerseys

• Boys: Dark grey V-neck pullover with school colours at neck and in centre of a welt of approximately 70mm (total width of colours not to exceed 26mm) i.e. 6mm white, 14mm red, 6mm white), or a sleeveless pullover.
• Girls: Dark grey V-necked pullover (as for the boys), or a dark grey V-necked cardigan with school colours in the centre of the welt (see above), grey buttons, or a sleeveless pullover.

Blazers (Compulsory)

• Grey with school badge on pocket (same for boys and girls).

Additional Items

The following items have been added to the school uniform for both summer and winter:

• School tracksuit top for Physical Education (optional)
• Dri-Mac (optional) can be purchased at school. Red with new school badge. Only to be worn on rainy days.
• Rynfield Primary School Cap can be purchased at school.

Physical Education and Sports Uniform

The following items have been added to the school uniform for both summer and winter:

• Girls:
  School regulation red shorts, white collared shirt with school badge, white takkies. (No black or brown takkies)
  Plain black Speedo swimming costume and a swimming cap.
  School sports tracksuit.
• Boys:
  School regulation red shorts, white collared shirt with school badge, white takkies. (No black or brown takkies)
  Plain black Speedo swimming costume.
  School sports tracksuit.

Physical Education uniform to be worn to school on Active Education days.

Sports Tracksuit:

The school sports tracksuit is an essential item for all learners who are representing our school in a sporting activity. The tracksuit may be worn to school on Active Education days.

Sports Uniform:

Each particular sport has dress regulations appropriate for the activity. It is imperative for our children to look their best at all times. Half the battle is won when a sports team arrives correctly kitted out, looks smart and portrays a team that has unity, is motivated and ready for any challenge. UNIFORMITY IS OUR STANDARD.

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Clothing Shop

Parents are encouraged to donate items of school clothing in good condition to the school clothing shop. These items are sold at a very reasonable price and the proceeds go towards school funds.

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School Bags

Strong bags are recommended to carry school books. The learner’s name should be clearly printed on the inside of the bag. The official black school and sports bags may be obtained from the school office.

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Manners

A high standard of behaviour is expected of learners at all times.

Respect should be shown, for example, in the following ways:

1. greet all members of staff.
2. greet and display a helpful attitude to visitors to the school.
3. co-operate fully with relief educators or student educators.
4. be silent during School Assembly periods.

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Merits & Offences

A system of Merits and Offences is used in the school.

• Commendable work/behaviour is rewarded by 3 house points.
• Persistent neglect of homework will result in the loss of 1 house point.
• Unacceptable behaviour may result in punishment and the learner losing 2 house points.

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Detention (Grades 4-7)

Homework and behavioural offenders are required to attend detention at a stipulated time on a Friday afternoon.

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School Discipline and Rules

1. Learners must attend school during the prescribed school hours. No learner may leave the school grounds during school hours without the prior permission of the Principal or Deputy Principal.
2. Whilst a learner is under the supervision of the school, he or she may not harm or endanger the physical or mental well being of a fellow learner. Learners may not be in possession of any object whatsoever, which, in the opinion of the Staff, could be considered dangerous or could cause injury.
3. Whether in or out of school uniform, learners will conduct themselves in such a manner so as to bring credit to the school.

No learner may:

• commit any form of vandalism at the school, to the property of the staff, or that of any other learner
• deface the property of the school, the staff or any other learner
• steal or tamper with another person’s property
• swear or use bad language
• disobey the instructions of the Scholar Patrollers or Traffic Warden on duty
• ride a bicycle inside the school grounds or play on skateboards
• litter any area at school - in the classroom or playground
• run on the corridor
• chew gum
• disrupt a lesson by unruly or unacceptable behaviour.
• Bring a cellular telephone to school. In the event of a cellular telephone being stolen/lost, the school will exonerate itself from the situation.
• Disrupt or interfere with the education of another learner.

If such a situation persists then disciplinary procedures against the learner will be enforced.

 

1. Before School:
   • Place bags at assembly points and go straight to the playground.
   • No one is allowed in the classrooms or on the corridor.
   • Only when it rains may learners wait on the corridor for the educator to open the classroom.
   • Once the learners have arrived at school they may not leave the school premises without the permission of the Principal or Deputy Principal.
2. During School:
   • Be prompt. Line up as the first bell rings. No talking/playing in the line.
   • Walk quietly in line when moving around the school.
   • Do not play in the toilets.
   • Silence in the Hall at Assembly.
   • Only come to the office if they have to pay in school fees, have been sent with a message or are hurt or feeling sick.
   • The swimming pool is out of bounds, except during swimming lessons when an educator or other responsible adult is on duty.
3. In the classroom:
   • LEARNERS MUST:
   • Take pride in their classroom and keep it neat and tidy.
   • Not litter.
   • Not scribble on desks.
   • Not damage textbooks.
   • Show respect to their educator and give of their best at all times
   • Ask their educator for assistance of they need help with their work.
4. On the playground:
   • Play in their allocated section of the playground.
   • No rough play is allowed.
   • Only large balls may be taken out to the playgrounds - no tennis balls, or cricket balls etc.
5. After school:
   • Go home promptly.
   • Obey all traffic rules whether riding, walking or in a car.
   • No one is allowed on school property after school hours, or after their extra-mural activity has ended.
   • Never accept ice creams or sweets, or take lifts from strangers.
   • Aftercare learners must report to the Centre as soon as possible after school has finished.
   • Be correctly dressed with regards to school uniform (shoes and socks on at all times).
6. School Enrichment:
   • Learners are expected to display sportsmanship at all times.
   • Remember to always do their best whether winning or losing.
   • Wear the appropriate clothing for the various activities.
   • Thank the educators or coaches on duty.

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