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Effective welfare, social skills and discipline programs                                                                                          

At The Hills School we believe that in order to learn, students have a number of rights that must be respected. Similarly, they have a number of responsibilities to themselves and others.

Other students have the right to:

* Be and feel safe

* Learn without interruption

* Be treated with respect and fairness

* Communicate and be listened to

* Use and share the equipment available at our school

* Learn and play in a clean, safe and healthy environment

Our students have the responsibility to:

* Help themselves and others to be safe and feel safe

* Learn, and allow others to learn, without interruption

* Treat others with respect and fairness

* Listen to others and respect their opinions

* Use, look after, and share school materials appropriately

* Respect and care for the school and its environment

To instil these values in our students we have:

* A positive learning environment

* Appropriate teaching methods

* Caring and consistent staff

* Effective use of positive reinforcement

* Liason with parents

* Clearly defined rules and consequences

At The Hills School we believe that our social skills programs will allow your child to build positive relationships.

In addition to an effective school Welfare policy, The Hills specifically teaches the students a variety of strategies that are essential for them to be able to relate to others appropriately.

In the area of Child Protection, students are taught how to recognise their own feelings, who they can trust, how to act appropriately assertive and ways to keep themselves safe.

The School's Discipline policy provides opportunities for students to be positively reinforced for their achievements. The school has a merit award system where students collect class awards, merit awards and Principal's awards. When a student has received 4 Prinicpal's awards they are entitled to a school medal. This is presented at a special assembly. Students receiving Prinicpal's awards are invited to morning tea with the Principal.

The school rules are as follows:

 

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 The Hills School Values Foundation Statement

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 At The Hills School we value:

* A safe environment that promotes the well being of all students and staff

* The potential of individuals to achieve and constantly improve upon their personal best

* The co-operative partnership between home and school to support student learning

* Quality teachers who are committed to professional learning which is reflected in their teaching

* The aesthetic built environment that is respected by all in the school community

* The fair and equitable allocation of appropriate financial and teaching in learning resources to ensure excellence in learning

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