Walvis Bay Private School
Since 1961
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: TEACHERS
RIGHTS OF TEACHERS
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To be able to teach without interference.
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To pursue my culture and customs, within the school’s mission and disciplinary code.
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To be treated courteously and respectfully by parents and pupils.
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To expect that learners participate fully in the activities of the school.
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To expect that learners will co-operate in a disciplinary investigation.
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To enjoy professional autonomy.
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To have a private social life out of school.
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To be protected and insured legally in the line of duty.
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To make use of any type of leave.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEACHERS
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To teach as competently as possible.
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To respect the culture and customs of others.
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To treat parents and pupils respectfully and courteously.
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To provide opportunities for learners to realize their full potential in all aspects of school life.
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To give every learner a fair hearing.
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To act professionally and responsibly.
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To uphold high moral standards.
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To behave responsibly.
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Not to misuse the leave available.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: PARENTS
RIGHTS OF PARENTS
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To have my child be taught during every lesson period.
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To receive a regular academic progress report of my child’s academic progress.
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To be kept informed of the school rules.
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To expect a balanced and constructive disciplinary code in the school.
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To be kept informed of misbehaviour early enough to facilitate corrections.
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To make decisions concerning my child’s subject and level choices.
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To expect my child to have access to the best possible facilities, resources and competent teaching.
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To have my child participate in all available opportunities.
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To have my child be respected by others.
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Open channels of communication without fear of any retaliation towards my child.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS
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To get my child to school on time every day.
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To ensure that my child can work unhindered at home.
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To support the school in maintaining the school rules.
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To inform the school of anything that may affect my child’s behaviour.
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To make ourselves available for necessary discussions and actions.
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To listen to the advice of teachers concerning subject and level choices, as well as learner competencies.
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To uphold financial obligations.
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To give full physical support.
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To teach the child the basics of respect and socially acceptable behaviour.
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To ensure correct and regular use of communication channels.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: LEARNERS
RIGHTS OF LEARNERS
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To be taught during every lesson period.
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To request the disciplining of a disruptive pupil.
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To have a private social life.
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To expect and make good use of school facilities and property.
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To have a clean and safe school.
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To be helped to learn self-discipline in this school.
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To discuss any unfair treatment/disciplinary action with the authoritative person.
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To reach my full potential (academic, sport, culture) and mission.
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To expect assistance from the staff.
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Individuality.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEARNERS
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To attend, participate positively and follow up every lesson with further study.
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Not to harass any individual.
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Not to embarrass the school in any way.
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To respect and maintain the school facilities and properties.
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To prevent and report damage or harm to school property.
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To learn and apply self-discipline.
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To approach the authoritative person with respect.
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To work hard and participate in extra-mural activities.
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To ask and obey.
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Respect others’ individuality.