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Policy on Disruptive Social Behaviours, Aitchison College
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6.2 Sanctions
Based on the severity rating assigned, the following sanctions may be used to address the disruptive behaviour
exhibited during the incident:
I.
Verbal Warning
II.
Written warning: green/yellow/ red slips
III.
Time-out
IV.
Loss of privileges
V.
Reflection & apology. See annexe 9 for sample format for student reflection. See annexe 10 for H1/H2
students reflection. See annexe 11 for a sample apology letter.
VI.
Detention. See annexe 13 for sample notification of detention to parents.
VII.
Parent meeting & email. See annexe 12 for sample communication with parents.
VIII.
Behavioural contract. See annexe 14 for sample behavioural contract.
IX.
Community Service. For further details, see annexe 15.
X.
Suspension. See annexe 17 for sample suspension notice to parents.
XI.
Expulsion / withdrawal
Please see appendix 18 for detailed definitions and benefits of the sanctions mentioned.
In cases where a psychological pattern is suspected, the student may be referred for therapy with the
psychologist. While this is not a sanction, it is a measure that will be taken by the school administration to
facilitate positive behavioural change within the concerned student and foster psychological wellbeing.
6.3 Indicative Framework for the Use of Sanctions
While specific sanctions for behavioural incidents may vary depending on the case, the indicative framework
for the use of sanctions is as follows:
Table 4.2 Sanctions for Junior School
Minor
Moderate
Serious
Severe
1. Verbal &
Written warning
1. Detention (10-30
minutes)
1. Parent meeting &
email
1. Parent meeting &
email
2. Time-out (5-10
minutes)
2. Loss of privileges
2. Reflection and
apology
2. Suspension
3. Loss of
privileges (e.g.,
recess or special
activity)
3. Reflection and
apology
3. Suspension
4. Expulsion/
Withdrawal
4. Reflection and
apology (age
specific format)
4. Parent call and
email
4. Behavioural contract
(For Upper primary)
5. Behavioural contract
(For upper primary)