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6. Sanctioning Measures
While positive and responsible behaviour is promoted and encouraged at all times, it is understood that
individuals might make poor choices and handling such situations is part of their learning experience. At
Aitchison College, we aim to handle such behaviours constructively by promoting positive behavioural change.
A range of sanctions is therefore available for members of staff to use in the aftermath of the disruptive
behaviour. These sanctions are aimed to:
1. Focus on rehabilitation and growth.
2. Encourage reflection and accountability.
3. Address underlying causes of misbehaviour.
4. Foster a positive and supportive school culture.
6.1 Severity Rating Criteria
The decision as to which sanction to use will be recommended by the discipline committee on a case by case
basis and will be based upon:
a) The context and severity of the behaviour in question.
b) The student’s past behaviour and willingness to correct future behaviour.
c) The impact on the school community.
d) The degree to which school rules have been disregarded.
For this, a severity rating criteria has been developed for use by the concerned authorities.
Table 6.1 Severity Rating Criteria for Behaviour
Minor
Moderate
Serious
Severe
Impact on
teaching &
learning
Behaviour has
minimum impact
on teaching &
learning
Behaviour impacts
teaching & learning
Behaviour disrupts
teaching and
learning
Behaviour
significantly disrupts
teaching and learning
Impact on
school
community
Behaviour has
minimum impact
on self
Behaviour impacts
the school
community
Behaviour has
significant impact
on the school
community
Behaviour endangers
the safety of others
and has extreme
impact on school
community
Repetition of
behaviour
Behaviour is
exhibited for the
first time
Behaviour is
repeated
Behaviour is
repeated despite
prior interventions
Behaviour is repeated
despite prior
interventions/ student
is on final warning
Regard of
School Rules
Behaviour
challenges school
rules
Behaviour
disregards school
rules
Behaviour
disregards school
rules despite
reminders
Behaviour disregards
multiple school rules
despite reminders
Policy on Disruptive Social Behaviours, Aitchison College
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