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Code of Discipline

Fundamental Principles

Presentation Brothers expects all the members of the College community to behave with dignity and to treat each other with courtesy and respect. Each student is expected to respect the authority of staff at all times, including during school-related activities.
Presentation College respects the right of each student to study and work in an environment which is secure, happy and conductive to learning. Students should not deny that right to fellow students.
At no time should a student's behaviour bring the College into disrepute.
The rules and regulations help to foster and maintain the college community spirit. Presentation College expects all members of the College community to respect and upload these rules and regulations.

Regulations
Dress Code

Full College uniform must be worn during school hours, on school-related activities and on formal occasions. The uniform consists of
- College Blazer
- Mid-grey Trousers
- White Shirt
- College Tie
- College Pullover (optional)
- Conventional Black Shoes
Coats and jackets may not be substituted for the Blazer.
Students are expected to be neat, tidy and well groomed. Dyed hair is not allowed.
Earrings, chains, bracelets and facial jewelry may not be worn in school or at any public school occasion.
These rules apply during House Examinations as well as normal school days.

Behaviour

Students are expected to behave with courtesy and good manners towards College staff and fellow students.
The College does not tolerate bullying in any form.
When the teacher is not in class, students shall remain seated at their desks.
During breaks, students are expected to behave in an orderly manner and obey instructions from staff and prefects.
Students should cultivate a sense of responsibility towards their own property. They should treat College property and that of their fellow students with respect.
Rules pertaining to the library are posted at the entrance to the library. Silence is of paramount importance in the library.
Camera phones are not allowed in School. Other mobile phones are to be switched off within the College grounds. In an emergency, permission to use the phone may be sought from a teacher. Breach of this regulation will lead to the phone being confiscated. It will be returned to Parent/Guardian but not to the student himself. The Student will be allowed ring his Parent/Guardian to say that the phone has been confiscated.

Harassment and Discrimination

Presentation College is committed to the maintenance of a social environment in which all members of the College community, irrespective of sex, religion, colour or ethnic origin can participate in all activities free from any form of harassment or discrimination of any nature whatsover.
All students are obliged to respect the rights of others and to uphold the College's commitment on harassment and discrimination at all times.
Students shall not infringe on the rights of others by engaging in any conduct which causes harassment or discrimination.
The following is intended to give a broad outline of what is meant by 'Harassment':
- Any behaviour, deliberate or otherwise, directed at an individual or a group, that is offensive or objectionable, and which creates an intimidatory , hostile or offensive environment.
- When an individual or group of individuals is subject to unwanted or unprovoked attention.
- It can include verbal or written comments, graffiti and gestures, and can extend to physical abuse.
- Whatever the intent, harassment has a direct and disturbing effect on the person who is the target of this behaviour.
  
  Discrimation is when an action is taken which inappropiately differentiates between individuals or groups of individuals on grounds of race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age and class.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend classes punctually on all of the days on which the College is open.
Students may not leave the College grounds during school hours without the special permission of the Principal or Deputy Principal.
Courtesy demands that absence from class be explained by means of a note from parent/guardian to Principal or Deputy Principal. There are pages in the Student Journal specifically for this purpose.
A student should not leave the classroom without permission of a teacher. Except in special circumstances, permission to leave the room duringclass time is not granted.

Safety, Health and Hygiene

Bins and wastepaper baskets are provided for litter, and should be used. Littering and disfigurement of the College premises, indoors and outside, is not acceptable.
Students must never, under any circumstances, descend to the river.
The Café, its immediate surrounds and the yard, are appropriate places for eating. Students may not eat in classrooms or corridors.
Smoking is not permitted within the College and its grounds. The prohibition on smoking extends to the vicinity of the College. Breach of this regulation carries automatic suspension from the College.
Students who drive to school are expected to exercise extreme caution and to drive courteously. The College does not provide car-parking facilities for students.

Access

The College provides two student entrances/exits and in the interests of safety students should use these and these only.
Only those toilets that may be accessed from the yard may be used during breaks.
During breaks, access to the library or staff room is by the library staircase only. All other corridors must be vacated.