Parent Guidelines
Trinity Grammar School is committed to providing all members of the Trinity community with a learning and working environment which is safe, supportive and caring, and which is free of harassment and discrimination of any kind. Accordingly, harassment and discrimination will not be tolerated under any circumstances. The School expects everyone who is part of the School community – students, parents, friends and staff – to honour the School’s commitment in this regard and to work with the School in achieving a safe learning and working environment.
The School recognises that parents have the primary role as educators of their children and collaboration between parents and the School is necessary for effective learning within the School community. The School acknowledges the variety of gifts parents bring to the School, including active participation in the School community.
These Parent Guidelines are intended to provide School community members with guidance in the development of positive, respectful relationships within the School community.
Parents fulfil their responsibility when they:-
- Show an active interest in their son’s School work and progress;
- Communicate regularly with the School;
- Help their son be neat, appropriately dressed and prepared for School;
- Ensure that their son attends School regularly and on time;
- Promptly report to the School their son’s absence or late arrival, or any other concerns that may arise;
- Become familiar with the School’s expectations regarding their son’s behaviour as outlined in the School Handbook;
- Encourage and assist their son in meeting the expectations that the School has for their sons, particularly in regard to behaviour and his sport, co-curricular and academic programmes;
- Work with School staff in dealing with discipline issues involving their sons.
- Treat all members of the School community with dignity and respect at all times, and especially when there is a disagreement.
The following types of behaviour are considered serious and unacceptable and will not be tolerated:
- Shouting, either in person or over the telephone;
- Abusive, rude or offensive correspondence, including emails and letters;
- Inappropriate posting on social networking sites or other cyber harassment or bullying;
- Speaking in an aggressive or threatening tone;
- Physical intimidation, including standing very close;
- The use of aggressive hand gestures or exaggerated body language;
- Swearing and profanity;
- Any inappropriate physical contact;
- Racist, sexist or other discriminatory language.
This is not an exhaustive list but seeks to provide illustrations of such behaviour.
Breach of these Guidelines
- The consequences for breaching these Guidelines will be determined by the Headmaster or Deputy Headmaster and may include one or more of the following:
- The School may exclude any member of the School community from attending School functions, including, but not limited to, games, concerts, events and meetings.
- The School may exclude any member of the School community from being on School grounds.
- The School may direct that particular parents may only communicate with members of the Trinity staff through a nominated School representative.
- In the case of extreme or prolonged breach of these Guidelines by a parent or another member of the family, the School may exercise its right to terminate the enrolment of the particular child.
With these Guidelines it is hoped that all members may appropriately contribute to a harmonious School environment that reflects and builds on the School’s core Christian beliefs and values.
The School seriously considers any issues that are brought to its attention and will take action when necessary. Complaints, suggestions or other matters may be raised by contacting the School on 9581 6000 or by email using info@trinity.nsw.edu.au. If parents express their concerns to the School, parents can expect to be treated with courtesy and respect in order to try to resolve any matters.
Please refer to the following documents for more information
Last Updated on 24/02/2023
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