Being RESPECTFUL in and around the toilets.
Being RESPECTFUL in and around the toilets.
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Learning Intention
Learning Intention
By the end of this module, students will have an understanding of:
What is RESPECTUL behaviour in and around the toilets looks and sounds like?
What to do if you feel that you have not been respected while using the facilities.
Success Criteria
Success Criteria
I know what RESPECTUL behaviour in and around the toilets looks and sounds like.
I know what to do if I feel that I have not been respected while using the facilities.
What does RESPECTFUL behaviour in and around the toilets look like?
What does RESPECTFUL behaviour in and around the toilets look like?
Give Privacy
Give Privacy
If someone is using a stall or a urinal, give them privacy. Don’t peek or try to talk to them through the door or while they are doing their business at the urinal.
Use the bathrooms as intended.
Use the bathrooms as intended.
Bathrooms are designed for you to do your business, either in the toilet or at the urinal, wash your hands and leave.
The Bathroom will have signs on them indicating what gender or person should use that toilet. If you are a non-binary student you can check in with your year level executive teacher to confirm the process to access the gender neutral toilets.
Toilets aren't a socialising space.
Toilets aren't a socialising space.
If you need to go, use the space respectfully and return to your school day.
Toilets are not the place to hang out with friends, have lunch or make TikTok videos. Not only is it unhygienic to hang out in a bathroom, but it can also be very intimidating for others who wish to use the facilities.
If you see something, say something.
If you see something, say something.
If you see people doing the wrong thing in the bathroom, vandalism, graffitiing or treating other people poorly, let a teacher or executive know so that it can be followed up as soon as possible.
What does RESPECTFUL behaviour in and around the toilets sound like?
What does RESPECTFUL behaviour in and around the toilets sound like?
Keep your opinions and comments to yourself.
Keep your opinions and comments to yourself.
Going to the toilet is different for everyone and for some people it can be a very embarrassing situation. Making comments or remarks about someone while they are doing their business can makes things even more difficult and can be see as bullying or harassment.
Speak RESPECTFULLY.
Speak RESPECTFULLY.
Bathrooms are not places for having a chat or mucking around.
Save your conversation for the playground.
Saying "Excuse me" when passing someone or apologising for bumping into someone when entring or leave is the polite thing to do.
If someone needs help...
If someone needs help...
You may come across situation in a school bathroom when someone needs help. Maybe the cubicle has run out of toilet paper, or maybe someone has a physical issue they need assistance with.
Always ask before helping someone, "Are you ok? Do you need any help?"
If they say "Yes" and you can help them (such as getting some paper from the next cubicle) then please help them.
If someone has a physical issue they need assistance with let them know you are going to get help and ask them if there is a particular teacher, executive or LSA that can help them. Then go and get assistance.
You might not always be able to help a person yourself but you should be able to find someone in the school who can.
Being RESPECTFUL to the Bathroom Environment.
Being RESPECTFUL to the Bathroom Environment.
Nobody wants to use a bathroom that isn't pleasant, and it is up to the students to keep them clean and usable. Our school bathrooms are cleaned everyday by professional cleaners and if we all play our part throughout the day, then using the bathrooms can be more comfortable for everyone.
You can help by:
Flushing when you are done.
Only putting toilet paper in the toilets.
Put any sanitary waste products into the bins provided.
Picking up any rubbish and putting it in the bin.
If you have made a mess in the sinks, wipe them down before you leave.
Use the facilities as intended, push doors open with your hands (they don't need to be kicked).
Report any problems to your teachers or executive teachers and they will let the Building Services Officers know.
The cost of fixing school toilets after vandalism and graffiti can be quite significant and can result in toilets being closed down while waiting repair. If toliets can be used respectfully the school can spend less money on repairing damages and more on improving other aspects of our school.
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