Student Code of Conduct

College Standards and Expectations 

At all times students should take pride in attending the College.  

All students at PLC Armidale are expected to:  

• Attend school every day unless they have requested and been granted  leave, and be in class on time and prepared to learn.  

• Maintain a neat appearance, including adhering to the requirements of the  College uniform and dress code policy.  

• Behave safely, considerately and responsibly, including when travelling to and  from school.  

In interactions between staff and students: 

• It is expected that students will be courteous and respectful to all staff at all  times. 

• Allow adults to enter first through a doorway. 

• Greet staff members by name, using their full name, no abbreviations or nick names.  

• Follow staff directions both in and out of the classroom. 

• Observe College and class rules. 

• Speak courteously, cooperate with instructions, requests and learning activities  and be attentive in class. 

• Respect and care for property belonging to themselves, the College and  others. 

• Students are expected to stand behind their chair at the start of each lesson  until invited by the teacher to take their seat.  

In interactions with other students, it is expected that students will: 

• Treat one another with dignity, care and consideration. 

• Be courteous to each other; not speak in person or online in a rude, belittling  or disparaging way.  

• Respect the property of other students. 

• Tell a teacher if they are worried about another student in any way. 

Behaviour that infringes on the safety of others, such as harassment, bullying,  illegal or anti-social behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated.