GENERAL
The bearing and decorum befitting a Christian gentleman should characterise a St Patrick’s College student at all times.
1. This will be manifest as a respect for all people as shown:
- in language, behaviour and decorum which is a reflection of home, College and Christian values;
- in courteous, kindly and friendly greetings between adults and fellow students;
- in dealing with each other within or away from the College; and
- in normal courtesies, expected when dealing with the public, parents assisting in the tuckshop and other adults associated with St Patrick’s College.
2. Students are encouraged to visit the College Chapel and actively participate in class, House and whole school masses.
UNIFORM
1. The normal College uniform consists of:
· grey shirt, college tie (Years 5-10 Terms Two and Three, Years 11-12 All Year)
· grey trousers or grey dress shorts and long college socks
· plain black leather belt
· black, shiny, lace-up leather shoes
· a white shirt for Year Twelve students instead of a grey shirt
· a College Blazer for Year Ten, Eleven and Twelve students. Year Ten, Eleven and Twelve students must have their blazer for Special events and wear their blazers to and from school in Terms Two and Three. The blazer may also be worn at any stage of the school year.
· College sprayjacket.
· broad brim hat.
· T-shirts are not to be worn under the school shirt as it detracts from the appearance of the College uniform.
2. The Physical Education uniform consists of:
· House T-shirt
· green sports shorts with yellow stripes
· St Patrick’s broad brim hat
· College sports socks
· sport shoes.
3. The Physical Education uniform must only be worn during Physical Education lessons or designated Sports day.
4. Correct St Patrick's College sporting uniform is to be worn by all participating in representative College teams. Attendance at College and inter-college sporting fixtures requires the full College uniform or the College sports uniform to be worn as directed.
5. The College sports uniform is to be worn for all House events and at other times during the school year as directed e.g. sports training.
TRAVEL
6. Full College uniform is to be worn to and from the College.
7. All movement to and from the College is to be direct. Once on school grounds students must not leave without permission.
8. Students may travel home from sports training in their training gear.
9. In public, students' behaviour and language should be exemplary. The use of public transport is usually at reduced fare and the normal courtesies such as offering seats, standing back for other passengers and ensuring clear passageways must be observed.
10. When crossing roads, students must be aware of all courtesies and traffic regulations involved. Lights, and marked pedestrian crossings (where available) must be utilized. Students (where possible) should cross in groups to minimize disruption to vehicle traffic. When travelling to and from the train stations students are to travel via the designated route with no deviations.
11. Students travelling to and from the College on bicycles must adhere to traffic regulations. In particular students must wear a helmet correctly buckled up.
12. Students (Year 12 only) may seek permission from the College Principal to drive to school. Accompanying passengers must also seek written permission from the College Principal to travel in vehicles.
13. Please refer to diagrams at the rear of this diary for student movement from Shorncliffe Railway Station to St Patrick’s College and from St Patrick’s College to Curlew Park.
ON CAMPUS
14. Students are to be in attendance at the College by 8.25am. Any lateness must be explained by a note from home and recorded with a late stamp from the Student Office.
15. Permission to leave a class must be obtained in writing from the class teacher.
16. Permission to leave the College grounds between the time students arrive at the College and 3.00pm must be sought from House Dean, Assistant to the Principal Student Formation or Student Administrator.
17. Without teacher supervision, students are not allowed in College buildings outside of class times. This includes corridors, stairwells and other internal areas.
18. The library is open for students before and after school and during lunch. Students booked into the library for lessons are to assemble in the area outside the library. All bags are to be placed in the racks provided for them.
19. Running games are not allowed in and around the College buildings.
20. Food/drink must not be consumed in College buildings. However the consumption of water is permitted in the College buildings during the school day.
21. Care of the environment is important. All rubbish is to be placed in bins. In particular, care should be taken not to damage plants, garden areas, lawns and equipment.
22. Chewing gum, smoking, the use of skateboards, jewelry and electronic devices are not permitted at the College or College functions. The consumption of prohibited substances by students at College functions is expressly forbidden.
23. Any item of value must be secured in the Student Office or no responsibility can be taken e.g. Mobile phones, MP3 players and money.
24. If mobile phones, MP3s or any electronic devices are seen during the school day they will be confiscated by teachers.
25. School bags are not to be carried around the College during school hours. Only drawstring bags are permitted.
26. All students in Years 8 to 12 are issued with a locker and lock which are expected to be used on a daily basis.
STUDY
27. Each student has his timetable for the day. He must adhere to this and be punctual. A spirit of dedication should be part of every student's attitude to his studies.
28. Homework is set daily and is to be completed with due care and attention. All homework should be recorded in the Student Diary.
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
29. Students may be absent from school for a variety of reasons. The information given below will help students and parents to do the right thing.
ILLNESS
30. Parents should notify the Student Office of their son’s absence, by telephone on 3631 9077 before 9.00 a.m.
31. On returning to school students must bring a note in their diary from their parents, addressed to the Group Tutor, confirming the reason for the absence.
32. If a student’s absence is likely to be of a extended duration (a week or more) a message should be left for the House Dean so that work may be organised. We appreciate a week’s notice for this.
LATE ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL / CLASS PERIODS
33. Any student not at school by 8.25am is to present to the teacher a late stamp which he has obtained from the Student Office. A note explaining the student's lateness must be given to the office. A record of latecomers for the day will be kept. Persistent latecomers will be interviewed by the House Dean and, if necessary, referred to the Assistant to the Principal Student Formation and time may need to be made up.
34. Any student who is late for class should have a note in their diary from the staff member concerned. Students late for classes without legitimate reason will have appropriate consequences.
EARLY DEPARTURE FROM SCHOOL
35. Special leave passes (appointments with doctors etc) must be accompanied by a written parental request in the Student Diary. This note is to be shown to the Group Tutor / Class Teacher and presented to the House Dean who will sign the note. Students must report to the Student Office to sign out before leaving the College Campus.
36. In case of illness, the student, under teacher /House Dean direction, is to report to the Student Office, who will phone parents if home leave is necessary and notify the House Dean.
SPECIAL EVENT DAYS
37. Special Event Days are nominated as days which every student is expected to attend unless they have a medical certificate. Full commitment to College events is expected of all students. Special Event Days in 2007 include:
Year 5 - 8 Inter-House Swimming Carnival February 16
Year 9 - 12 Inter-House Swimming Carnival February 21
CIC Swimming Carnival March 7
AIC Swimming Carnival March 14
College Inter-House Cross Country May 1
College Inter-House Athletics August 17
CIC Athletics Carnival September 10
AIC Athletics Carnival October 17
Notification of a student’s absence on any of these days is by the normal procedures (absentee line or email) on the morning of the absence, to be followed by a medical certificate being provided to the student’s Group Tutor upon return to school.