Rules and Regulations for Senior Students
Aquinas College as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition, strives to offer a liberating education, based on a gospel spirituality, within an inclusive community committed to justice and solidarity.
In partnership with parents, the College aims through a Christ-centred curriculum, to develop young men of faith, good character, strong intellect and generous spirit, who will be able to move confidently into the world and who will use their talents and gifts to lead and serve others.
Rules and regulations are necessary for a community to flourish and to ensure the standards and expectations of this College We have the highest expectations of all of our students and expect each to demonstrate outstanding levels of attendance, appearance, courtesy, respect and work ethic throughout their time at our school. We are committed to providing a Catholic education based on these core values and beliefs:
Faith in action
Character in life
Excellence every day
1. PREFACE
Students are expected to meet the expectations under which they are admitted to the College, follow the Rules and Regulations, show a proper regard at all times for the high standards and reputation of Aquinas College, behave decently and with good sense, and maintain a smart appearance.
They are expected to behave in an orderly, civilised and well-mannered way at all times, both in and out of school, showing proper courtesy and respect for others and not to behave in a way that might cause inconvenience or put at risk the health and safety of others, or cause damage to property and take care to keep the College clean, tidy and litter-free.
2. JURISDICTION
Unless otherwise stated, the Rules and Regulations apply to students at any time they are on the College premises, under the jurisdiction of the College, wearing College uniform, whether in College or outside, while taking part in any activity organised by or under the auspices of the College or a member of staff, whether during or outside College terms and times, and representing the College
Behaviour by a student which brings the good name and reputation of Aquinas College into disrepute, prejudices the education or well-being of other students or the good order and discipline of the College, will be regarded as a serious matter which may lead to disciplinary action regardless of when or where the behaviour takes place