SCHOOL RULES

The School Rules incorporate the Uniform Regulations. A summary of the Uniform regulations is given below. The purpose of the School Rules is to make Mount Roskill Grammar School a civilised, pleasant and safe place to attend, where the definition of acceptable behaviour is clearly understood and where there is a caring atmosphere with young people showing consideration for each other. The signatures of parents and students on the enrolment application form constitute acceptance of, and support for, these rules.

Behaviour Outside the School

Students should be aware of the fact that their conduct reflects upon themselves and upon the reputation of Mount Roskill Grammar School. Uniform should always be worn in a way that is a credit to the School. Speech and manners are matters which deserve much attention. A high standard of conduct is expected while travelling to and from school and opportunities often arise in which Mount Roskill Grammar School students can show consideration and courtesy towards younger children and adults.

Attendance/Leave

1. Under the Education Act, attendance at school is compulsory unless a student is unable to attend because of sickness, danger of infection, sudden and serious illness of a parent, or severe stress.

• Leave is granted for students going to a doctor or a dentist, but they must bring a note or appointment card by 8.40am on the morning of the appointment and obtain a leave pass from a Deputy Principal.
• When they have been absent from school students are required to bring a note from home on their first day back and give it to the Principal.
• Requests for leave (especially in the case of overseas travel) for other than doctor/dentist appointments should be in writing and given well in advance of the event to a Deputy Principal.

2. Students are required to be punctual and be at school, in their form rooms by 8.40am. If they are late without a note, they will face censure. A student who is persistently late will be expected to make up time after school.

Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs, Offensive Weapons, Theft, Fighting, Bullying and Violence

Students are NOT to be involved with cigarettes, matches, lighters, alcohol, drugs or weapons at school or on the way to and from school or at any function held under the control of Mount Roskill Grammar School. The School is a safe school.

Physical violence, verbal aggression, theft and any form of bullying or harassment is not acceptable. Involvement in these matters will be viewed as a serious offence.

General Rules

1. The School is committed to a non racist, non-sexist, non-bullying policy. 
2. Students are under the School’s authority from the time they leave home until they return home.
3. All clothing, books and sports gear must be clearly named. No responsibility can be taken for lost property, but considerable effort will be made if clothing and equipment are named.
4. No school-age or personal friends of students may be on the School grounds except with the written permission of one of the Senior Staff. All visitors will be required to wear a visitors badge.
5. Offensive language is viewed seriously by the School.
6. Damage (eg. broken window) must be reported to one of the Senior Staff. Students must be prepared to pay for damage caused.
7. Students who drive cars to school must hold a current drivers licence. Transport of other students requires parental permission.
8. Students are expected to wear the School uniform correctly at all times.
9. An electronic dictionary is the only electronic device a student may bring to school. Students may not have cell phones, radios, MP3 players, ipods, discmans, walkmans, games etc at school.

Areas Out of Bounds

Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds during school hours without permission. Areas specifically out of bounds during school hours are:

1. The area bounded by the creek and Somerset Road.
2. The hockey pavilion and its immediate surrounds.
3. The Adult English Language Centre and the area between its buildings and the creek;
4. The creek and road side of the perimeter fence.
5. The Grounds and Maintenance sheds and the driveway and work areas in their immediate vicinity.
6. The Mt Roskill Intermediate School grounds.
7. The Mt Roskill Primary School grounds.
8. Excluding Year 13 students during lunchtime, the shop on the corner of Frost and Carr Roads.

The School Rules and the Uniform Regulations are displayed on classroom noticeboards.