While boys are from time to time reminded of the importance of socially necessary values of respect for property and respect for persons, there are a few local rules which are dictated by the positioning of buildings or which are considered desirable to maintain standards.

The Quadrangle

The Quadrangle is the busiest area of the Junior School and is also a formal area. As such, boys should be dressed neatly, should not play games or run in the Quadrangle. After recess and lunch time breaks, boys returning to their classrooms must tidy their clothing as they leave the grassed and play areas before entering the Quadrangle and their classrooms. Movement during class time from one classroom to another is to be formal and respectful of the needs of others for quiet. When leaving the Quadrangle, it is expected that boys do not break into a run. The steps to the playing fields, in particular, are to be taken slowly.

Bounds

Boys may not leave the Junior School grounds without permission between normal arrival and departure times. The car parking area is out of bounds during school hours. Boys may not pass through the car parking areas on their way to or from play areas.

Boys must be supervised by a teacher to be in a classroom outside class periods. The Boarding Houses and precincts are out of bounds to Junior School boys.

In the Classrooms

In the classroom boys are guided towards a caring attitude to their peers. Emphasis is therefore placed on the areas of helpfulness, awareness of others' needs, the offering of encouragement to others' efforts, and the showing of respect for others' thoughts and actions.

In addition to this, classroom policies may vary in detail from teacher to teacher. Several rules though, are uniform throughout the Junior School.

Two of these are that bags are to be left outside the classrooms on the hooks provided, and that care must be taken of other boys' equipment, such as tennis racquets, cricket bats and musical instruments. Because of the possibility of damage, they ought not to be borrowed.

Guiding Principles for Student Behaviour at School

These principles aim to provide a consistent and positive approach to the way students conduct themselves at school. Staff members will have their own classroom management plans in place. This plan acknowledges a student's rights to learn and work in a clean and pleasant environment, where he is safe and where students and teachers respect and care for each other. These principles aim to create in each student a way of doing things which acknowledges his rights and responsibilities.

Guiding Principles are:

• All members of the School Community are to be courteous to and respect the rights of others.

• No member of the School Community is to behave in a way which is potentially dangerous to themselves or others, or damaging to school property.

• All members of the School Community must co-operate to ensure that the School is a happy and safe place to work and play, based on the principles of common sense, courtesy and mutual respect.

Behaviour Responsibilities:

• Behave in a way that does not place yourself or others in danger.

• Care for each other; no swearing, teasing or fighting.

• Follow teacher's directions the first time they are given.

• Play in a way that: - shows respect for all school property

- cares for our grounds

- keeps our school litter-free

• Always walk in paved areas and covered walkways.

Bullying

Scotch College seeks to affirm each boy's worth and dignity. Bullying strikes at the basis of these values and prevents boys from developing to their full potential.

Boys are entitled to receive their education free from humiliation, oppression and abuse. Bullying affects everyone, not just the bullies and their victims. It also affects those who may witness violence, intimidation and the distress of the victim. It can damage the atmosphere of a class and even the climate of a school.

Bullying may be the misuse of power, position and privilege, or it may arise from attempts to establish these. It can take a number of forms - physical, verbal, gesture, extortion and exclusion - which when used deliberately and repeatedly seek to undermine another person's self esteem.

Bullying in any of its forms is not acceptable in this school. Should a student be referred to the Head of the Junior School for bullying behaviour or a series of behaviours which constitute bullying, a process to support all parties will be implemented immediately. The parents of boys involved will be contacted and informed of the strategies that will be implemented by the school to support the boys. Parents will receive continual communication from the school until all parties are satisfied that the matter has been resolved.

In 2006 the Junior School implemented the Friendly School and Families Programme. This programme is based on six years of research involving over 6000 school students, their parents and teachers. The boys are involved weekly in activities which help cope with bullying and develop social skills and resilience.