IMPLICATIONS FOR STAFF

·         Staff will take into account the dual traditions of the Marist Brothers and Sisters of St Joseph

·         Staff support for each other is especially strong in times of individual need

·         Family spirit is cemented by staff participation in whole-school liturgies

·         Family spirit is cemented by opportunities to meet on a social basis

·         Each staff member regards his/her job as a calling demanding passionate commitment in all areas

·         Staff mentor senior students and others as the need arises

·         Staff regard the little things as being important, as they were with Mary

·         Staff actively witness the merits of the five pillars of Champagnat education (Simplicity, Presence, Family Spirit, Love of Work, and living in the way of Mary)

·         In their prayer lives staff give thought to the needs of all within the Marcellin community

·         Sufficient time be given to staff to developing the charism of St Marcellin Champagnat

IMPLICATIONS FOR STUDENTS

·         Students make a positive contribution to their tutor/home groups and whanau

·         Students participate enthusiastically in co-curricular activities

·         Students take advantage of learning opportunities made available outside of regular class hours

·         Students will behave in such a manner so not to undermine the family atmosphere of the College

·         Students willingly participate in all activities that build community

·         Students contribute to the creation and preservation of  physical and communal environments that are appealing to the school community

·         In their prayer lives students give thought to the needs of all within the Marcellin community

IMPLICATIONS FOR PARENTS/ COMMUNITY

·         Parents actively support those adult groups working for the betterment of the school and of all within it

·         Parents actively endorse the genuine efforts of their children in all spheres of school life

·         In their prayer lives parents and friends of the College give thought to the needs of all within the Marcellin community

IMPLICATIONS FOR STAFF

·         Commitment to community is evidenced in respect, welcoming manner, willingness to help others and maintaining a calm atmosphere in the classroom

·         Dignity and respect are exhibited in staff relationships

·         Staff greet one another

·         Forgiveness is extended and  atonement accepted in all relationships within the College community

·         Faithfulness to job descriptions is manifested

·         Active support is given to the Catholic Character of the College

·         Opportunities for further education in the Catholic Character of the College are approached with genuine commitment

·         Staff support one another in order to nurture collegiality

·         Staff come to truly witness to Gospel values and live them in their daily lives

·         Staff support the pastoral care system within the school

·         Fair, honest and equal treatment is extended to all within our community

·         Justice is practised in our enrolment policies and procedures

·         Inclusiveness is practised in the treatment of those of different cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, belief systems, health and disability needs

IMPLICATIONS FOR STUDENTS

·         Students take advantage of outreach opportunities

·         Any type of bullying has no place

·         Students have the opportunity to report any bullying to staff

·         Pupils contribute to a calm atmosphere in the classroom

·         Students using the pastoral care system give serious attention to the advice proffered 

·         Students acknowledge and readily accept individual differences

·         Each student acknowledges his/her God-given gifts and strives to make the most of them

·         Students celebrate their own gifts and those of others

·         Each individual has an expectation of living an ethical, productive and satisfying life

·         Students model appropriate behaviour for one another

·         Students come to truly understand Gospel values and live them in their daily lives through prayer and celebration of the sacraments

·         Students learn the practice of justice in their treatment of their peers and teachers

IMPLICATIONS FOR PARENTS/ COMMUNITY

·         All are accepting of the cultural diversity of the school community

·         Parents and guardians take every available opportunity wherever possible to acquaint themselves with the value system of the school

·         All endorse the Catholic Character of the College by the practice of Gospel values in their homes

·         Parents are the first teachers of their children and act as positive role models for them

·         Involvement can be demonstrated by attendance at report and information evenings

·         Ready use is made of the available channels of communication with the College

·         Families work with the staff in order to achieve the best possible educational outcomes for students

·         Parents and guardians co-operate with the pastoral care system of the school

IMPLICATIONS FOR STAFF

IMPLICATIONS FOR STUDENTS

IMPLICATIONS FOR PARENTS/ COMMUNITY

·         Teachers and administrators give recognition and support to all types of learning: spiritual, academic, sporting, artistic, cultural and social

·         Programmes of learning measure where students are at and are designed always to nurture their strengths and move them to the next level of attainment

·         The staff identifies and acts on the major influences effecting academic achievement

·         Staff efforts endeavour to identify and remove barriers to learning

·         Teachers and administrators are faithful role models of the attitudes and efforts that lead to attainment

·         Reporting to parents/ caregivers is regular, helpful and sensitive to progress

·         Feedback to students is regular, constructive and affirming of effort

·         The staff celebrates all educational achievement

·         Students are receptive to the school’s endeavours to educate the whole person

·         Students have a sense of their obligation to develop their God-given gifts by deepening their individual knowledge and improving their individual skills

·         Students eagerly participate in learning processes and contribute to an environment in which learning is pleasurable for all

·         Students take a humble pride in their own achievements and genuinely applaud the achievements of others

·         Parents and the community support all the types of learning that take place within the school

·         Parents are attuned to the aptitudes of their children and help to shape their personal aspirations accordingly

·         Families operate a value system and provide a home environment that are wholly conducive to building upon the learning opportunities offered by the College

·         Families give incentives to, and proud acknowledgement of, the successes of their own children

·         The community gives incentives to, and acknowledgement of, student success

IMPLICATIONS FOR STAFF

IMPLICATIONS FOR STUDENTS

IMPLICATIONS FOR PARENTS/ COMMUNITY

·         Staff display self-discipline in all that they do

·         Teachers will maintain a high standard in all planning and delivery

·         Teachers will model all the standards expected of students

·       Teachers  will uphold the good name of their profession and of their College at all times

·         Students accept responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences

·         Students willingly follow the routines and adopt the procedures put in place for their welfare and learning

·         Students bring honour to themselves in the way in which they participate in co-curricular activities

·         Parents encourage their children to accept responsibility for their own:

-          preparation for school each day

-          learning while at school

-          private study

-          committed participation in co-curricular activities

·         Parents are encouraged to support the school in decisions made by the school

IMPLICATIONS FOR STAFF

·         Staff show self-control and tolerance

·         Staff display zero tolerance of acts of violence and any type of bullying amongst students

·         Teachers faithfully perform playground duties

·         Staff  have an understanding of procedures to follow in

        at-risk situations

·         Senior Administration and staff co-operate in making a safe environment

·         Teachers actively support a safe environment at all times

·         Teachers understand that home circumstances can affect the students progress at school

IMPLICATIONS FOR STUDENTS

·         Students look after each other

·         Students recognise the need for self-acceptance and acceptance of others

·         Students approach senior staff when the need arises

·         Students respect and care for the property of the whole school community

·         Students do not act in a manner which infringes the rights of either staff or students

·         Students do not act in a manner that undermines the family values of the school

IMPLICATIONS FOR PARENTS/ COMMUNITY

·         Parent support staff in ensuring zero tolerance of acts of violence and subtle bullying

·         Parents understand that home circumstances can affect the student’s progress at school

·         The protectiveness and responsible parenting of families ensures that children are safe and accounted for at all times

·         Parents can support the school by ensuring that children are safe and accounted for at all times

IMPLICATIONS FOR STAFF

·         Staff have a positive approach to  meetings with parents and/or students

·         Teachers encourage students into positive groupings

·         Staff do all within their power to have parents attend the teacher evenings

·         Staff will support parents’ clubs/groups

·         Staff communicate with the home through a variety of appropriate methods

·         The school will liaise with the family to ensure that an appropriate career path has been recommended

IMPLICATIONS FOR STUDENTS

·         Students to avail themselves of appointments for career counselling

·         Students should act as a positive link between the school and the home

·         Students must commit to the College’s vision and to work with staff and parents to implement it

·         Students support the school’s endeavour to build relationships with new and existing families

IMPLICATIONS FOR PARENTS/ COMMUNITY

·         Parents accept that their attendance at school events wherever possible is essential

·         Parents are encouraged to assist with school activities

·         In the home, parents reinforce the vision of the College

·         Parents actively support extracurricular activities