Harcourt Public School provides quality teaching/learning and programs which develop in our students skills to become effective in scholastic, social and emotional learning. Harcourt has a safe, caring and supportive environment where students are encouraged to take risks and to be responsible in their learning. Staff recognise that individuals learn at different rates and at different times and provide explicit teaching instruction to cater for the diverse learning styles and needs of the students. Student welfare, leadership and responsibility are important aspects of our schooling.

RESPECT OUR SCHOOL and EACH OTHER and YOURSELF.

By this we mean:

- Follow the school rules.

- NO bullying will be tolerated – verbal, physical or social/emotional.

- Always behave safely in and around the school

- Show good manners and respect to all students, teachers and others

- NO BULLYING, NO AGGRESSION - NO EXCEPTIONS

- Keep your hands and feet to yourself

- Help other students when you can

- Listen to what others are saying

- Follow your teachers' instructions

- Take care of school equipment, your own property and the school

environment

- Wear your school uniform and keep yourself clean and tidy

- Follow a healthy lifestyle - Eating healthy foods and exercising

ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST

By this we mean:

- Finish set work as well and neatly as you can

- Do your homework

- Try to do our best at all times

BEHAVE and PLAY SAFELY AND SENSIBLY

By this we mean:

- Keep within the school boundaries and play in the right areas

- Stay 1 metre away from the school boundaries

- Play where you can be seen by the duty teacher

- Keep out of the buildings unless with a teacher

- Play with balls and sports equipment in the right place at the right time

- Allow others to play without interference

- Play fairly and without physical contact. Stop and think before you act

- Respect “passive” areas – where no running and vigorous play is allowed