Code of Conduct ~ School Rules

When enrolling at Gisborne Intermediate all students agree to:

• Take pride in their appearance, their achievements and in the appearance of the school’s buildings and grounds.
  
• Respect the rights of others at all times.

To ensure that each pupil is able to achieve the code they need to:

• Wear the correct school uniform at all times. (The outer garment is worn as the longest un-tucked garment. Any garments under the approved uniform items must be plain white.)
  
• The correct uniform is:
  
  • Shoes – completely black shoes which have black laces (with the correct socks) or black or brown sandals (worn correctly).
    Sports shoes may only be worn with tracksuit pants in Terms 2 and 3.
    
  • Blouse or Polo Shirt - white regulation blouse with the sleeve above elbow.
    
  • Shorts - Regulation navy shorts, above the knee and appropriately at the waist.
    
  • Track Pants - Regulation navy. Terms 2 and 3 only.
    
  • Scarf – Terms 2 & 3 and only Yellow or Blue. These may be worn outside but not inside where rooms are heated.
    
  • Sweat Shirt, Sleeveless Vest, School Jacket. All have logo and may be worn together.
    
  • PE Shirt - regulation shirt and Shorts - plain black shorts above the knee or black bike pants. (Always worn together). Sports shoes may be worn for sporting activities.
    
  • Swimming Shorts - Swimming shorts (not below the knee) only are to be worn in the pool.
    Boys – no boxer shorts in the pool.
    Girls - full togs (rash-vest and swimming shorts permitted as over-garments.)
    
  • Hats and Sunglasses - Students are strongly encouraged to wear a sun hat and sunglasses when outside. Beanies are not permitted in school and hats should be removed when indoors.
    
  • Jewellery - a watch, and only one plain stud or sleeper in each ear is permitted. (No nose, tongue, brow or bling studs.)
    
  • Hair - One natural hair colour throughout only. Multi-coloured hair styles are not to be seen at school.
    
  • Make-up - No Make-up or Nail polish.
    
  • Non-Uniform Items are not to be worn at school. These are removed upon entry to school, unless deemed necessary for health and safety reason at the discretion of the Principal.
    
• Students always talk to adults and other students courteously. Always address adults using their name.
  
• All classrooms other than the student’s own classroom are out of bounds.
  
• The library is open for students some lunchtimes for those who are able to use this facility appropriately. (closed at Interval)
  
• All students will be in their classrooms ready to start work when the 8.40am, 10.55am and the 1.25pm bells are rung.
  
• Students may only leave the school between 8.40am and 3.00pm with written permission from home.
  
• Lunch passes are issued by the Office when the student has written permission from home.
  
• Climbing frames are the only things students climb. Students will keep out of trees and off the roof.
  
• Computers will be used for eductional purposes only. Non-educational computer games and listening to music on the computer for recreational purposes is not permitted. (refer also to the Computer Use Agreement)
  
• Balls are only kicked on the field. Rugby and soccer balls, in particular, should not be used anywhere other than on the field.
  
• No spray deodorant or bosy sprays are permitted at school. (Roll-on deoderant is fine)
  
• Areas that are out of bounds:
  
  • The front of the school, including BBQ area.
    
  • Bike Racks between 8.40am and 3.00pm.
    
  • All Car parks.
    
  • Fixed equipment when wet.
    
  • Columbine area.
    
  • Construction work areas.