To ensure that the rights of all individuals are protected whilst at the Centre, and to and from the Centre.
To establish the best possible learning environment.
To ensure that breaches of the code of conduct are treated in a fair and consistent manner and within the
expectations of staff and students.
Rights
Responsibilities & Expectations
All individuals and their property are to be valued and
treated with respect.
All students should treat one another, staff and property
with respect.
All individuals have the right to a safe, secure and
cooperative working environment in which
participation, risk taking and confronting challenges
are encouraged.
All students should act and behave in a way which does
not endanger, intimidate or interfere with the
participation of others.
All individuals have the right to privacy.
All students should respect others rights to privacy.
Staff should be able to perform their duties in an
atmosphere of order and cooperation.
Students should comply with instructions given by any
members of staff and should willingly participate in the
daily routine of the Centre.
Staff, students and the natural environment have the right to exist in a healthy and environmentally
considerate atmosphere.
All students should conduct themselves in a healthy and environmentally friendly manner towards other students,
staff and the natural environment.
The Centre expects support from all students,
parents, and staff in implementing this Code of
Conduct.
All students should behave according to this code and
accept the consequences if it is breached. All staff
should fairly, reasonably and consistently implement this code. Staff and parents of participating schools should support the Centre in implementing the Code of
Conduct.
Specific Rules at the Centre
To respect the rights and expectations of all individuals at the Centre the following forms of
behaviour are considered a breach of the code and are therefore unacceptable:
Cigarettes, alcohol, non-prescribed drugs, offensive weapons, and pornographic material must not be brought to the centre.
Using language which is offensive, sexist or racist;
Fighting, bullying or any other forms of aggressive behaviour;
Being in the dormitories of the opposite sex;
Being in another student's room without permission;
Leaving BOEC boundaries without permission;
Behaving in a manner which is potentially dangerous to self and others;
Behaving in a manner which dam's or vandalises the property of others or the environment;
Climbing of trees, buildings or other structures without teacher supervision;
Mobile phones: Students are not permitted to bring mobile phones to camp. If mobile phones are brought they will be confiscated and handed to their visiting teacher at the start of the camp and returned on
departure.
As a health precaution students are advised not to bring Aerosol Propellant Cans e.g. deodorant sprays.
Implementation Process
The Centre has developed levels of appropriate responses and sanctions. Any breach of the Code of Conduct will
initiate a disciplinary action. The staff will decide the appropriate level of action.
