School Behaviour

Code of Behaviour

At Freyberg we cultivate a climate of healthy and productive student behaviour based on the following principles:

  • All students can learn to behave properly

  • Students are valued as individuals

  • Discipline is more about teaching, learning and problem solving than about punishment

  • The best discipline is self-discipline

  • Everyone has a responsibility for solving problems in the school

Student Expectations

  • Respect the ideas and property of others

  • Respect school property

  • Respect the right of other students to learn

  • Attend all classes and provide a parental explanation if absent

  • Respect the position and authority of staff members

  • Obtain a vehicle pass if you wish to travel to school by car or motorcycle (Years 12 & 13)

  • Wear a helmet if you ride a bike

  • Wear your uniform correctly at all times

  • Do not smoke at school or on the way to and from school

No Tolerance

Students are likely to be suspended if:

  • They use drugs or alcohol at school or while on a school activity

  • They physically assault another student or staff member

  • They verbally assault a staff member

Uniform

Uniform Code

In 2015 a new uniform was introduced at year 9. The uniform was reviewed and updated considering comfort, cost, and appearance, whilst maintaining affordability and the school’s navy and gold colours.

We like to see students take pride in their appearance. Our uniform identifies the wearer with the school and we encourage our students to always look well presented. We are very conscious of the cost of education and have endeavoured to keep expenditure to a minimum. In order to do that we stock the uniform in the school (uniform can only be purchased from the school).

Guidelines

Hats: No hats, caps or beanies to be worn at all times, except for a wide-brimmed hat that can be worn for outside activities onlyScarf:Freyberg scarf may be worn but not in class​​​​​​​ Uniform Items

Jackets:Regulation Freyberg Jacket is the only Jacket that may be worn at school.Jersey or Cardigan:Regulation navy jersey, with salamander on front. Navy regulation cardigan with salamander on front.Shirt or Blouse:Navy regulation short-sleeved shirt with a gold salamander on the sleeve. A blue or black v or crew neck short-sleeved polyprop may be worn tucked underneath and sleeves should not be visible    White regulation short sleeve shirt with a white salamander on the collar. A white v-neck or crew-neck short-sleeved polyprop may be worn, tucked in underneath, and sleeves should not be visible.

Shorts or Trousers or Skirt:Regulation grey shorts with salamander label above the back pocket    Regulation grey trousers with salamander label above the back pocket​​​​​​​Regulation knee-length navy skirt with salamander on waistband

Socks or Tights:​​​​​​​Freyberg regulation socks, worn upPlain black ankle/crew socks only (not knee-high)​​​​​​​Plain black tights can be worn with shoes under the skirt​​​​​​​

PE shirts & Shorts:​​​​​​​Freyberg regulation PE shirt or Freyberg regulation coloured shirt may be worn if students belong to the Sports Academy    Freyberg regulation PE shorts

Regulation uniform can only be purchased from the Freyberg High School Student Centre

​​​​​​​Correct Shoes

Shoes: Flat black shoes that are not higher than the ankle. Any motif or logo must also be black. Shoes also must have an enclosed heel.

Sandals: Black roman sandals with back strap up and worn without socks.

Physical Education

Shirt: Navy, sublimated shirt.  
Shorts: Blue shorts
Shoes: ​​​​​​​Sports shoes

Year 12 and 13 Mufti requirements

In Years 12 and 13 students are expected to dress in a way that respects the culture and values of the school and meets health and safety requirements. Consequently:

  • No offensive slogans

  • Covered shoes and appropriate clothing in specialist rooms.

  • No caps or beanies but a wide brimmed hat may be worn outside for sun protection.

  • Hoodies may be worn but should only be up if it is raining.

BYOD – Device Information

Year 9 – 13

Basic

Specifications

– 10 Inch Screen
– Keyboard
– IE, Firefox, Safari or Google Chrome web browsers
– Windows or Mac operation system
– 4GB RAM (minimum)

Examples

Windows Laptop or Mac
Note about Chromebooks: Whilst Chromebooks are acceptable devices for years 9 & 10, they are not recommended. Freyberg High School is a Microsoft School and some apps may not work as intended.

Your child will most likely have this laptop for 4-5 years before needing an upgrade or replacement. One thing to consider when purchasing a laptop is its durability. Consider buying a laptop that is more durable and purchasing a laptop bag to help protect their laptop over this time. You will need to talk to a sales rep to check the durability.

Year 9

Basic

Year 9 students DO NOT require a specialist device with specialist software for their option subjects.

Year 10 & 11

Art Department

Recommended:

  • ​​​​​​​4GB RAM minimum device that is NOT a chrome book for running Adobe CC apps: Photoshop and Illustrator.

Digital Technology

Recommended:

  • 4GB RAM minimum device that is NOT a chrome book

Technology

Recommended:

  • 8GB RAM minimum device that is NOT a chrome book for running computer aided design (CAD) software.

Year 12 & 13

Art Department
Recommended:

  • 8GB RAM minimum device that is NOT a chrome book for running Adobe CC. NB: Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge and Lightroom will run on a 4GB device BUT InDesign will only open on an 8GB device.
    ​​​​​​​* InDesign is used at year 12 and 13 in the art department.

Digital Technology

Recommended:

  • 8GB RAM minimum device that is NOT a chrome book for running Adobe CC.

Technology

Recommended:

  • 8GB RAM minimum device that is NOT a chrome book for running computer aided design (CAD) software.

Department Option Subjects

Art Department

Option subjects: -

  • Year 10 Visual Imaging
  • Year 11 Art
  • Year 12 - 13 Design
  • ​​​​​​​Year 12 - 13 Photography

Digital Technology

Option subjects:

  • Year 10 Digital Media
  • Year 11 Digital Technology
  • Year 12-13 Digital Innovation

TECHNOLOGY

Option subjects:

  • Year 10 – 13 Design and Visual Communication (DVC)
  • Year 10 – 13 Product Design

IMPORTANT: Students are allowed to take any of the option subjects listed above without a 4GB or 8GB RAM device and instead use a Freyberg High School desktop computer in the respective department for access to specialist software. This applies to both classwork and homework. Times students can access desktop computers for homework are defined by the respective department (lunchtime, afterschool). This applies to students who have 4GB RAM devices for access to InDesign (Adobe CC) which requires an 8GB device minimum.

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