Code of Conduct
This Code of Conduct clarifies the expected standards of all P&C Association members. It has been adopted to aid all members of our school community to work as a cohesive group in partnership with the school.
The Code is intended to promote and maintain the highest standard of ethical behaviour by P&C Association members. Members of a P&C Association should always adhere to the Code of Conduct. This Code applies to each member of a P&C Association.
P&C Association members are to:
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act in the best interest of the total school community at all times.
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always conduct and present themselves in a professional manner and act ethically and with integrity.
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act with courtesy and demonstrate respect for all persons, whether fellow P&C Association members, school staff, parents/carers, students, community members.
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remain objective and avoid personal bias at all times.
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represent all members of the school community.
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engage the school and wider community in developing and effecting school priorities, policies and decisions in a manner that is consultative, respectful and fair.
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declare any conflicts of interest and not misuse their office to advance individual views or for personal gain.
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make fair, transparent and consistent decisions.
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provide objective and independent advice.
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listen and be tolerant of the views and opinions of others, even if those views and opinions differ from their own.
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treat official information with care and use it only for the purpose for which it was collected or authorised.
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respect confidentiality and information privacy (about the school, community members, staff or students) at all times and not disclose confidential information.
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not use confidential or privileged information to further personal interests.
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be responsive to the requirements of the school community.
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seek to achieve excellence in educational outcomes for all students at the school.
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listen and respond to issues and concerns regarding strategy and policy.
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ensure that behaviour and comments on all P&C and College social media platforms remains respectful, courteous and positive at all times. Any negative comments that reflect badly upon the P&C to the public will be removed and repeat offenders will be banned from those social media pages and have their P&C membership revoked.
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negative speech about the P&C and its members is not be aired to the college community and all opinions/grievances are to be addressed via the appropriate channels and not in a public forum
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work within the boundaries of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006, the Education
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(General Provisions) Regulation 2006 and the Department of Education, Training and Employment’s policies and procedures relevant to P&C Association operations.
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