Family Handbook 2017-18

will  take ac on  to address  the behaviour of  the bully while providing  support  for  the  vic m.  Repeated  incidences may  result  in  suspension or expulsion. 

6. Failure  to Comply with  the Havergal College Code of Conduct  All members of  the Havergal  community are  responsible  for observing both  the  le er and  the  spirit of  the Havergal College Code of Conduct. Havergal  reserves  its  right  to apply a  full  range of  sanc ons  to any offence  commi ed by a  student.  In determining whether an offence has been  commi ed and what  sanc on(s)  should be applied, Havergal College will employ procedures  that:  1. reflect  the  severity of  the offence alleged;  2. ensure  that a  student, and her parents as  required, are aware of  the  complaint against  the  student;  3. ensure  that a  student, and her parents as  required, have  the opportunity  to present  fully  and  fairly  their  version of events and explana on and  to have  these  taken  into account by  the decision‐maker;   7.  Inves ga on and Documenta on  The general procedure  that Havergal will observe  to  inves gate and address any  reports of  breaches of  the Havergal College Code of Conduct  is as  follows:  1. The person who observes or  learns of  the  incident/behaviour will  report  it as  soon as  possible  to an administrator.  2. The administrator will  conduct an  inves ga on of  the alleged breach.  3. The  inves ga on will  include  interviewing  individuals  in order  to determine  the degree of  involvement,  facts and  related  issues.  4. As part of  the  inves ga on, a  student will be provided with an opportunity  to explain her  conduct,  respond  to  the allega on, and be heard  regarding  the  student’s posi on with  respect  to  the  incident/behaviour  in ques on.  5. The  school will document all discussions and  interviews undertaken as part of  its  inves ga on.  6. A er  ini al  interviews,  the  student(s), and parent(s) as  required, will be  informed of  the  facts as determined by  the  inves ga on.  7. Ini al  interviews may  conclude  the process or  indicate  that  further  inves ga on  is  required.  4. ensure  that  the decisions will be made  in a  fair and  impar al way; and  5. document  completely and accurately all aspects of  the process and decision.  

Last Updated Aug. 18, 2017  Havergal College Family Handbook 2017–18

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