Family Handbook 2019-20

6. Failure to Comply with the Havergal College Code of Conduct All members of the Havergal community are responsible for observing the Havergal College Code of Conduct. Havergal reserves its right to apply a full range of sanctions to any offence committed by a student. In determining whether an offence has been committed and what sanction(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 explanations and to have these taken into account by the decision-maker;

4. ensure that the decisions will be made in a fair and impartial way; and 5. document completely and accurately all aspects of the process and decision.

7. Investigation and Documentation

The general procedure that Havergal will observe to investigate 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 investigation of the alleged breach. 3. The investigation will include interviewing individuals in order to determine the degree of involvement, facts and related issues. 4. As part of the investigation, a student will be provided with an opportunity to explain her conduct, respond to the allegation and be heard regarding the student’s position with respect to the incident / behaviour in question. 5. The school will document all discussions and interviews undertaken as part of its investigation. 6. After initial interviews, the student(s), and parent(s) as required, will be informed of the facts as determined by the investigation. 7. Initial interviews may conclude the process or indicate that further investigation is required.

Last Edited: August 20, 2019 Havergal College Family Handbook 2019–20

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