Hopetown strives to develop a positive school climate and good discipline through the:
- well being, safety and health (both physical and emotional) of students and other community members being a priority in all school policies, programs and practices
- principles of equity and justice being evident in school plans, programs and procedures
- providing clear guidelines for behaviour which are known by staff, students and parents
- maintenance of a disciplined ordered and cohesive school community where individuals take responsibility and work together
- promotion of an inclusive school environment which affirms diversity and respects difference.
Outcomes
- students and staff are safe in the school environment
- students know what is expected of them and others in the school community
- students are able to learn without disruption from inappropriate behaviour
- students are provided with appropriate support programs
- students participate in the social, vocational, leisure and academic programs of the school
- students value difference and display tolerance
- students are respected and supported in all aspects of schooling.