Staff Code of Conduct
A code of conduct evidences the values and vision of a school in which relationships are conducted in a respectful and dignified manner. Vancouver College's faculty shares the responsibilities with parents to develop students’ personal and social skills to inculcate these values and achieve this vision. With this in mind, every staff member at Vancouver College shall:
- participate in creating a safe, positive environment where faith and learning go hand in hand
- ensure that information on bullying, harassment, or intimidation is included in the curriculum or in special presentations at Vancouver College.
- be alert to behaviour that may be bullying, harassing or intimidating.
- treat information received from students or parents regarding bullying, harassment, or intimidation as confidential, taking such steps as the circumstances warrant to protect the source.
- establish and make known a procedure that will ensure the return of lost possessions.
- ensure that secure areas of the school are kept secured to deter theft.
- be alert to students who may be in possession of, or under the influence of, illegal drugs or alcohol or who may be in possession of weapons.
- establish procedure to ensure safety of students if a person brings weapons to the school.
- treat information received from students or parents regarding theft, alcohol, drugs, or weapons as confidential.
- model, teach, and reinforce appropriate behaviour.
- conduct themselves in an orderly, respectful, and courteous manner at all times.