Student Code of Conduct*
Essential to effective learning is a safe, supportive and disciplined environment that respects the following rights:
- the rights of all students to learn
- the rights of teachers to teach
- the rights of all to be safe.
The Student Code of Conduct defines the responsibilities that all members of the school community are expected to uphold and recognises the significance of appropriate and meaningful relationships. All members of school communities are expected to conduct themselves in a lawful, ethical, safe and responsible manner that recognises and respects the rights of others.
Student Code of Conduct (PDF, 2.47 MB) *
Further details can be found online
'Code of School Behaviour' – Education Queensland.
* The Student Code of Conduct is currently under review.
Homework Procedure and Guidelines
The West End State School Homework Policy is aligned with the Department of Education, Training and Employment’s P-12 curriculum, assessment and reporting framework (2013) and Policy Statement: Homework.
Intent
The purpose of this policy is to provide a shared understanding of the importance placed on the completion of homework by children and to provide guidelines for parents, staff and students for the expectations placed on children as learners so that a healthy life balance can be achieved.
Homework Procedure and Guidelines
Student Leadership*
Student leaders at West End State School are the student representatives of our learning community. This representation is a public position with student leaders being called upon for official and/or special occasions (at the discretion of the Principal) to embrace and model all values and expectations of students within our community.
In addition to this student leaders will:
- be responsible to the school administration and should carry out all duties asked of them by any member of the school administration
- promote all goals and values that are important at West End State School
- display exemplary conduct and attitudes relating to all areas of school life
- work enthusiastically with fellow students in assisting the educational opportunities for all.
For more information on our school's program please view the Student Leadership Guidelines 2021-2025 (PDF, 3.07MB)*
* The Student Leadership Guidelines are currently under review.
Academic and Student Leadership Awards
At West End State School, we are dedicated to recognising and celebrating the academic excellence, character development, and leadership qualities of our students.
The Annual Awards Presentation, held at the end of each school year, is a significant event that allows our school community to come together in acknowledging the hard work, growth, and achievements of our students.
This event is not only a public celebration of learning but also an affirmation of the values and standards we uphold as a school. Through these awards, we aim to inspire all students to strive for excellence and to embody the school values of challenge, confidence, compassion, creativity and community.
In addition to the specific criteria for each award, all recipients must meet the following school standards:
- Students consistently demonstrate the school’s three key expectations: being Ready, Kind, and Safe.
- Students maintain a minimum attendance rate of 90% for the year (excluding absences due to significant medical conditions or family event).
- Award recipients must have been enrolled at WESS for at least one semester.
For more information please view the Academic and Student Leadership Awards 2024-2028