Our policies and reports
Our policies and reports help families understand how our school works. Our annual report and school plan show what we’ve done and how we’re improving each year. Our policies address attendance, absences, behaviour, uniform and how we respond to your concerns.
Annual school report
The annual report provides an account of our operations and achievements throughout the year. It's the result of rigorous self-assessment by staff, parents and carers, as well as student leaders.
The report includes:
- the progress we have made to provide high-quality educational opportunities for every child as set out in the school plan
- the impact of our strategies for improved learning
- the benefit to all students from resources including equity funding
- our operations and achievements throughout the year.
School excellence plan
We have developed a School Excellence Plan (SEP) in consultation with our community, identifying student outcomes and connected to a budget.
The School Excellence Framework (SEF) underpins our school planning and reporting approach. The framework provides a clear description of the key elements of high-quality practice across learning, teaching and leading.
The SEP is a working document that details the steps our school will take to improve learning outcomes, and the achievement and growth of all students. To ensure continuous improvement, the SEP reflects where our school is at and how it will further improve learning, teaching and leading.
It demonstrates our alignment and our commitment to excellence as part of public education in NSW to ensure a profound difference to the ongoing growth and development of our students.
Download our current and previous school plan/s:
School behaviour support and management plan
Our school has a school behaviour support and management plan (SBSMP). The SBSMP helps us create a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment for all students. It sets clear expectations for student behaviour. This includes how we respond to bullying and cyberbullying. We work together with our school community to shape the plan and review it each year.
Fort Street High School behaviour support and management plan
School policies
Code of Practice
Electronic communication devices such as mobile phones, laptops and other personal music or communication devices should not impact on teaching and learning:
- At school all phones must be turned off or on silent and placed away, out of sight, between 8:45am and 3:15pm.
- Students are not permitted to use their devices during lessons unless they are given specific permission to do so by the teacher. This includes mobile phones, laptops and headphones, earphones/Air Pods.
- Students are not permitted to use mobile phones during recess or lunch. Printed copies of timetables will be distributed to all students at the beginning of each semester.
- Students are not permitted to use laptops or tablets in the playground during recess and lunch. Students who wish to use their device for schoolwork during recess/lunch can do so in the library (7-12) or the Rowe Quad (11-12).
- Under no circumstances should electronic communication devices be used or in the student’s possession during examinations or formal assessment tasks. This is malpractice and will be dealt with accordingly.
- If these items are brought to school, safe keeping and security of each item is the responsibility of the owner.
- Parents/carers are able to communicate with their child at any time during the school day by contacting the front office.
- These expectations apply both at school and offsite during excursions etc.
Consequences of Inappropriate Use of Electronic Devices including mobile phones, laptops and tablets:
The following consequences may be put in place as a result of inappropriate use of communication devices:
- Mobile phones and/or other devices may be confiscated from individual students. In some cases, parents may be asked to collect them.
- Students who continue to breach the Code of Practice may be asked to hand in their phone to a Deputy Principal at the beginning of each day for a specified period.
Bullying of any kind is not acceptable in NSW schools.
The NSW anti-bullying website brings together information and resources for teachers, students, parents and carers. It helps to identify, prevent and respond effectively to student bullying, including online bullying. It provides information about online safety and what you can do if your child has been bullied, witnessed bullying or been involved in bullying.
For more information on anti-bullying strategies for NSW public schools refer to the department’s Bullying of Students – Prevention and Response Policy.
For information on racial bullying and anti-racism education for NSW public schools refer to:
The Anti-Racism Policy confirms the department’s commitment to rejecting all forms of racial discrimination in NSW public schools and eliminating expressions of racism in its learning and working environments.
Anti-Racism Contact Officer (ARCO) - Ms Jenny Xu
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