SCHOOL POLICIES
What is a School Wellbeing Policy?
Why is a Wellbeing Policy Important?
Mental Health Awareness: With rising concerns over adolescent mental health, particularly anxiety and depression, a clear wellbeing policy helps schools take proactive steps in addressing these issues. By recognizing the importance of mental health, schools create a space where students feel safe seeking support when they need it.
Promoting Positive Relationships: A school wellbeing policy often emphasizes the importance of healthy relationships—both between students and staff and among peers. Positive relationships are integral to a student’s sense of belonging, and they can help prevent issues like bullying, exclusion, and loneliness.
Supporting Academic Success: When students’ mental health and emotional wellbeing are prioritized, they are better equipped to engage with learning. Studies have shown that students who feel supported and cared for are more likely to perform well academically.
Creating an Inclusive Environment: A strong wellbeing policy addresses the diversity of employees and students’ needs, ensuring that every individual feels respected, valued, and supported. This inclusivity contributes to a positive school culture where differences are celebrated rather than marginalized.
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“Empowering Success Through Respect: Our Student Behavior Policy Encourages Positive Conduct, Responsibility, and a Safe, Supportive Learning Environment.”
- Repeated tardiness or absence without valid excuse.
- Non-compliance with school uniform and rules.
- Disruptive behavior or not following class rules.
- Not bringing required materials or completing homework.
- Misuse of digital devices.
- Eating or sleeping in class without permission.
- General misconduct, subject to the discretion of the Behavioral Management Committee.
Level Two Offenses:
- Unexcused school absences or leaving during class.
- Failure to attend mandatory school activities.
- Inciting conflicts or threatening peers.
- Violating cultural policies or damaging school property.
- Misuse of mobile phones or other communication devices.
- Possessing or using tobacco products on school premises.
- Verbal abuse or insulting school members.
- Refusing to comply with inspection instructions.
Level Three Offenses:
- Bullying, harassment, or defamation (including online).
- Academic dishonesty or plagiarism.
- Leaving school without permission.
- Vandalism or destruction of school property.
- Assault without injury, reckless driving on school grounds.
- Unauthorized capture or distribution of media of staff or students.
Level Four Offenses:
- Using digital media for illegal or immoral purposes.
- Possessing or distributing weapons.
- Sexual assault or harassment.
- Assault causing injury.
- Theft and cover-up.
- Distributing unlawful content (e.g., pornography or extremist videos).
- Leaking exam questions, setting fires, or insulting public figures.
- Using or distributing alcohol, drugs, or psychotropic substances.
- Promoting inappropriate beliefs against UAE laws.
- Hacking school IT systems or trespassing after hours.
Each level represents increasingly serious misconduct with corresponding consequences.
MISCONDUCT POLICY AND PROCEDURES
TPGS shall keep a record of any student misconduct and actions taken by the school including root cause analyses, meetings with concerned stakeholders, intervention measures, observations of student behavioral progress, disciplinary procedures, communications (e.g., written warnings, appeals), etc.
- Level 1 misconduct shall be recorded only at the class level by the teacher. The misconduct may be added to the student’s file or report card where it is repeated, or where escalation is required.
- Level 2, 3, and 4 misconduct shall be recorded at the school level by the administration. All level 2 (on/offsite suspensions and expulsions), 3, and 4 misconduct shall be reported to ADEK.
- Schools, ADEK, and any social care support providers (e.g., social workers, and counselors) shall treat all information about students’ behavior as strictly confidential.
- Approval for Expulsion: The school shall seek ADEK’s approval to expel a student.
ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
The Philippine Global School, in collaboration with its Behavior Management Team (BMT), enforces an anti-bullying policy aimed at fostering a safe and supportive environment for students.
Bullying is defined as distressing, harmful behavior, often repeated, that can be physical, verbal, emotional, or involve racism and sexual misconduct. Indicators of bullying include unexplained injuries, changes in behavior, poor school performance, and self-destructive tendencies.
Objectives of the policy include ensuring students can learn in a safe environment, promoting respect for differences, fostering a caring community, and supporting the emotional well-being of students.
Strategies for combating bullying include awareness programs, counseling sessions, supporting all parties involved in bullying incidents, and early intervention to prevent future occurrences.
Reporting incidents of bullying is encouraged, with teachers and staff required to document and report them for proper investigation and resolution.
Responses to bullying involve counseling for both the victim and the bully, sanctions based on behavior, and ongoing monitoring to ensure safety. Parents of involved students are informed, and the BMT reviews disciplinary recommendations.
Support and interventions include professional counseling, parental engagement, and referrals to external specialists when necessary, all in line with the ADEK Student Mental Health Policy.
The BMT, consisting of key school personnel, reviews cases and makes final recommendations for actions such as suspension or dismissal, subject to approval by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).
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What is student Protection?
Student Protection refers to the comprehensive set of policies, practices, and measures designed to safeguard students from harm, abuse, and neglect in educational settings. It encompasses physical, emotional, and psychological safety, ensuring a secure environment where students can thrive, free from bullying, discrimination, or any form of violence. Student protection promotes well-being, fosters healthy development, and ensures that every student has the right to learn in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
“Your Safety, Our Priority: The Student Protection Team is Committed to Ensuring a Secure, Supportive, and Positive Environment for Every Student.”
“AT THE PHILIPPNE GLOBAL SCHOOL, our Safeguarding Team is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where every student can grow, learn, and thrive. With a strong commitment to protection, well-being, and support, we ensure that all students are safe, valued, and respected every step of the way.”
