POLICIES
Our school’s policies help provide guidance about our expectations of our students, staff and the broader school community so that together we can create an inclusive and sustainable learning environment, inspiring our learning community to be creative, curious, courageous and compassionate.
Assessment policy
Our school assessment policy has been developed in line with NZQA requirements, incorporating nationally agreed guidelines published by NZQA. Please read the Mount Aspiring College assessment policy handbook to learn more.
Bullying behaviour policy
We have a range of policies relating to bullying, its management, and student wellbeing more generally. You can view these documents at the SchoolDocs policies and procedures website and enter the user code: mtaspiring and password: success
Concerns and complaints
We encourage open communication and prefer that you come to us to talk through any issues you may have. We also have procedures in place to ensure that complaints and concerns are handled appropriately. To learn more, you can read our concerns and complaints policy document, view our concerns and complaints procedure, download a formal complaint form, or visit the SchoolDocs policies and procedures website and enter the user code: mtaspiring and password: success
Health Education
Our Health Education programme helps develop students who are confident to make decisions that support their wellbeing. The course comprises mental and emotional health, sexuality education, drug and alcohol safety and awareness, and care and physical safety. This Health Education Delivery Statement outlines the intent of the course and this overview of the ‘Navigating the Journey’ (sexuality and relationships) unit provides a week-by-week outline of the course content delivered.
Personal digital devices policy
A personal digital device is any privately owned digital device that is not part of a school-approved bring your own device (BYOD) programme. To learn more about the use of cell phones at school, you can read our mobile phones policy, view this poster, or visit the SchoolDocs policies and procedures website and enter the user code: mtaspiring and password: success
School closure
The school may be closed for all, or part, of a day for a number of different reasons, including snow, a burst water main or a power outage. When this happens, we will follow a process to ensure parents and caregivers are kept informed. If communications are down, we will take care of students on campus until it is safe for parents to collect their child/ren from school. To find out more, please read this information sheet about school closure.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship can provide funds and additional resources to help our school achieve its strategic goals and also strengthen relationships with the local community. However, sponsorship agreements with the college must maintain the college’s image and reputation, align with the school’s values, and be approved by the School Board. The school’s Sponsorship and Financial Conflicts of Interest policies can be read in full at the SchoolDocs policies and procedures website and enter the user code: mtaspiring and password: success
Uniform guidelines
We expect our students to take pride in their uniform and to wear it correctly. The school uniform should be worn when travelling to and from school, and at school events. All uniform items must be clearly named. To find out more, please view our uniform guidelines.
Full list of policies and procedures
The full list of all our school policies is available at the SchoolDocs policies and procedures website and enter the user code: mtaspiring and password: success.
