POLICIES/RULES AND REGULATIONS
POLICIES/RULES AND REGULATIONS OF ST. MICHAEL’S NURSERY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL (SAMINUPSS) NGEME –LIMBE
INTRODUCTION
This information sheet is designed to provide detailed guide for parents/guardians, teachers and pupils/students on various principles, policies, rules and regulations that characterize St. Michael’s Nursery, Primary and Secondary School (SAMINUPSS) Ngeme –Limbe. All the stakeholders have to read, electronically approve and submit as a means of granting their consent to all the policies that are provided therein. Parents who do not agree with the health, image, excursion and other policies can write to the school so their children can be exempted exceptionally.
OUR SCHOOL
St. Michael’s Nursery, Primary and Secondary School (SAMINUPSS) Ngeme –Limbe is situated near the sea shore at Ngeme opposite the Omnisport Hotel. Its safe and serene natural environment with cool sea breeze, coupled with its neat and well-ventilated classrooms create a conducive atmosphere, good for the wellbeing of the children where effective teaching and learning can take place.
Collaboration is at the heart of all is done at our institutions and we share expertise across networks of schools for the benefit of all children and to derive continued school improvement.
OUR SCHOOL STRUCTURE
St. Michael’s Nursery, Primary and Secondary School (SAMINUPSS) Ngeme –Limbe is a purely Anglo-Saxon lay private institution. However, promoting bilingualism (English and French) remains one of the goals of the establishment. The following sections are currently opened:
- Purely Anglo-Saxon Kindergarten and Elementary school (SAMINUPS CAMPUS A, Ngeme):
– Pre-Nursery to Grade 6.
B- Purely Bilingual -Integral Section- (SAMINUPS CAMPUS B, Mile 2)
C- Secondary and High school General Education (SAMICOL, Ngeme) –
– Form one to Upper sixth Arts and Science.
At the end of Grade 6, the pupils/students sit for the Cameroon Common Entrance and First School Leaving Certificates. Students in Level 11 (form 5) shall write the Cameroon General Certificate of Education (GCE O- Level) meanwhile Students who come to the end of level 13 (Upper sixth) shall write the Cameroon General Certificate of Education exams (GCE A- Level).
OUR AIM
The aim of ST. MICHAEL’S NURSERY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL (SAMINUPSS) NGEME-LIMBE is to provide a school friendly environment for each and every child where they feel safe, secured, happy and motivated to learn. In this way, each child progresses academically as well as developing their own unique talents.
Our institutions do not only aim at producing the best academicians but it aims at producing all round best children equipped with necessary skills to overcome contemporary societal challenges of the 21st century and beyond.
OUR VALUES
OUR STAFF
At ST. MICHAEL’S NURSERY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL (SAMINUPSS) NGEME –LIMBE, prides itself with having highly qualified, committed and dedicated staff committed to providing the best for your child. It encourages the children to build and develop confidence and independence by ensuring positive attitudes and high standards.
OUR CLASSROOM SIZE
The class size of our institution is of the ratio of 30 pupil/students/students/students per class and or level has an impressive student teacher ratio.
-In a small class, each child gets noticed and earns the attention from the teacher and they all participate and express their opinion.
-Pupil/students/students/students in smaller classes have higher grades and perform better in exams
-Teachers can observe and access the class as a whole.
-In smaller classes, learning is enhanced.
-Kids will connect easily with their peers in smaller classes.
-Fewer kids in class means less distraction.
-Pupils/students and teachers can work one-on-one basis.
ADMISSION
Admission into ST. MICHAEL’S NURSERY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL (SAMINUPSS) NGEME-LIMBE is based on careful studying of pupil/student’s file and aptitude test for grade five and 6 pupils/students and for level 7, 8 and 9 students.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
-A clean photocopy of child’s birth certificate
-A vaccination card or booklet/medical records for those with specific conditions
-A progress report booklet for kids already in school
-Four passport size photograph
A certificate of conduct for those from other institutions
TUITION & ENROLLMENT FEE SCHEDULE FOR SECONDARY FOR 2024/25
| LEVELS | ENROLLMENT FEE | TUITION FEE | 1st INSTALLMENT DURING REGISTRATION | 2nd INSTALLMENT Lasest NOVEMBER | 3rd INSTALLMENT Latest JANUARY | DISCOUNT FULL FEE PAYMENT | DISCOUNT 2nd CHILD | |||
| SECONDARY LEVEL 7 AND 8 | 50 000 | 275000 | 145,000 | 100,000 | 30000 | 5% | 5% | |||
| LEVEL 9 (form 3 | 50,000 | 305,000 | 150, 000 | 100,000 | 55,000 | 10% | 10% | |||
interesting and stimulating learning environment for our pupil/students/students, the institution offers ARTS, MUSIC, ICT, AND DRAMA and Driving programs as part of our curriculum to help develop the child acquire the basic skills they would need later in life.
SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
It is our school policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school, or when participating in a school – organized event outside normal school hours.
Aims and objectives
Our policy on school uniform is based on the notion that school uniform:
- Promotes a sense of pride in the school;
- Engenders a sense of community and belonging towards the school;
- Is practical and smart;
- Identifies the children with the school;
- Prevents the children from coming to school in fashion clothes that could be distracting in Grade;
- Makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance;
- Is regarded as suitable wear for school and good value for money by both parents/guardians;
- It is designed with health and safety in mind.
The school provides the full list of items needed for school uniform below. The uniform consists of:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Boys: white short sleeve shirt with red shorts.
- Girls: white shirts and red skirts (Leggings not permitted).
Wednesdays
Boys: school polo shirt and blue jeans trousers.
Girls: school polo shirt with blue jean trousers.
Fridays
All pupils/students are expected to appear in their physical education kit, which comprises of a white or red school t-shirt and black tracksuits carrying the school logo for both boys and girls.
SHOES:
Plain white shoes and white socks.
A complete set of school uniforms and a pair of sports outfit will be offered to pupils/students by the school administration as part of their enrollment package.
All items of clothing must be labelled with the child’s name. The school will not take responsibility for any lost items but we will do all that we can to locate them provided they are well labelled.
JEWELLERY
On health and safety grounds, our institutions do not allow students to wear jewelry to our school. The exceptions to this rule are earing studs for girls (no more than one pair) in pierced ears or wristwatch. We ask the children to either remove these objects during PE and games or cover them with a plaster to prevent them from causing injury.
MAKE -UP AND TATOOS
Make-up including nail vanish is not allowed to be worn during normal school hours. The school does not permit children to wear ‘tatoo’ style markings. Any child found wearing makeup or a tattoo style marking will be asked to remove it.
HAIRSTYLES
The school does not permit children to have extreme hairstyles that could serve as distractions to others.
All girls must have their natural hair No artificial hair or extensions will be allowed. Hair must be braided or combed neatly. Hair bands must be of natural colours (black, grey etc). All boys must have neatly cut hair.
We require all children to wear plain white shoes or tennis. Boots can be worn but only if they are plain white and lower than the knee, made of leather and do not have a high heel.
If any child arrives at school wearing anything other than the approved foot wear we will contact the parent or guardian and ask that they bring the correct shoes to school.
HOODED TOPS AND HATS
Hooded tops are allowed to be worn as a jacket but will be removed once inside the school campus.
Hats are not allowed inside the school campus
ROLE OF PARENTS/GUADIANS
We ask all parents/guardians and guardians who send their children to our school to support the school uniform policy. We believe parents/guardians have a duty to send their children to school correctly dressed and ready for their daily schoolwork. One of the responsibilities of parents/guardians is to ensure that their child has the correct uniform and that it is clean and in good condition
If any parent or guardian will like the school to modify the uniform policy, they should make representation, in the first instance to the Head Teacher/Principal.
If there are serious reasons why parents/guardians or guardians want their child to wear clothes that differ from the school uniform, the school will look sympathetically into such requests.
POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND BEHAVIORIAL POLICY
St. Michael’s Nursery, Primary and Secondary School (SAMINUPSS) Ngeme –Limbe has a culture, ethos and practical application of pursuing the highest academic, social and emotional expectation possible. The school believes that relationships and behavior are integral to our happy, healthy and safe learning community.
It is the primary aim of our school that every member of our school community feels happy, valued and respected and that each person is treated fairly and well. We are a caring community with mutual trust and respect for all. This policy is designed to promote good behaviour and not just to deter anti- social behavior.
PUPILS/STUDENTS AND STUDENTS
It is the responsibility of pupils/students and students to make good choices at all times.
Pupils/students and students should follow three simple rules to make good choices
- Follow instructions
- Keep hands feet and objects to themselves
- Use positive language (including body languages)
Step I – Statement of reality- tell them what you see (you are climbing over the fence).
Never ask a pupil/student or student why they are doing what they are doing. It is confrontational and you don’t actually need to know why they are doing it- they just need to stop it!
Step 2 – Describe the behaviour you want to see and end the statement with a thank you (you need to collect the ball by using the gate – thank you).
Step 3 – If they do not do as requested, use the language of choice. (If you continue to climb over the fence, you will receive a detention. It‘s your choice).This gives the pupil/student/student the responsibility for the punishment you will carry out (and you must deliver consequences or the pupil/student/student will learn that you do not follow threats through).
Most importantly, if after using the language of choice the pupil/student chooses to do the right thing, then you must praise them for making the right choice (Well done, you made the right choice).
Ignore them storming around or grumbling as they do the right thing- the most important thing is that they have made the right choice!
Should the pupil/student choose not to do as you have asked, then it is absolutely simple. You follow through with the consequences you stated.
STOPPING A GROUP OF PUPIL/STUDENTS/STUDENTS/STUDENTS
To get the attention of a group of pupil/students/students/students the adult must raise their hand. As the pupil/student notice this action, they do the same. In our school, the raising of hands means two things:
- Silent voices
- Empty hands
In our school, we use four different types of voices:
- Silent voice
- Partner voice
- Table voice
- Classroom voice
When pupil/students are walking into assembly, for example, they will be told to use a silent voice. A silent voice means no talking at all.
BEHAVIOUR CHECKLIST FOR TEACHING STAFF
Classroom
- Know the names and roles of all in class
- Meet and greet pupil/students/students/students when they come into the classroom
- Display the school rules in the Classroom and ensure pupils/students and staff know what they are
- Display a visual timetable in the Classroom
- Display the tariff of sanctions in Class
- Have a system in place to follow through on all sanctions
- Display the tariff of reward in class
- Have a system in place to follow through with all rewards
Pupil/students/students/students
- Know the name of all pupil/students/students/students
- Have a plan for pupil/students/students/students who are likely to misbehave
- Ensure other adults in the class know the plan
- Understand pupil/students/students’/students’ special needs
- Praise pupil/students/students/students on individual or group basis (public praise is very powerful), making explicit why: what rule they have followed or what choice they have made.
- Follow our warning system, making explicit why: always explain what rule they have broken and always record the incident.
- Be consistent with all consequences
- Treat each pupil/student/student fairly with respect and understanding
- Keep a record and every relevant notes if a pupil/student/students misbehaves and or/ receives a warning.
Teaching
- Ensure all resources necessary for lesson delivery are prepared in advance
- Praise the behaviour of the students/pupil/students/students you expect more from.
- Praise pupil/students doing the right thing more than criticizing those who are doing the wrong thing (parallel praise)
- Differentiate( I don’t understand )
- Stay calm
- Follow the school behavioral policy
- Be a positive role model by demonstrating positive relationships with everyone in school milieu
- Have clear routines for transition and stopping the class
- Teach pupils/students the class routines
Parents/guadians
- Give feedback to parents/guardians about their child’s behaviour – let them be informed about the general conduct of the children as often as possible
- Contact parents/guardians, to inform them that their child has been given a detention.
Other Staff
It is the responsibility of all other adults (Admin, clerical, mid-day supervision etc.) in school to support the Principal, Head Teacher/Principal and teaching staff in meeting the above objectives.
Midday supervisors are to report pupils/students that are making poor choices at lunchtime.
Head Teacher/Principal
In addition to the above, it is the responsibility of the Head Teacher/Principal to:
- Support the staff by implementing the policy
- Implement this policy consistently throughout the school
- Ensure the health, hygiene, safety and welfare of all pupils/students in the school
- Maintain record of all reported serious incidents of misbehavior
- Issue fixed term exclusion to individual pupils/students for serious acts of misconduct; the Head Teacher/Principal may permanently exclude a pupil/student.
St. Michael’s Nursery, Primary and Secondary School (SAMINUPSS) Ngeme –Limbe is a NO SHOUTING school. There may be times when you need to slightly raise your voice but shouting at pupils/students or other adults in anger is unacceptable and might attract disciplinary sanctions.
HUMILIATION
This is an unacceptable form of punishment and must not be used in our institution.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
No form of corporal punishment is acceptable in SAMINUPSS
PARENTS/GUADIANS/GUARDIANS
The school works in collaboration with parents/guardians so pupils/students receive consistent messages on how to behave. We aim to build a supportive dialogue between home and the school. We inform parents/guardians immediately (no later than by the end of the day) if we have concerns about their child’s welfare or behaviour- this is applicable when a pupil/student receives a detention or if there is a pattern of regularly receiving warnings.
We expect parents/guardians to:
- Be aware that we have school rules and regulations (which are communicated to parents/guardians)
- Co-operate with the school
- Support their child’s learning by supervising the work the children do in school.
- Support the school’s decision when applying consequences to deal with any specific incident/issue
If parents/guardians have any concern related to the way their child has been treated, they should initially contact the class teacher. If the concerns are not resolved , they should contact the Head Teacher/Principal
RECOGNITION
Staff should take every opportunity to recognize with positive points, the good choices that pupil/students are making.
The following are the Child Criteria for a pupils/student receiving an award
- ALWAYS makes excellent behaviour choices
- ALWAYS follows the school rules
- ALWAYS wears correct uniform
- ALWAYS wears the PE KIT during sports
- ALWAYS reads at home at least 3 times each week
- ALWAYS completes their home work
- ALWAYS displays St. Michael’s Nursery, Primary and Secondary School (SAMINUPSS) Ngeme –Limbe values
As the pupils/students reach different milestones in the academic year, they receive a prize ranging from bronze, silver; gold and platinium.
In order for a pupil/student to receive the gold award by the end of the year, they will need to receive approximately 10 points per week
Pupils/studentswill be evaluated on a weekly and sequential basis.
Parents/guardians will receive on a weekly basis evaluation report for their kids and at the end of every six weeks they would have report cards which they will be expected to sign and return to the school.
NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES
Staff at St. Michael’s Nursery, Primary and Secondary School (SAMINUPSS) Ngeme –Limbe apply consistently and clearly a hierarchy of negative consequences (our warnings’) if a pupil/student breaks a school rule. This is to ensure a safe and effective learning environment in which positive, happy, healthy relationships flourish.
We have a series of consequences for not following school rules:
- First Warning- recorded at the front of the room
- Second Warning – recorded at the front of the room
- Third Warning – recorded at the front of the room and the pupil/student is sent to their peer class for a time out to complete work/ and or reflection sheet (10 – 20 minutes)
- Fourth Warning – Pupil/student receives one play time detention and incident is recorded in the detention slip, parents/guardians are informed that day and the incident is recorded against the child’s profile.
Pupils/students who receive play time detention are given a Pupils/students Detention Slip informing them of the date of the detention and the reason for it. Playtime detention is served during morning playtime and are supervised by a member of staff. Pupils/students are expected to sit in silence when serving their detention. If the pupil/student does not follow this expectation, they will be require to repeat the detention and if noncompliance persist for a second consecutive day, then the pupil/student will serve the detention after school. This can be during the school day or out of school hours. When detention is outside school ours, teachers must give parents/guardians 24 hours’ notice. Outside school hours detention will last for a minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of I hour; Pupils/students who are placed in outside of school hours detention are expected to complete school work. The Head Teacher/Principal will decide which member of school staff can put pupils/students in outside of school hour’s detention.
NOTE:
Unless behaviour is considered to be seriously unacceptable (bullying, verbal abuse, using racist or homophobic language, physical abuse and damage to school property) or 4 warnings have been given, then a detention should not be issued. The Head Teacher/Principal will rescind a detention if there is evidence that the policy has not been adhered to.
5. Internal Exclusion – Pupils/students who are consistently making poor choices may be placed in isolation away from other pupils/students for a limited period in the isolation room where they will complete work given to them by the class teacher. Pupils/students in isolation are supervised at all times and are able to leave the room of their own free will.
6. External Exclusion -The Head Teacher/Principal may issue an external exclusion where a pupil/student has:
- Committed a disciplinary offence ; and
- Allowing the pupil/student would seriously harm education and welfare of that pupil/student and others. In this case, parents/guardians will be notified of the decision to exclude a pupil/student and the reason for the exclusion. This will be done on the day of the exclusion being authorized by either direct phone contact or face- to- face meeting.
A pupil/student that has been excluded will have the reason for his/her exclusion explained to them by a member of staff so that they understand the nature of their misbehaviour
REASONABLE FORCE
The term reasonable force covers a broad range of items used by most school teachers at some point in their career that involves a degree of physical contact with pupil/students.
Force is usually used to control or restrain. This can range from guiding a pupil/student to safety by the arm through to more extreme circumstances such as breaking up a fight or when a student needs to be restrained to prevent violence or injury.
Reasonable in circumstance means using no more force that is needed.
Who can use reasonable force
– All members of school staff have a legal right to use reasonable force.
-This power applies to any member of staff at the school, it can also apply to people whom the Head Teacher/Principal has temporarily put in charge of pupil/students.
When can reasonable force be used
- Reasonable force can be used to prevent pupils/students from hurting themselves, or others, from damaging school property or from causing disorder.
- Preventing a pupil/student from behaving in a way that disrupts a school event or school field trip.
- Preventing a pupil/student from leaving the classroom where allowing the pupil/student to leave will risk their safety.
- Preventing a pupil/student from attacking a member of staff or another pupil/student.
- Restraining a pupil/student at risk of harming themselves through physical outburst.
Our School Cannot
- Use force as a punishment- it is always unlawful to use force as a punishment.
Positive Handling
- If a decision is made to use reasonable force to remove a disruptive pupil/student from Grade, this will be carried out by staff members who have received additional positive handling training.
Telling parents/guadians when force has been used
-If the use of force has been applied to a child, then a record will be made and the parent/guardian will be informed.
Bullying constitutes actions that are meant to be hurtful and which happen on a regular basis. Bullying can be direct (physical or verbal) or indirect (e.g. being ignored or not spoken to). All are treated extremely serious at St. Michael’s Nursery, Primary and Secondary School (SAMINUPSS) Ngeme –Limbe. All pupils/students are thought the phrase SAY NO GO TELL !!!- as a way of preventing. In school we have a secure box on the corridor in which pupils/students can post a slip if they want to talk to a member of staff about bullying. The box is opened every 2 days by the Head Teacher/Principal: Any pupil/student that has posted a slip will then be given an opportunity to speak in confidence with a member of staff.
The school does not tolerate bullying of any kind. If we discover that an act of bullying and intimidation has taken place, we act immediately to stop any further occurrence of such behaviour
RACISM
Like bullying, racism is prohibited in the school premises, even those where its people are all made up of one ethnicity.
A racist incident is defined as any incident which is perceived as racist by the victim or any other person. In our school, racist incidents are treated as seriously unacceptable conduct.
MONITORING
-The school keeps electronic records of incidents of misbehaviour
-The class teacher records incidents with reference to the warning systems
-We also keep records of serious incidents that occur at break and lunch times
The Head Teacher/Principal keeps records of any pupil/student who is excluded for fixed term or who is permanently excluded.
Racist and homophobic incidents are also recorded.
MEDICINE IN SCHOOL POLICY
Aims
- To support individual pupils/students with medical needs to achieve regular attendance
- To reduce cross infection risks between pupil/students, to increase whole-school attendance
- To ensure that medicines given in school are stored and administered safely Parents/guardians should not send pupils/students to school if they are unwell.
Non- prescribed Medicines
The school will not be able to store or give medicines that have not been prescribed to a pupil/student (e.g piriton or cough medicines). Please make arrangement to come into school if you want to give your pupil/student these medicines.
Prescribed Medicines
In line with other school policies, if medicines are prescribed 3 times a day, the expectation is that parents/guardians will give these medicines outside of school hours. If medicines are prescribed 4 times a day the school strongly encourages parents/guardians to make arrangements to come into school to administer these medicines themselves. Parents can also contact the school nurse with the prescription for the medicines to be administered
Pupils/students who are to receive medicines will be sent to the school infirmary and those of the nursery pupils/students will be accompanied by an adult.
Self-Management
Pupils/students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own medicine from an early age. A good example of this is pupils/students using their own asthma inhaler Parents/guardians must still complete a medical record form stating that the pupil/student will self-administer and sign the form. The school will store the medicine appropriately.
EMERGENCY TREATMENT AND MEDICINE ADMINISTRATION
In accordance with legal regulations, the school disposes of a small emergency pharmacy and infirmary for the rapid treatment of light injuries. Its components : Alcohol 90 ; Yellow Betadine ; Antiseptic powder; Oxygenated water absorbent cotton wool; Compress ; Balm etc.
Parents/guardians will have to sign a consent form if they will like the school to administer first aid to their child /children in case of emergency, otherwise the school will call for medical assistance and the parent/guardian or named emergency contact will be notified.
Our school hospitals are: The Bota District Hospital and the Limbe Regional Hospital.
MAJOR HEALTH CONCERNS: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
| Desease | Period of exclusion |
| Chicken Pox | Minimum of 14 days from onset Production of medical certificate |
| Conjunctivitis | After complete recovery. Eyes no longer red or discharging |
| Glandular Fever | After swelling of glands have subsided and patient is feeling well |
| Hepatitis | After complete recovery. Minimum 7 days |
| Lice | After complete cleansing with spedal shampoo |
| Measles | 7 days after first appearance of rash |
| Measles (German) | On production of medical certificate |
| Mumps 7 | days after swelling subsides |
| Ringworm | Immediately if under appropriate treatment and affected part is covered |
| Scarlet Fever | Minimum of 14 days after commencement of treatment Production of medical certificate |
| Whooping Cough | 21 days after commencement of whooping. |
| Malaria | 3 days after treatment has commenced |
INSURANCE / ACCIDENTS
The school disposes of an insurance policy covering the child in school and their movements during such periods and within reasonable time lapse. The child is covered whether he or she is the cause or the victim of the accident.
Upon resumption of classes, the school will establish a list of pupils/students who should attend the school and submit to the insurer.
Parents/guardians will be informed at the beginning of the school year on the areas covered by the insurance policy and request their consent on the measures deemed necessary in the event of an accident
PICTURES POLICY/ PERMISSION TO USE IMAGES
The school runs social media pages including whatsapp, tic tok, facebook, instagram etc. Pictures and videos of staff and pupils carrying out specific learning or extracurricular activities are regularly posted to these forums.
RECOMMENDATION:
All injured children, however slightly, should immediately notify their teacher.
After an illness, a medical certificate shall be issued.
SCHOOL INTERNAL RULES & REGULATIONS
School shall start in the morning at 7:30 am for both Nursery and Primary and shall close in the afternoon at I pm for the Nursery and 2:30pm for the Primary on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays. The Secondary shall Start classes at 7:30 and end 3:30PM
- No child shall be allowed to leave school before the official closing time without the authorization of the Head Teacher/Principal
- Children should appear in school in clean uniform.
- Pupils/students should go back home immediately after closing
- Name of the child should be legibly written on textbooks and exercise books
- All books destroyed or lost shall be replaced by the parents/guardians
- All collective movements (entering into class, going out, marching on the line etc, in the courtyard on the stairs, in the corridors) shall be affected in an orderly manner.
- Parents/guardians shall be provided with a school identification badge for each child. NO CHILD will be released without proper identification.
- A pupil/student who arrives at school late or who stays away from school should justify, with a note from his parents/guardians, the reason for their lateness or absence.
PUPILS/STUDENTS SHALL BE FORBIDDEN TO:
- Go into the Classroom during break except duly authorized or in case of activities organized in the classroom.
- Open or close windows
- Touch any teaching equipment or material or any utensils or apparatus found in school
without permission - Bring the following to school: knives, pins, bottles, scissors, pins or any dangerous object
that may cause injury. - Play with rulers or pencils or carry them into the mouths.
- Stand still under the sun
- Pull, push, shove or hit their mates
- Get involved in any rough play as may likely cause accidents, run at full speed, throw stones, climb trees, or hang on branches, window panes, doors and walls.
SECURITY
Our school is equipped with ultra-modern video surveillance cameras and other security
gadgets. This will enhance safety and security, serve as crime deterrent, and prevent bullying in school and aids in emergency evacuation. In addition we have well trained guards who take care of the school at night and the day .
TRIPS/ EXCURSIONS
Educational trips are a regular feature in the school curriculum.
At least 3 excursions will be organized yearly.
The list of excursions endorsed for the academic year will be communicated to parents/guardians.
Parents who will specifically not want their children to take part in excursions shall notify the school in writing long before the event .
COUNSELLING & PASTORAL CARE
The school provides a comprehensive counselling service catering for students’ emotional, social, behavioral, educational, and career guidance needs.
The school can at any time invite religious authorities and any other person of high morals to come talk to the children or conduct mass, service or prayers. Parents will be duly informed. Such invited religious authorities shall be from duly legalized denominations in Cameroon. They can be Priests or Pastor, Rev, sisters etc.
VISITORS
All visitors must report to security and obtain a visitor’s badge. They will then be directed to the service concerned.
CULTURAL EVENTS AND ASSEMBLIES
Cultural events shall be organized each time deemed necessary. They will include the December show and the other official days decided by government. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.
Annually, ST. MICHAEL’S NURSERY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL (SAMINUPSS) NGEME-LIMBE holds a Science Fair an Arts Fair and careers day etc.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF ALL SCHOOL RECORDS
It is the policy of the school to maintain the confidentiality of all information contained in student’s files. Parents/guardians are requested to inform the school well in advance when a transcript or transfer report is needed for another school so that the necessary arrangements can be made.
TELEPHONE USE
Students in emergencies may use the school telephone. No cell phones are permitted for both students and staff.
SCHOOL/ MAGAZINE NEWSLETTERS
The school publishes an annual magazine for all parents/guardians. The purpose of the magazine is to keep the entire school community informed of school activities. If parents/guardians have any announcements to make regarding students’ achievements outside of school, the school would be happy to include that in their magazine – the deadline for submission is the Friday prior to the week when the Magazine will be published.
CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION
Parents/guardians are requested to channel questions regarding their children’s learning to the class or subject teacher in the first instance. If, after complete consultation with the teachers involved, a parent still wishes the matter to be addressed by the Head of Department or a member of the management team, a complete review of the situation would be undertaken. Each student/pupil shall have a communication book through which the class teacher communicates all the activities and behavior of the child every Friday. Parents/guardians are supposed to reply each time and sign the book before returning to the school on Mondays.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
The school believes that most effective way pupils/students learn is by developing a home-school partnership. Parents/guardians are therefore encouraged to attend information evenings and social events. Teachers participate in these events and also make direct contact with parents/guardians when there are concerns to be shared.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Students need to be aware of the importance of academic honesty. Expectations for ethical behaviour arise from the philosophy and values inherent and explicit in all school programs. All students are expected to participate in the programs as structured and required by the school and to comply with all subject-specific regulations and internal school deadlines.
- DEFINITION OF DISHONEST BEHAVIOUR
Examination malpractice : using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, assistance and/or aids in an effort to gain an unfair advantage.
Plagiarism: presenting, in whole or in part, another person’s words or ideas as one’s own without giving proper acknowledgement of the sources.
Collusion: when a student supports another student in committing academic dishonesty while collaboration is often encouraged, unauthorized collaboration is not permitted
B. Examples: Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Presenting materials taken from sources, such as books, periodicals, newspapers or the Internet, without appropriate referencing.
- Copying another student’s homework, test, quiz, project, book report, assignment, or take-home test.
- Allowing another student to copy a homework assignment, test, quiz, project, book report, assignment, or take-home test.
- Receiving unauthorized help on an assignment from another person, either live or over the Internet
- Changing answers on a test, assignment or project after grading.
- Using programmable technology (iPods, calculators, phones to name a few) in a manner not specified by the teacher.
- Using concealed notes on a test.
- Bringing cell phones into the examination halls
C. AII cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to an administrator and could result in the following consequences:
- First Level: Parents/guardians contacted and apprised of the incident by administrator No grade is given for work submitted.
- Second Level: Parent conference: monitoring service; no grade will be awarded for the subject.
- Third Level: Suspension appropriate to level of offense
DRESS CODE FOR TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Parents/guardians are requested to channel questions regarding their children’s learning to the class teacher or Discipline master or subject teacher in the first instance. If, after complete consultation with the teacher/s involved, a parent still wishes the matter to be addressed by the Head of Department or a member of the management team, a complete review of the situation will be undertaken.
At St. Michael’s Nursery, Primary and Secondary School (SAMINUPSS) Ngeme –Limbe, we believe that students are influenced by role models around them. All staff form an integral part of the modelling process and as professionals, it is important we provide the best example for appropriate clothing for the task at hand.
In an effort to improve standards within the teaching profession and with immediate effect, the following are not permitted as part of dressing on any week day.
-T-Shirt i.e. short, round neck vest type garment.
Jersey with reading of any kind or inappropriate lettering whether it is:
“I love new York” etc.
Slippers are not permitted in Classroom, except in cases of injury to your body and in which case you must so indicate to your supervisor
Jewelry and make-up- Keep them simple. Excessive amount of jewelry and or make-up can distract the students. They are not suited for the Classroom.
Nails should be kept clean and short. Unnecessary long nails will not be accepted.
Tube Tops and Straps Tops/strap dresses-These are not to be worn at work
Transparent blouses- It is indecent to reveal the stiches in your underwear through thin transparent blouses. Do not wear these at work
Denim items and jeans are not permitted.
Excessively high heel shoes are not permitted.
Underwear being revealed- be particularly aware of items showing either above trousers/skirt or when sitting/leaning across a desk when garments may become untucked.
– Dresses and tops should not be revealing- be particularly aware if you are likely to be bending in front of students, talking to students sitting on the floor, leaning across a table during first aid etc.
SUITABLE CLOTHING FOR SCHOOL HOURS
– Smart trousers, smart skirt (2″ above knee and below)
Smart shirt or blouse, smart dress (2″ above knee and below),
Collared T shirt/polo shirt
Jacket or smart sweater; top or cardigan
Tie or scarf
Smart short tailored shorts
Smart shoes/boots (below knee level)
SUITABLE CLOTHING FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
All staff must change into suitable clothing and footwear for RE acting as role models for the students in what is appropriate to wear
The following are acceptable PE wear:
- Track suitor jugging bottom -T shirt or polo shirt (NO slogan)
- Sport jacket or sweat shirt – shorts of a suitable length and style.
- Swim suits or swimming trunks covered by shorts and T-shirt
- All staff must wear footwear appropriate for the activity and not in breach of health and safety.
- During PE all jewelry should be removed except simple wedding rings. However; for safety reasons, if they have sharp or protruding edges, they should be removed . Teachers should only wear stud earrings.
ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND STAFF SHALL READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY AND SIGN THE ELECTRONIC VERSION AS PROOF OF TOTAL COMPREHENSION AND CONSENT. THE SIGNING OF THIS DOCUMENT AUTOMATICALLY MEANS CONSENT TO THE VARIOUS SCHOOL POLICIES SUCH AS: PICTURES, HEALTH, INSURANCE, FIELD TRIPS AND SECURITY CARE ALL CONTAINED HEREIN.
