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Raising responsibility

Respect and responsibility are core values at our school. Students are expected to take responsibility for their decisions and to make good choices.

The raising responsibility scheme

At Rooty Hill High School, the Raising Responsibility System (RRS - designed by Marvin Marshall) is used to develop effective procedures and identify behaviour that is "above (or below) the line". In the RRS, discipline is defined as a quality held by students, staff and parents in managing their own work, behaviour and lives. It is the lack of discipline that leads to poor choices and negative consequences. The role of the students, teachers and other adults is to develop procedures and systems to help all students demonstrate cooperative and democratic behaviour – doing the right thing. It is also the role of teachers and adults to act when students are bossing, bullying or unable to control their own behaviours (anarchy).

All Year 7 students and new enrolments are taught how to demonstrate the school's values using these charts as the basis for understanding their behaviour. 

Download the Raising Responsibility System Poster (PDF 101KB)

Download the Raising Responsibility System Levels of Development (PDF 114KB)

Download the Raising Responsibility System Impulse Management Cards (PDF 95KB)

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Rooty Hill High School is situated on Darug land. The Rooty Hill High School community would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we have the privilege to live, work and share each day. Staff and students strive to uphold the actions of our Reconciliation Action Plan. Our commitment extends from the classroom, to the school grounds and into the community. We show respect to Country by ensuring that all staff and students take responsibility for and engage with annual events to contribute to the ongoing learning that takes place in the classroom. We acknowledge and work on maintaining strong relationships with members of the community and our Elders that assist with continuing our Aboriginal Education journey. We would like to pay respect to all Elders who have come before us; they inspire us to make a positive cultural and educational change.

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