Code of Conduct

Aims

  • To promote appropriate behaviour during all Scouting activities
  • To develop and maintain a positive, safe, respectful environment
  • To reward good behaviour and manage unacceptable behaviour

Golden Rules
Do

  • Be helpful, kind and polite
  • As you are asked
  • Respect other people
  • Respect all property
  • Listen to others
  • Take turns

Do Not

  • Fight, hit or kick
  • Swear or shout
  • Make rude signs or gestures
  • Bully
  • Make racial or hateful comments
  • Take anything that is not yours

Card System

If a rule has been broken a leader may issue:

  • First offenceYellow card
  • Second offenceRed card

Serious incidents will lead to an immediate red card. Issue of either card may lead to a verbal warning in the presence of a parent/carer that day. A second red card per term will lead to a written warning to a parent/carer. A third red card per term may result in suspension, and a meeting with parents/carers to discuss how to best resolve the issue.