Kura Community Conduct Expectations
At Paparoa Street School, the poari matua as the 
PCBU has a primary responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all workers, and others who may be affected by our kura operations (including ākonga and our wider kura community) (Health and Safety at Work Act 2015). Paparoa Street School is committed to providing a physically and emotionally safe place for all ākonga and kaimahi and takes all reasonable steps to eliminate racism, stigma, bullying, and any other forms of discrimination within the kura (Education and Training Act 2020, s 127). See Inclusive Kura Culture.
The Education and Training Act 2020 (s 10) defines the school community as:
- the parents, families, and whānau of the school's students
- the Māori community associated with the school
- any other person, or group of persons, who the board or a sponsor considers is part of the school community for the purposes of the relevant provision.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 defines and outlines the health and safety responsibilities of different types of duty holders within a workplace.
A PCBU is a "person conducting a business or undertaking". At Paparoa Street School, the whole poari matua is the PCBU, including the tumuaki. If events, activities, or services involve more than one PCBU, then PCBUs work together to establish responsibilities and actions for health and safety.
Conduct expectations
At Paparoa Street School, school-related activities and events, and in all communications, we expect members of the kura community to:
- comply with New Zealand legislation and regulations
Members of the kura community must comply with New Zealand laws. Specific examples include:
- Smoking and vaping is prohibited at kura under the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 (s 7A).
- It is an offence under the Education and Training Act 2020 (s 241) for an adult to intentionally insult, abuse, or intimidate a kaiako or kaimahi within the presence or hearing of any ākonga of the kura and on kura premises or in any other place where ākonga of the kura are assembled for kura purposes.
- It is an offence under the Prohibition of Gang Insignia in Government Premises Act 2013 (s 6) to display gang insignia at any time on kura grounds.
- follow any reasonable requests or instructions from the kura
- treat kaimahi kura and other members of the kura community with respect
- support ākonga learning
- take reasonable care of their own health and safety
- take reasonable care that their behaviour does not negatively affect the health and safety of others
- follow relevant kura policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
- supporting our inclusive kura culture and kura values
- respecting the privacy of others (e.g. sharing images)
- using digital technology and social media safely and responsibly
- complying with kura expectations about smoking, vaping, and using alcohol, drugs, and other harmful substances
- protecting kura property and resources.
For conduct expectations applying to specific groups, see Poari Matua Responsibilities, Kaimahi Conduct, Behaviour Management, and Manuhiri.
Managing concerns and incidents
Our kura is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all members of our kura community. Anyone who wants to bring a matter to the attention of the kura is encouraged to follow our concerns and complaints procedures, including contacting an appropriate person at the kura. We expect concerns and complaints to be raised respectfully, constructively, and with a willingness to work collaboratively to resolve the matter. If a member of the kura community has a concern or complaint about an ākonga who is not their child, they should contact the kura. They should not contact the ākonga or their parents/caregivers directly. See Raising Concerns and Complaints.
If there is a concern or complaint about community conduct, or an incident occurs, we aim to address the matter promptly and effectively. This includes meeting the principles of natural justice. See Assessing and Responding to Concerns and Complaints ("Matters involving other members of the school community").
Certain incidents may require immediate action:
- If a person is on kura grounds without permission or a legitimate reason and/or refuse to leave when requested, they may be considered a trespasser. See Trespasser or Attacker on Kura Grounds.
- If gang insignia is worn on kura grounds, the person wearing it may be asked to remove the gang insignia or leave.
- If necessary, kaimahi contact the police.
Related policies
Legislation
- Education and Training Act 2020
- Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
- Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990
- Gangs Act 2024
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