Communication Procedures
Hunter Sports High School is committed to effective and respectful partnerships with parents/caregivers, families and the wider school community in the education and wellbeing of our students and children.
The objective of communication between parents/carers and the school is always to arrive at an outcome which enhances the learning opportunities of our students. At Hunter Sports High School, we expect and understand that everyone will, in any form of communication, always adhere to a respectful and dignified manner. In adhering to these principles, we aim to strengthen the positive partnership between parents/carers and the school, to enhance the wellbeing of students and to provide quality educational outcomes.
The Hunter Sports High School Respectful Communication policy reflects the principles of the Code of Conduct for Department of Education employees, and students. It clarifies the standards of behaviour that are expected of parents/carers/families, students, community members and employees of the Department of Education. It outlines that stakeholders should behave respectfully to all members of the school community and show courtesy to students, teachers, and families. At Hunter Sports HS, the wellbeing of students and their education is paramount. Therefore, interested parties should treat one another with dignity, communicate and behave courteously and cooperate with others with the view that actions can have a long-term effect on relationships.