We are passionate about “growing children” in an atmosphere of total acceptance, love and support! We believe that every child will blossom and flourish where care and kindness abounds.

Children rise to expectation – therefore we encourage a sound sense of selfworth and a caring attitude in every child. A strong, positive value system underpins the development of fine, productive young ladies and gentlemen.

Therefore, an empathy for the community and a reverence for the past are upheld at Embury. Values such as honour, loyalty, tolerance, understanding and commitment to hard work are encouraged in all our pupils.

OUR VISION:

• always at the forefront of education.
• a vibrant (productive, lively), dynamic (forward moving and impact making), stimulating (motivating and exciting) environment.
• constantly evaluating and assimilating sound, new educational strategies.
• reviewing our curriculum (Intra and Extra curricular) on an ongoing basis in order to allow our learners the skills that are relevant for their current and future educational, vocational, social and personal needs, talents and interest.
• constantly evolving to facilitate opportunities for every child to achieve success and excellence in every area and phase of his/ her development.
• fostering an appetite and zest for life long learning and emotional, spiritual, physical and social growth, development and service.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Embury College is committed to ensure that its pupils become independent citizens by:

• offering an atmosphere that is warm, caring and conducive to learning.
• upholding old fashioned Christian norms.
• promoting excellence
• maximizing potential

CODE OF CONDUCT

The Code of Conduct at Embury College is aimed at establishing and maintaining a respect for the ethos and values of the school. The Code hereby serves to create a set of guidelines for acceptable behaviour, as well as punishments that may be implemented if the Code is breached in anyway. It should be kept in mind that although the Code is comprehensive in its structure and content, each individual punishment will be assessed in the light of the misdemeanour committed. Learners at the College are expected to be au fait with the code and are required to maintain strict obedience to the rules therein. Changes to the Code may be made at the discretion of the school and learners will be notified immediately should such alterations be enforced.

SCHOOL ETHOS

Empathy for the community and a reverence for the past are rooted in the school. Values such as honour, loyalty, tolerance and respect are constantly supported and encouraged in all learners. The school has been established on a set of shared values upon which all policies and actions are based. For Embury College and its staff, the future means a series of challenges charged with innovation and a constant striving to achieve and maintain excellence.

BEHAVIOUR

• Learners should always strive to maintain the ethos of the school by behaving in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Learners should always remain helpful, polite and considerate of other peoples needs.
• Racist and sexist comments, abusive language, violent behaviour, bullying and vandalism are not permitted at the College and will be severely dealt with.
• Learners are not permitted to tamper with, damage or deface property belonging to other learners or the school.
• Learners are expected to greet staff and visitors to the school.
• The school environment should be respected, cleaned, cared for and protected by all learners.
• Learners should always abide by the dress code of the school and wear their uniform with pride.
• Learners are encouraged to assist with the discipline of the school and should report any incidents or misdemeanours committed.

DRESS CODE AND APPEARANCE POLICY

The uniform requirements for learners will be available from reception. Learners are expected to abide by the dress code at all times.

BOYS

• Conventional school haircut. Hair is not permitted to touch either the ears or collar.
• The use of gel or any other hair product used to ‘shape’ the hair is strictly forbidden.
• They are not permitted to shave, highlight or dye their hair.
• They must remain clean shaven at all times.
• The wearing of jewellery or any other form of body piercing is prohibited.

GIRLS

• No rolling of skirts is allowed. Skirts must sit no higher than 5cm above the knee.
• Proper underwear must be worn and no bikini tops or costumes are allowed under uniforms.
• Only black or white hair bands and clips are allowed to be worn in the hair, no brown or navy. If hair is touching the collar, it must be tied up. No hair is permitted to be in the face and all hair must be clipped away. No highlights, lowlights or dying of hair are acceptable.
• No loop, teardrop or any other form of hanging earrings are allowed. Only small round studs may be worn. A single earring is only permitted to be worn in the earlobe. Any other form of religious jewellery must be accepted by the principal following a letter from parents. There should be no piercings/earrings anywhere else on the body.
• No make-up is allowed. This includes foundation, mascara, etc, as well as coloured lip gloss. Only colourless lip-ice is allowed. (Make-up remover will be kept on campus and offenders will receive detention).
• No tattoos or any other form of permanent make-up is allowed.
• Nails must be short. Cutex, nail varnish and French manicures are prohibited.

INTERNET USAGE POLICY

There are computers with internet access and a networked printer in designated classrooms in the school. Use of the internet is hereby, strictly monitored and restricted to academic purposes only. No child is permitted to access the internet without adult supervision. Furthermore, each computer system is protected by stringent security levels and settings which, may not be tampered with.

Should a child not adhere to these regulations, the discipline policy will be implemented according to the specific nature of the transgression or material downloaded.

ACADEMIC POLICY

ASSIGNMENTS

• There will be a 10% deduction per day if assignments are not handed in on time. Similarly, parents will be notified and the learner will receive detention and a demerit.
• Plagiarism of work will receive an automatic 0% and the learner will receive detention and a demerit.

ASSESSMENTS:

• If learners are absent for control tests, a doctors certificate is required and the learner will write the test on his/her first day back at school.
• If the learner returns after two or more days, he/she will be marked absent for that particular assessment.
• Exceptional circumstances will be taken into consideration and will be dealt with according to the specific situation.
• Please note that NO second test will be set for the learner if he/she fails to complete the assessment within the specified time frame.

SUBJECT CHOICE IN THE FET PHASE (Grade 10-12)

• Learners, who choose to study Accounting, Physical Science or Information Technology in this phase, will also be required to study Mathematics (Core).
• Learners will be required to obtain a minimum of a ‘D’ aggregate in Mathematics in Grade 9 in order to study these specified learning areas.
• Therefore, learners who opt to study Mathematical Literacy will not be able to choose any of the above mentioned subjects.
• Learners will not be allowed to change subject packages after the completion of their Grade 10 academic year.