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Course Calendar 2016–2017
iii. ensure that a student, and her parents as required, have the opportunity to present fully and
fairly their version of events and explanation and to have these taken into account by the
decision-maker;
iv. ensure that the decisions will be made in a fair and impartial way; and
v. document completely and accurately all aspects of the process and decision.
Investigation and Documentation
The general procedure that Havergal will observe to investigate and address any reports of breaches of
the Code of Conduct is as follows:
i. The teacher who observes or learns of the incident/behaviour will report it as soon as
possible to the Head of School (Junior or Upper).
ii. The Head of School will collaborate with the Assistant Head (Junior, Middle, Senior or
Boarding) in investigating the alleged breach of the Code of Conduct.
iii. The investigation will include an interview with all those who are alleged to be involved in
order to determine degree of involvement, facts and related issues.
iv. As part of the investigation, a student will be provided with an opportunity to explain her
conduct, respond to the allegation and be heard with respect to the incident/behaviour in
question.
v. The school will document all discussions and interviews undertaken by its employees.
vi. After initial interviews, the students, and parents as required, will be informed of the facts as
determined during the investigation.
vii. Initial interviews may conclude the process or indicate that further investigation is required.
viii. If a student denies an allegation and a matter of credibility arises, the student and her parents
will be given an opportunity to meet with the Head of School who will make the discipline
determination in order to present her version of events, including mitigating circumstances;
testing or challenging the evidence against the student; and make a submission as to possible
sanctions.
ix. Depending on the outcome of the investigation, the Head of School may determine that one
or more sanctions are warranted. Depending on the severity of the incident/behaviour, other
administrators may collaborate in determining the nature of the sanction.
x. Communication with the student, and parents as required, will clearly indicate the breach in
Havergal’s Code of Conduct and the consequences for infractions.
xi. Where a number of students are involved in a breach of the Code of Conduct, any written
communication from Havergal College will ensure confidentiality of individual students
by relaying only those circumstances relevant to the student who is receiving the written
communication.