CODE OF ETHICS
For the Boys
All Boys studying in the BPS will seek to
maintain highest standard of discipline and exemplary standard of
conduct. All their actions will exhibit integrity, honesty and probity
. The following will be strictly followed:-
a)
Live by
the school motto – ‘Shraddha,
Gyan, Karam.
b)
Exchange salutations and greetings with
everyone they meet.
c) Do
not borrow money from each other or from a teacher.
d)
Be punctual for all classes and school
events.
e)
Be honest in their dealing with the canteen
contractor, Tuck-shop and with shops outside the school.
f) Always
be properly dressed, always possess all items of dress prescribed for
the school.
g)
Respect all prefects, all elders, staff and
all parents.
h)
Do not cheat in the examinations.
i)
Always be physically fit Morning PT is a
must.
j)
Be always attentive in the class and help
in the creation of learning environment.
k)
Never break bounds. Understand that moving
outside and that too without permission damages school reputation.
l)
Do not indulge in any unlawful activity
like smoking, chewing of tobacco etc.
In the Hostel
a)
Follow hostel routine diligently.
b)
Keep your room neat & clean
c)
Create a learning environment.
d)
Respect
all officials –
Housemaster, AHM, Hostel Supdtt. & House Attendant.
e)
Participate willingly in all Shramdan
f)
Maintain proper discipline during prep.
g)
Respect all visitors to the house and help
them.
h)
Help in the maintenance of House notice
boards.
i)
Represent house in all activities or as
many as possible.
j)
Never keep CASH or MOBILE phone.
k)
Never use heating appliances.
l)
Always keep your House/cupboard in the inspection order
m)
Never rag your juniors.
n)
Always consult your Housemaster on all important issues.
In the Mess
a)
Reach mess in time for all meals.
b)
Attend all meals in proper dress.
c)
Do not waste food
d)
Eat properly and chew each morsel at least
32 times.
e)
Observe all manners and etiquettes.
f)
Do not talk while eating.
g)
Forward your observations if any to the
Mess Manager.
h)
Say prayers before and after the meals.
i)
Show due respect to all mess employees
j)
Keeps the mess neat and clean.
In the School Campus
a)
Always be properly dressed as per rules.
b)
Always walk on the road, no crossing of
fields/lawns.
c)
Do not pluck flowers.
d)
Pick up all papers/polythene bags and throw
them in the garbage bins.
e)
Appreciate the neat layout of campus and
become familiar with the names of all flowers, tress and birds.
In the School Building
a)
Reach classes/morning assembly in time.
b)
Keep your class neat and clean.
c)
Be always properly dressed. Chappals/Sandals
not permitted.
d)
Always read the student notice board.
e)
Help in the making of charts for your
class.
f)
Respect authority of your Head boy/Monitor.
g)
Never throw chalk pieces here & there.
h)
Do not talk loudly in the school building
i)
Always complete your assignments.
j)
Always respect your class rules.
On the play ground
a)
Always play with the spirit of the game.
b)
Never damage sports infrastructure/
equipment.
c)
Be always properly dressed.
d)
Give your best while competing.
e)
Respect your opponent and at the and of a
game, always shake hands with the competitor.
During outings/Tours/Holidays
a)
Be in proper school dress.
b)
Remember you are school’s ambassador so
conduct yourself with dignity & honesty.
c)
Always go out in time & come back in time.
d)
Never argue with a shopkeeper and never
lower your dignity.
e)
Always talk in English.
f)
Meet everyone with a smile.
Towards Teachers
a)
Always respect your teachers.
b)
Never talk ill of your teachers.
c)
Approach your teachers for all academic
problems.
d)
Follow your teachers advise to succeed.
e)
Treat them as your guide, counsellor and
Guru.
Towards Parents
a)
Always respect your parents.
b)
Communicate with them through written
letter once every month.
c)
Never hide anything from your parents.
d)
Never let down your parents.
e)
Whenever in problem/stress, consult your
parents.
Academics
a)
Fix your target in the beginning of the
term and put in sustained hard work to achieve it.
b)
Do not sleep till your daily target has
been achieved.
c)
Clarify all concept from the teachers.
d)
Read one non-textual book every month.
e)
Develop yourself as a good public speaker.
f)
Help your peer group to study better.
Miscellaneous
a)
Always talk in English
b)
Keep others interests ahead of yours.
c)
Always return things that you find.
d)
Pay respect to all elders.
e)
Pray regularly and meditate for sometimes
on regular basis.
f)
Develop a sense of appreciation and a
spirit of scientific inquiry.
g)
Develop creativity, an innovative spirit
and a keen eye for detail.
h)
Appreciate indianness and respect all
national symbols.
i)
Emerge as leader in all situations.
j)
Keep
the school flag, flying high
–
always
k)
Never rag your juniors.
l)
Never indulge in wrongdoing. However if
caught then accept punishment like a Man.
m)
Self
confidence is the key to success
–
work to develop a confident personality.
n)
Be a proud Indian- always and every time.
o)
Always contribute to environmental safety
and promote consciousness towards a green life.
p)
Never
do a wrong –
always stand by the courage of your convictions.
q)
Never destroy school property. Treat it as
your own.
What if code of ethics is violated
The following punishment may be awarded if
the CODE is violated. Quantum of punishment will vary depending on
gravity of offence. All boys will make efforts never to violate the code
of ethics.
a)
fine
b)
debarred from outings.
c)
detailed on social service
d)
letter to parents
e)
Suspension from school.
f)
Withdrawal from school.
For
the Staff
The staff appointed in BPS shall conduct
themselves in such a way as to:-
a) Set
the highest standards of courtesy, personal conduct and discipline;
b) be
properly turned out at all times, according to the dress regulations as
prescribed by the Principal;
c) be
punctual on all occasions and for all parades/periods/meals;
d) mix
well socially, be courteous and respectful to ladies, and establish good
human relations based on tolerance, sensitivity and goodwill;
e) maintain
good order and discipline and show obedience to rules, orders and
instructions passed by the Principal or on his behalf or with his
concurrence by their immediate superiors;
f) take
notice of and check or report instantly any act of dishonesty, fraud,
negligence, infringement of orders, or impropriety of conduct, committed
by another member of staff or by a student/a group of students;
g) be
dignified, polite and temperate in speech, correspondence and behaviour.
h) Exhibit
pride in their calling;
i) be
just and impartial in their dealings with the staff and the students;
j) pay
compliments to their seniors and meticulously and suitably return
compliments paid to them by their juniors/subordinates;
k) be
co-operative and cordial with their colleagues and pupils;
l) exercise
utmost caution in handling material of secret/confidential nature, and
ensure that information of this nature is not passed on to those not
authorised to receive it;
m)
be temperate and sober in their habits, and
abide by the laws relating to intoxicating drugs and drinks;
n) acquaint
themselves with regulations and orders governing them and abide by the
rules and regulations show due respect to authorities;
o) consider
school property and funds as if they were placed in their trust, and
exercise the same prudence and care as they would do so to their own
property and funds;
p) make
every effort to prevent crime, and report attempts made by others to
screen its existence,
q)
declare the composition and size of their
families at the time of their appointment,
r)
report to the Principal immediately, the
details of any case in which their character or conduct has been
impugned by a court of inquiry or a law court,
s)
take permission from the Principal before
leaving the station even on holidays,
t) not
employ any school employee or use any school animal, vehicle, stores or
funds for private purposes except where such employment/use is
specifically authorised by the prescribed authority.
u) Report
to the Principal the full details and circumstances of the case, if
arrested or released on bail after being arrested on ground involving
moral turpitude or a criminal case.
v) No
narcotic substance and alcoholic drinks are to be imbibed in the campus.
w)
Ignorance of rules and
regulations will not be pleaded for non-adherence to the prescribed
rules which are liable to amendment from time to time.
The members of BPS staff shall in
addition:-
a) remain
physically fit to play games with the students.
b) exhibit
lively and intelligent interest in games and sports;
c) be
willing to take boys out on excursions and hikes;
d) take
keen interest in co-curricular activities to get to know the boys more
intimately and to help them unfold their personalities;
e) conscientiously
strive to improve the quality of their teaching by constantly updating
their own knowledge and by learning and trying the new techniques
evolved for efficiently teaching their subject;
f) be
methodical and enthusiastic about all that they do;
g) be
sympathetic and patient with slow learners and weak students;
h) remain
clear of narrow and sectarian approach in the handling of boys, while
recognising the individual needs and characteristics of students;
i) by
precept and personal example, instill in the minds of the pupils a love
for their motherland, regard and respect for the law of the land, and
the ideals like love for the weak and the down trodden, and universal
brotherhood.
j) pay
special attention to boys from weaker section of society with a view to
bringing them at par, in all respects with others, especially in the
initial uptake period.
The members of a School staff shall not:-
a) use
their appointments to promote their personal views on religion, caste
and political affiliations;
b) indulge
in any trade or business activity or own and manage an insurance agency
or accept any job of remunerative character from a source other than the
school;
c) permit
their dependent blood relations to pursue any business interest that
may directly and indirectly interfere with their performance or of
other employees of the school or compromise their position;
d) be
under the influence of any alcoholic drink or drug during the course of
their duty or allow their performance of duty to be affected by such
drinks or drugs;
e) apply
for any assignment or job outside the School or take any public
examination except with the prior approval of the Principal.
f) represent
their grievances except through proper channel or canvass any
non-official or political influence or support in furtherance of
matters pertaining to their service in the school;
g) accept
or permit members of their families to accept on their behalf any gift
from any pupil; parent, or a person with whom they have come in contact
by virtue of their position in the school;
h) give
any evidence derived from unpublished official records relating to any
of the affairs of the school, except with the permission of the
Principal who may give or withhold such permission as he thinks fit.
i) communicate
with the authorities controlling the radio or any other mass media
through letters or articles or delivers lecturers on controversial
issues or having a political agenda;
j) sub-let
their residential quarters in any form or permit persons of doubtful
antecedents to stay with them;
k) permit
persons other than members of their own families (which would include
wife, children, brothers, sisters and parents wholly dependent on the
bonafide employee) to stay with them permanently in their quarters;
l) lend
money to or borrow it from any other school employee or any other person
on interest except any bank or established financial institute like
co-operative societies etc;
m)
gamble, or speculate or indulge in a game
of chance unless such an activity is organised in the school club itself
on no profit basis and that too exclusively for staff members and is in
the knowledge of the Principal.
n) keep
pets and Milk cattle within the school campus except with the explicit
approval of the school authorities, which may be refused or if granted
can be withdrawn at any time without assigning any reason;
o)
give alms or encouraging beggary in any
form within the school campus;
p)
execute private work in a school workshop,
art room, vehicle garage, etc.
q)
give tuitions for a consideration during or
outside school hours;
r) undertake
proof reading against payment or promote sale of books etc, except that
they may accept examinership of Boards/Examining bodies with the prior
written approval of the Principal.
s) get
into heavy debt or declare himself insolvent;
t) indulge
in any activity which is illegal under the law of the land.
u) will
not become members and participate in deliberations of any unauthorized
association and indulge in union activities.
Towards the parents/visitors
The conduct of all employees towards the
Parents/Visitors is a reflection of the ethos of the school and
therefore all concerned will ensure quality interaction with the
parents/visitors. Following will be ensured:-
a)
Parents/Visitor will always be welcomed and
male to feel at home.
b) All
conversation with them will be polite and to the point.
c) All
their concerns will be resolved by taking appropriate action.
d) The
progress of their child will be discussed with them by concerned staff
and problem areas if any will be discussed.
e) Staff
will spend adequate time with the parents to ensure resolution of all
issues to their satisfaction.
f) If
a parental concern is not adequately addressed the parents may be
advised to meet the principal.
g) No
round about answers will be given. Specific issues will be settled
meticulously. For example if a parent complains about non checking of
note books then concerned teacher along with the note books will
be called so that parental concern is settled. Similarly if a parent
complains about any service (Dhobi, Mess food etc) specific
answers will be provided. Brushing aside parental concern will not do
any good to the school.
h)
All staff will consider parents as the
primary clientele of the school & respond to them accordingly.
INFRINGEMENT OF CODE OF ETHICS
Non observance of any one or more of the
above code will be treated as misconduct on the part of the concerned
employee and will make him liable to disciplinary action.
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