​​Expectations regarding acceptable and appropriate conduct are made known to all students, parents, and school staff, as well as to temporary staff or visitors. The School Code of Conduct will apply to students and adults while at school (including before and after school), while going to and from school, and while attending school curricular or extra-curricular functions or activities at any location.

​ We Earn Our D.R.U.M. by being… D Devoted & Determined R Respectful & Responsible U Understanding & Uplifting M Mindful & Moral

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At Norgate Xwemélch'stn we work together to build an inclusive, caring and safe learning community. where we hold each other responsible in pursuit of what is best for individuals and the whole group.  Our school Code of Conduct serves to support all students’ sense of belonging and well-being.  We aim to help students develop a strong sense of self and deep appreciation for family, community, and the land.  Earning Our D.R.U.M. is about being balanced in how we treat ourselves and others, developing caring relationships with each other, and being principled by doing what we know is right and acting in harmony with our environment.  By demonstrating the characteristics associated with the D.R.U.M., we can maintain a safe and positive learning community.

“Learning involves recognizing the consequences to one's actions." – First Peoples Principles of Learning (First Nations Education Steering Committee)

 Developing understanding of how our actions impact others, events and our surroundings is at the heart of our Code of Conduct.  Individual positive actions are helpful, however, it is only through collective positive actions that we can Earn our D.R.U.M.

“Learning is relational…and involves generational roles and responsibilities." – First Peoples Principles of Learning (First Nations Education Steering Committee)

By valuing reciprocal relationships, we help our students recognize that when they contribute positively to the community, the community in turn supports them.  We gain wisdom from the Coast Salish people to strengthen our understanding of how to honour each other, and we lean on Norgate Xwemélch'stn families when supporting students.  Similarly, we seek to create opportunities for students to work and learn in partnership with one another.   Older students are viewed as role models for younger students.  At Norgate Xwemélch'stn, we aim to treat each other with compassion, to do our best, and to be our best as a learning community.

This Code of Conduct was developed in accordance with the School Act (Sections 6, 10, 85, 91), the School Act Regulations and the School District #44 Policy #302.   All students and school community members, regardless of Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age have the right to enjoy a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment as outlined by the BC Human Rights Code.  To this end, we promote and teach how to treat one another with kindness, empathy, and compassion.  We also have measures in place to prevent and respond to bullying.​

 Anyone who contravenes our Code of Conduct is subject to consequences as deemed appropriate by the school administration, in accordance with laws, legislation and school district policies.​

NXCE Code of Conduct​ (updated May, 2024)