Ministry urges distinction between discipline and punishment

The Ministry of Education says in its Pastoral Policy that schools should distinguish between punishment and discipline.

The policy says that discipline should be viewed as a process of attaining self-mastery and self-control. It explains that students, who have learnt to be accountable for their actions are much more likely to be well behaved.

The policy views students' involvement in school governance as an integral part of an effective pastoral programme. This is because a school exists for students.

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