Western Australian Current Regulations Western Australian Current Regulations (1) The principal of a
government school may by order (an order ), either generally or in a specific
case —
(a)
prohibit an item or animal that is specified in the order from being brought
on to the school’s premises without the permission of the principal; or
(b)
prohibit an item that is specified in the order from being used or consumed on
the school’s premises without the permission of the principal; or
(c)
place conditions on —
(i)
the use or consumption on the school’s premises of
an item that is specified in the order; or
(ii)
the presence of an animal on the school’s premises
that is specified in the order.
(2) An order may be
made for one or more of the following purposes —
(a) to
manage and control the school and persons on the school’s premises;
(b) to
maintain good order on the school’s premises;
(c) to
ensure the safety and welfare of persons on the school’s premises;
(d) to
prevent or minimise damage to property that comprises, or is located at, the
school’s premises (whether or not the property is vested in the
Minister).
(3) An order that
applies to persons generally is of no effect unless it is in writing and
posted for public display at the school’s premises for the duration of
the period in which the order is to apply.
(4) An order that
applies to a specific person is of no effect unless it has been given to that
person, either orally or in writing.
(5) If an order
applies to all students at the school it is sufficient compliance with
subregulations (3) and (4) if notice of the terms of the order is given
by any of the following methods —
(a)
announcement to classes;
(b)
announcement at an assembly;
(c) in a
written circular or other school publication.
(6) An order is of no
effect to the extent of any inconsistency with a licence or permission given
under regulation 72(1).
(7) A person must
comply with an order.
Penalty: $500.