1.

Definitions

“education” means instruction, teaching or training provided to learners;

“Principals” means the owners;

“Executive Committee” means the Executive Committee of the Abeille Ruche School;

“learner(s)” means a learner who has paid the annual fees and is as such, registered to attend
the school

“parent(s)” means the natural parent(s) of a leaner or the legal guardian(s) and/or
custodian(s) of a learner.

2. Name: Abeille Ruche School

3. Street Address: Foundation phase & Intermediate Phase

Junior High School
12 Barrow Road 3 Utrecht St
Monte Vista Monte Vista
7460 7460

4. email Address: abeilleruche@lantic.net

abeilleruche@absamail.co.za

5. Mission Statement:

It is the aim of Abeille Ruche School to foster:

• Independent thinking
• Self-confidence
• Strong moral values, based on Christ’s teachings
• Respect for others
• A responsible attitude towards the environment and society

To this end, Abeille Ruche School provides:

• Christian, not Humanistic education
• High academic standards
• Assistance with problem areas
• Continuous assessment
• Highly qualified, skilled educators
6. Governance and Professional Management

6.1. Governance of the school is vested in its Principals with the executive committee providing a
supporting role only.

6.2. The professional management of the school must be undertaken by the Principals. The Principals
have the authority of control and management over all staff members of the school.

7. Objectives of the School

7.1. To assist and guide learners to achieve a holistic education, through the acquisition of knowledge,
skills, attitudes and values.

7.2. To provide for the learners’ educational needs without discrimination in any way.

7.3. To instill Christian values, through daily devotions.

7.4. To offer small class sizes within a homely, nurturing environment.

7.5. To serve the community by preparing learners in such a way that they will be able to function as
effective citizens within their community.

7.6. To provide the opportunity to the staff of the school to grow professionally, to obtain work fulfilment
and to deliver education of the highest quality.

7.7. To acquire assets, raise income and to utilise the same for the benefit of the school, its staff and
pupils.

8. Feeder Area

Given its location, the school traditionally serves Monte Vista and its surrounding areas. However, learners
from outside of this area are also welcome.

9. Functions and Allocated Functions of the Principals

9.1. The Principals are responsible for determining the admission and registration requirements of
learners.

9.2. The Principals are responsible for determining the fee structure of the school.

9.3. The Principals are responsible for all legal and financial requirements of the school.

9.4. The Principals are responsible for providing services and facilities in the interests of the learners and
of education.

9.5. The Principals are responsible for the appointment of teachers and support staff.

9.6. The Principals must investigate any transgression of the code of conduct, and may implement
disciplinary action against learners who transgress the code of conduct; such disciplinary action may
include the suspension and / or expulsion of the learner. The Principals may request the assistance of
the executive committee in the application of discipline.
10. Functions and Responsibilities of the Executive Committee

10.1. Assistance with debt collection.

10.2. Assistance with the application of the code of conduct of both learners and staff.

10.3. Assistance with marketing and advertising.

10.4. Raising funds through the activities of the fund raising subcommittee and giving approval for the use
of such funds raised.

11. Liability of Members of the Executive Committee

A member of the executive committee is not liable for any debt, damage or loss incurred by the school unless
he or she acted without authorisation, with malicious intent or negligently and can therefore be held
responsible for such debt, damage or loss.

12. Composition of the Executive Committee

The executive committee will be composed as follows:

• The Principals of the school
• Parent representatives for each class
• One member of staff of the school
• Co-opted members if necessary and as determined by the Executive Committee.

13. Term of Office of the Executive Committee

13.1. The term of office of a member of the executive committee shall be for a minimum of 12
months, and shall not exceed four (4) consecutive years, unless special conditions warrant a
departure from the maximum period, determination of which is at the sole discretion of the
Executive Committee.

13.2. Provided they are otherwise eligible, all members of the Executive Committee are eligible for co-
option after the expiry of their minimum terms of office.

13.3. The election of the parent representatives will take place at the Parent Information Evening. The
elected representatives will then elect a chairperson and secretary from amongst themselves.

14. Quorum

At least 50% of members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting

15. Meetings

15.1. The Executive Committee shall meet at least once every school term and at least 7 days’ notice in
writing shall be given of meetings.

15.2. All items to be added to the agenda must be submitted to the chairperson/secretary at least 24
hours before the meeting.

15.3. The Executive Committee shall be re-elected at the Parent Information Evening, at a date set by
the principals within the first month of each school year
 15.4. The convenor of the fund-raising committee shall render a report on its activities at the Parent
Information Evening.

15.5. Decisions of the Executive Committee are taken by a simple majority. Each member of the
committee has one vote. At the conclusion of voting, the Chairperson shall, in addition to his or
her deliberative vote have a casting vote. Co-opted members of the Executive Committee may
not vote.

16. Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes of the proceedings of meetings of the Executive Committee shall be recorded and retained by
the Secretary.

17. Bank Account: Fund raising

17.1. The Executive Committee must open and maintain a bank account and deposit all funds raised by the
fund raising activities in this account. The fund-raising convenor and a principal are to have signing
powers.

17.2. The financial year commences on the first day of January and ends on the last day of December.

18. Amendment of Constitution

A decision to amend the constitution requires consensus of the members of the Executive Committee who
are present at a duly convened meeting. Should consensus not be reached, the existing status quo will be
maintained.

Members of the Executive Committee must be given a minimum of fourteen (14) days written notice of the
intended changes prior to the meeting.