Here in Tas. the system for internal suspensions seems to be quite similar, and I don't quite understand the damn thing either. My son, also in first year of high school has had a couple of the internal suspension things and one where the teachers banned hin from school for a day. Too damn bad that I was in the middle of a TAFE course and ended up having to miss my classes as a result. When questions were asked of the reason for the suspension it transpired that the teacher was young, not very experienced and had handed out warnings to at least half the class. My son made the mistake of telling her how not imnpressed he was with her behaviour. I am all for children having manners and learning all the right values, but the teachers should lead by example and most folk I know agree that children will respond to positive reinforcement before being yelled at and banned from things.

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Each school has their own discipline plan usually formulated by the school council (this usually includes the Principal,Community Rep,President of the P and C and Parent Rep)They must however follow the Education Dept guidelines.It would probably be worth your while asking the principal if you can look at the discipline plan.If other parents feel the plan is out dated or not acceptable then you can approach your school council to have it reviewed.

Hope this helps

To ensure the safety and well being of the other children in the school. School's are nothing like they use to be. When my parenst were young the teachers used a strap to wip them or a ruler along the nuckles, but they don't do that anymore obvioulsy, so I disagree about the robot thing. It's a parents responsibilty to teach there children how to be curtious and respect other people, and there thing's, it's starts at home.  

I agree- keep a diary. 

Although I am not sure how expecting children to conform to a set of behavioural expectations that they have usually set for themselves is turning them into 'robots'. If a child is being noisy or not doing what is expected of them, they can't learn, the other kids cant learn, the teacher cant do their job. I would liek to believe that it is only when it is a persistent issue that they children are removed from their class, but i know it  isnt always the case.  If you are unhappy with how the school is disciplining your son talk to his teacher. If you find no joy their talk to the principle. if there is still nothing happening go to the education authority in your country. You always have the option of giving the teacher a behaviour plan you would like her to follow, or moving schools. you could always home school the kids if you want, but there a social factors that need to be considered in doing so.

This probably isnt exactly what you wanted to hear but it's my opinion of what I would do in the situation.

I would be checking that one with the education department regulations in your state.  there are some bizarre rules in schools these days.  Start keeping a diary of every event and conversation so if you need back up in future you have it.