Student Code of Conduct

The Almond Rouge Student Code of Conduct outlines the standards of behaviour expected from all students, participants, and learners taking part in Almond Rouge programmes, workshops, webinars, courses, field trips, and other learning activities.

Our goal is to create a respectful, safe, inclusive, and professional learning environment where every student can learn, connect, and grow.

By participating in an Almond Rouge programme, students agree to uphold these standards.

Students are expected to:

• Treat facilitators, speakers, staff, fellow students, partners, and guests with respect.
• Communicate politely and professionally, both online and offline.
• Respect different opinions, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Avoid insults, harassment, bullying, intimidation, discrimination, or inappropriate comments.
• Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on themselves and Almond Rouge.

Students are expected to:

• Arrive on time for physical sessions and join virtual sessions promptly.
• Notify the appropriate Almond Rouge representative if they are unable to attend a session they have registered for.
• Remain engaged throughout sessions where possible.
• Avoid unnecessary disruptions during classes, workshops, webinars, and other activities.

For programmes with attendance requirements, repeated absence or lateness may affect eligibility for certificates or other programme benefits.

Almond Rouge encourages students to actively participate in their learning.

Students should:

• Ask relevant questions and contribute constructively to discussions.
• Participate in activities, assignments, group work, and practical sessions where required.
• Be open to learning, feedback, and new perspectives.
• Respect the learning environment by avoiding unnecessary distractions.
• Take responsibility for their own learning and development.

When interacting through WhatsApp groups, social media, email, Google Meet, or other Almond Rouge communication platforms, students are expected to:

• Use respectful and appropriate language.
• Keep conversations relevant to the programme or community.
• Avoid spamming, unsolicited advertising, or promoting unrelated businesses without permission.
• Respect the privacy of other members.
• Not share inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content.
• Not impersonate Almond Rouge staff, facilitators, partners, or other students.

Students may not record, photograph, reproduce, or distribute private sessions, presentations, course materials, or other Almond Rouge content without permission.

Students are welcome to share approved photographs, videos, or programme-related content on social media, provided that:

• The content is respectful and appropriate.
• Other participants’ privacy is respected.
• Confidential information is not shared.
• Almond Rouge’s intellectual property is not reproduced or distributed without permission.

Students are expected to demonstrate honesty and integrity.

This includes:

• Submitting their own work where individual work is required.
• Not plagiarising or presenting another person’s work as their own.
• Not providing false information during registration or applications.
• Not falsifying attendance, certificates, testimonials, or programme participation.
• Giving appropriate credit when using another person’s ideas or materials.

Students are expected to follow all reasonable safety instructions provided during physical sessions, practical activities, field trips, and other Almond Rouge events.

Students should:

• Follow instructions from Almond Rouge staff and facilitators.
• Avoid behaviour that could put themselves or others at risk.
• Respect venues, equipment, facilities, and property.
• Report safety concerns or inappropriate behaviour to an Almond Rouge representative.

The following behaviours are not permitted within Almond Rouge programmes or communities:

• Harassment, bullying, threats, or intimidation.
• Discrimination or hate speech.
• Violence or aggressive behaviour.
• Sexual harassment or inappropriate sexual conduct.
• Theft, vandalism, or deliberate damage to property.
• Fraud, impersonation, or falsification of information.
• Persistent disruption of learning activities.
• Unauthorised distribution of confidential or copyrighted materials.
• Any conduct that may endanger or seriously compromise the safety or wellbeing of others.

Course materials, presentations, workbooks, recordings, templates, resources, and other educational materials provided by Almond Rouge are intended for the personal learning and development of registered students.

Students may not reproduce, sell, distribute, modify, or commercially use these materials without prior permission from Almond Rouge.

Students are encouraged to report concerns involving:

• Harassment or bullying
• Inappropriate behaviour
• Safety concerns
• Misconduct
• Breaches of this Code of Conduct

Reports should be made to an Almond Rouge staff member or designated programme representative.

All concerns will be handled as responsibly and confidentially as reasonably possible.

Where a student violates this Code of Conduct, Almond Rouge may take appropriate action depending on the seriousness of the situation.

Possible actions may include:

1. Verbal or written warning.
2. Removal from a particular session or activity.
3. Withdrawal of programme benefits, including certificates where applicable.
4. Removal from Almond Rouge programmes or communities.
5. Referral to relevant authorities where necessary.

Serious misconduct may result in immediate removal from a programme.

By registering for or participating in an Almond Rouge programme, I agree to:

• Respect others.
• Act professionally and responsibly.
• Participate positively in the learning environment.
• Follow Almond Rouge’s rules and programme guidelines.
• Protect the privacy and intellectual property of others.
• Represent myself and Almond Rouge responsibly.

I understand that failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, including removal from an Almond Rouge programme or community.