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The aim of the school is to create a pleasant, happy and caring atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to have consideration and respect for other people and their property, act with safety, and behave appropriately, showing honesty and good manners at all times.  Here is a summary of conduct expected from all children and adults in school.

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    Show respect

  • Children and adults should show respect and consideration for each other.
  • Talk to each other in a respectful way avoiding hurtful comments and bad language.
  • Respect each other's property both inside and outside the environs of the school.
  • Violent behaviour is unacceptable at all times.

    A Classroom is a place of learning

  • Children are expected to arrive in the classroom on time.
  • All children have a right to learn, teachers have a right to teach.
  • Everyone has a right to express themselves, share ideas, and ask questions and to speak without interruption.
  • Everyone is to be expected to work to the best of their ability.

    The school should be a safe and healthy environment

  • Children should pay due regard to their own and other's safety in their movements around the school.
  • In the playground - be aware of others,play equipment as sanctioned by staff, should be used responsibly in designated play areas.
  • Care should be taken at all times to leave the school clean, tidy and litter free.
  • Children should leave the school premises in a safe and orderly manner. Where appropriate children should be accompanied by a responsible adult when leaving the school site.
  • Children should line up quietly whenever requested to do so.
  • Valuables are brought at the owner's risk.
  • Children must not bring to school substances/things which might harm themselves or others. If a suspicious substance is brought to school we follow L.E.A. guide lines.

Here are the general aims of discipline and strategies for unacceptable behaviour, which are clearly set out in the School Discipline Policy: -

  • A school mission is to promote personal confidence and self esteem in pupils.
  • Pupils are valued for their positive qualities and encouraged to channel negative feelings appropriately.
  • The school management systems are designed to limit negative behaviour.
  • Damage to school property caused by actions contrary to the school’s general aims of discipline must be paid for by the parent(s) of the child/children concerned.