In devising this code, consideration has been given to the particular needs and circumstances of our school. The aim is to create an ordered and orderly environment in which pupils can, through developing
self-discipline, feel secure and make progress in all aspects of their development. This code of behaviour describes the school’s expectations about how each member of the school community will help to make the
school a good place for teaching and learning. Every effort will be made by all members of staff to adopt a positive approach to the question of behaviour in the school and the over-riding aims will be;
Parents/guardians are valued as partners in the school community and as such will be invited to participate in promoting positive behaviour both in school and in the wider community. Class teachers will refer to repeated
episodes of minor misbehaviour in the pupil’s Homework journal which parents/guardians are requested to sign each evening. In cases where pupils are required to complete some extra work as a sanction,
parents/guardians will again be requested to sign the relevant work. Class teachers may occasionally request parents/guardians to visit them in school to discuss some aspect of a pupil’s behaviour. The Principal will be
informed of these meetings and may be invited to attend. Parents/guardians are encouraged to make appointments to meet with class teachers and/or the Principal at the earliest opportunity in an effort
to prevent any escalation of inappropriate behaviour. The school will remind parents/guardians of the procedures for contacting the school at every opportunity. In specific cases a shorter school day may be
implemented where a pupil is having severe difficulties coping with a full day. This would be agreed between the principal teacher and Parents and BOM.
The school recognises the variety of differences that exist between children and the need to tolerate these differences. It is agreed that a high standard of behaviour requires a strong sense of community within
the school and a high level of co-operation among staff and between staff, parents and pupils. Every effort will be made to ensure that the code of behaviour is implemented in a reasonable, fair and consistent manner.
The limits of behaviour are clearly defined and children become familiar with the consequences of behaviour beyond these limits. The over-riding principle governing this code is respect – respect for ourselves and others and their property. The school expects the highest standard of behaviour from its pupils including the following:
We have our “6 Golden Rules” that are primarily to encourage a safe learning environment for all pupils:
For my own safety and the safety of others –
● I should be careful coming to and going from school;
● I should always walk while in the school building;
● I should always show respect for my fellow pupils;
● I should bring a note of explanation following every absence;
● I should never leave the school grounds without the permission of a teacher.
Caring for Myself:
● I should respect myself and my property, always keeping my school bag, books and copies in good order;
● I should always endeavour to have my uniform clean and tidy;
● I should be in school by 9am each day;
● I should always line up at the start of the day and after play when I hear the school bell;
● I should always try to bring a sensible, nutritional lunch to school. Chewing gum, fizzy drinks and crisps are not permitted;
● I should always do my best in school by listening carefully, working as hard as I can and by completing my homework.
Caring for Others:
● I should be kind and respectful to teachers, other school staff, fellow pupils and visitors to the school by being mannerly and polite, by taking turns and by remaining orderly in my class and in the line;
● I should listen and behave well in class so that my fellow pupils and I can learn;
● I should obey my specific class rules and all rules or policies agreed by the school community;
● I should always show respect for my school by being careful not to damage furniture or any part of the building or the school grounds. I should always keep my school clean by bringing unfinished food and drinks etc. home and by placing litter in the appropriate bin;
● I should show respect for the property of the teachers and of my fellow pupils;
● I should be truthful and honest at all times.
Bullying:
● I should never bully others.
● I should never allow others to bully me and if it happens I should tell my parents and my teacher.
● Bullying is always unacceptable
There is a school Anti Bullying Policy in place. The Code of Discipline and Anti Bullying will be subject to evaluation and review.
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Misbehaviour on the Yard
To pre-empt incidents of misbehaviour on yard, our whole school approach focuses on kind words, kind hands, kind feet.
The teacher on duty who notices misbehaviour will utilise the Code of Behaviour;
The following strategies will be used by all teachers:
Praise
Praise may be given by means of any one of the following:
Sanctions
The nature of the behaviour and the age of the child will determine the nature of the strategies employed. The following stages will be used to show disapproval of inappropriate behaviour:
Under the Code of Behaviour misbehaviour is categorised as:
Incidents that are minor are given two chances:
Subsequent minor misbehaviours are dealt as per the “Behaviour Steps” on the Code of Behaviour:
Serious Misbehaviour goes automatically to Step 5, a yellow card.
Gross Misbehaviour, goes automatically to Step 8, suspension procedures are commenced.
The sanctions implemented on the Code of Behaviour are at the discretion of the teacher and their interpretation of the Code of Behaviour. Teachers do not comment on sanctions publicly. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) can only discuss their own child(ren) and not other pupils.
There is a school Anti Bullying Policy in place. The Code of Discipline and Anti Bullying will be subject to evaluation and review.
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