SCHOOL RULES

School Discipline Policy

The discipline structure aims to monitor and identify minor problems before they develop into more serious issues. The system is based on a ‘Complaint System’ where incidents are recorded on a formal complaint sheet. These incidents are also recorded in the student’s diary so that parents are always aware of any disimprovement in a child’s behaviour. If a pattern of misbehaviour becomes apparent, parents will be notified by letter and requested to attend a meeting in the school. The student may be placed ‘on report’ if a number of complaint sheets have been filed. If a student is ‘on report’ then a comment as to the students work/behaviour/attitude is filled in by each teacher during the day. Students are not allowed to go on school trips or represent the school whilst working through a period of being ‘on report’. If the pattern of misbehaviour continues then suspension may apply.

School Rules

1. Students must be respectful, courteous and co-operative to each other, to school staff and to visitors.

2. Students must not behave in a manner which could bring the name of the school into disrepute.

3. Students must work diligently, complete all homework assigned and obey teachers’ instructions promptly.

4. Each student must adhere to the school timetable at all times.

5. Students must attend all classes punctually and have all necessary books and equipment with them.

6. All pupils must wear the school uniform and maintain it in a smart condition. Students are not permitted to wear runners/trainers and are not permitted to wear hats/coats/jackets/scarves/hoodies within the school building. Students’ hair style must be appropriate to the wearing of a uniform.

7. Junior students are not permitted to wear make-up. Senior students may wear a discrete level of make-up. Jewellery must be minimal. Visible facial/body piercings are not permitted. It is not permitted to cover piercings with a plaster.

8. Students must fasten their seat belts when travelling by bus to and from school and on all school related activities.

9. Smoking in or near school premises is forbidden.

10. Possession of intoxicating liquor or illegal substances in school or at school related activities is strictly forbidden.

11. Mobile phones must be powered off whilst in the school building or on school grounds and whilst on school related activities.

12. Students are expected to show respect for school property and to keep classrooms and school grounds litter free and tidy.

13. With the exception of inhalers, students are not permitted to keep medication with them at school. Any necessary medication should be handed into the office in a clearly labelled envelope.

14. Junior students must remain on the school grounds from the time they arrive in the morning until the end of the school day. Junior students travelling by bus, are not allowed to leave the premises on Friday afternoon until their bus arrives.

15. A school permit must be obtained before students have permission to drive themselves to school/park in school grounds.

16. Students may not loiter in the toilet areas.

17. Students are permitted to eat only during assigned times and in their designated area.

18. Chewing gum and lollipops are not permitted in the school building. School management has the final say in all matters of student behaviour and discipline.

Courtesy Guidelines

1. Refrain from excessive noise, bad language and general rough play.

2. When moving within the school, walk in an orderly fashion.

3. Give way to staff/visitors at doorways.

4. Be polite in your dealings with others, saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ as the occasion arises.

5. Address others by their correct title.

6. Knock before opening a closed door.