Code of Conduct

Introduction

Pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School have the right to an education, which offers them every opportunity to attain their full potential. The Head teacher, teaching staff and support staff are here to create the circumstances to allow this to happen. Governors, parents and the wider community also assist in this process.

The Golden rules of our code of conduct are:

Respect self, fellow pupils, teachers and other adults
Respect their own and other people’s property
Be courteous, well-mannered and well-behaved
Be honest, trusting and hard-working
Take responsibility for words and actions
Be friendly and co-operative
Show tolerance towards others

In order for the above to be achieved it is essential that every member of the school community acknowledges and reflects the values promoted by the school:

The Principles in Action

These values and principles underpin our school ethos and are seen to be met when pupils observe the following:

I will:

come to school on time
be prepared, by doing my homework and bringing all the books and items I need for work and play
do my work to the best of my ability
work with others in my group
do as my teacher/ teaching assistant asks
not shout, swear or use bad language
take care of my books and school equipment
help to look after the school buildings and grounds
not take other people’s belongings
not fight, bully or argue with others

I know that the following behaviour is unacceptable:

being disruptive in class or when lining up or in the corridor
using bad language
bullying, threatening behaviour
physical violence
vandalism
truancy

This Code of Conduct has been written with the well being of the children in mind, in order that they may grow and develop into respectful and responsible citizens.

Emphasis in the school is on promoting good behaviour rather than on punishing bad. We feel however that in the rare cases of bad behaviour parents should be aware of the procedures used in school to ensure that Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a happy and safe place for all.