School Rules:

Rights

• Quality teaching • Quality environment • Consultation and right to feedback • Enrichment • Rewards • Achievement Responsibilities

• Active involvement in teaching • Punctuality and attendance • Image and belonging to the community • Respecting others • Respecting the environment

Rules for the Tutor Group

• Coats off • Uniform as required • Reading books and planners • Listening during tannoy • No eating • Involvement in discussions

Rules for corridors

• Keep quiet • Walk on the left • No blocking corridors • Courtesy to others • Lining up in designated spaces • Eating in designated areas

Rules for uniform

• Boys: shirt in, ties tied so that badge is visible, shoes not trainers • Girls: blazers, skirts of a decent length, shoes not trainers • No sweatshirts/hoodies worn either as a coat or as a jumper

Rules for learning

• Being prepared for lessons • Completing own learning assignments • Being prepared to listen • Accepting help and advice • Supporting others including the teacher • Letting go of barriers which are self imposed…..I can do it!

Rules around the school

• Always remain on site • No smoking or standing with smokers • Litter in bin • Always behave safely

Classroom Rules:

Students should:

Treat all members of the school community with respect at all times remembering to be polite, thoughtful and considerate.

Arrive at school and class on time with the books and equipment required.

Always follow instructions from teachers, especially those which concern safety.

Always do their best to complete their own work in class or for homework.

Always allow others to get on with their work without interference.

Always talk quietly when allowed to and be silent when asked to be.

Always put up their hand to ask for help or to answer a question.

Always stay in their seat unless the teacher has given permission to move.

Move around the room and corridors sensibly, and always walking.

Always respect the environment, their own and other people's property.

Equipment & Uniform:

Every student needs a suitable bag to carry school books. Sports equipment should be carried in a separate bag. Parents are also asked to provide the following essential equipment:

Pen, pencils, ruler, eraser, set squares, compasses, protractor, coloured pencils, folders.

Dictionary e.g. The Little Oxford Dictionary.

For Home Economics, Art and Design students need an apron or overall.

For Drama students need a separate pair of trousers or jeans and a sweatshirt or T-shirt.

The Governors do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal property of pupils. Parents should make sure that all property can be identified. Students should not bring large sums of cash or expensive wrist watches etc to school.