Code of Conduct for Learners at Sedaven Primary School
A. AIMS OF OUR RULES AND CODE OF CONDUCT
To foster good relationships, we shall therefore:
• Speak politely and with respect to all members of the school community.
• Take responsibility, ourselves, to always demonstrate and encourage positive behaviour.
• Thank, praise, compliment or apologize when appropriate.
• Treat others, as we would like to be treated ourselves.
We consider as inappropriate behaviour:
• Rudeness
• Name calling.
• Racism
• Offensive language and gestures.
• Hurting others
• Using a loud or aggressive tone of voice.
• Excluding or isolating others.
• Being unforgiving.
• Greediness/not willing to share.
• Victimizing or intimidating others.
• Fighting
To encourage Effective Learning, we shall therefore:
• Arrive on time, well prepared for our lessons.
• Respect others who are learning and working with us.
• Listen and speak at appropriate times.
• Develop positive attitude to our work.
We consider as inappropriate behaviour:
• Talking when silence is requested.
• Interrupting or disturbing others when they are working or talking.
• Ignoring requests.
• Ignoring agreed rules.
To have an Attractive, Safe and Healthy School, We shall therefore:
• Treat animals, plants and artefacts with respect and care.
• Move around the school in an orderly fashion.
• Respect and care for the school building, its contents and the surrounding environment.
• Do our best to create a harmonious atmosphere and environment.
• Play carefully on the Jungle gym. (Only grade one to four learners are allowed on this apparatus.)
We Consider Inappropriate Behaviour:
• Running within the building.
• Misusing the toilets and cloakrooms.
• Damaging or moving either school or other’s property.
• Littering
• Hiding of another person’s school books or possessions
We would expect everyone to implement these aims in any situation where we are part of the school community, that is:
• Within school.
• On school trips, whether educational or social.
• Whenever we are representing the school.
B. TYPES OF OFFENCES
Ordinary offences: The following are examples of ordinary offences:
• Homework not done or incomplete
• Assignments not handed in
• Absence from school/classes without permission
• Disruptive behaviour
• Copying of work of other learners
• “Borrowing” of someone else’s possessions without his/her permission.
• Coming late for classes or other school appointments
• Wearing wrong school uniform or inappropriate dress for the occasion
• Damaging of school property
Serious offences: The following are examples of serious offences.
• Malicious damage of school property (Vandalism)
• Theft with aggravating circumstances, including theft of examination papers.
• The possession or sale of stolen items including examination papers.
• Possession of dangerous weapons on school premises, a dangerous weapon being defined as a weapon, which has the capability to inflict grievous bodily harm.
• The possession of obscene material including material depicting sexual intercourse in all its forms.
• Unauthorised visits in the bedrooms of the opposite gender
• Satanic practices.
• The possession or sale or use of liquor, drugs or other illegal substances on school premises, or at a school function/excursion not on school premises.
NOTE: Serious offences will usually result in a disciplinary interview
to which parents will be called to attend
C. SOME PRACTICAL MATTERS
The School Diary
• Diary must be at school every day
• Diary must be in a plastic cover
• All homework must be recorded
• Diary must be signed by parents on a daily basis
• All money sent to school must be recorded in diary
Detention is a serious form of punishment and will be considered after other forms of punishment did not bring about a change of behaviour. There are two different detention classes:
• Sports detention scheduled during the regular sports period
• Afternoon detention scheduled for a hour and a half after school when other learners have already gone home. Parents will be informed 2 days before the time and must make there own arrangements for transport back home.
Conduct upon entering the class
• Line up outside the classroom as instructed by the teacher
• Lead in as per teacher’s instruction
• Take down chairs where applicable
• Put suitcases down Greet the educator
Conduct upon leaving the classroom
• Stand up
• Push in your chair
• Tidy your work area
• Lead off as per teacher’s instruction
Conduct at the end of the day
• Pack away. Tidy the classroom
• Stand behind your desk
• Place chairs on tables
• Greet the educator and leave as per teacher’s instruction
Conduct in the corridors
• Walk in lines – Don’t run
• Keep left
• Single file
• Move quietly without talking or playing to the next class
• Greet all teachers and adults along the way
School Work
• Books must be covered in plastic with a front-cover inserted
• Homework must be done daily
• Incomplete classwork must be completed at home
• Books must be packed according to timetable
• Stationery must be at school every day. This includes mathematical instruments and calculators for Senior Primary Phase
• Tests must be signed.
• Work in books must be of a high standard with dates, headings and underlines as instructed by teacher.
General Class Rules
• Speak respectfully to teachers and peers
• Do not disrupt lessons with bad behaviour
• Do not leave your desk without permission
• Do not have discussions with other learners without permission
• Respect school property
• No writing on desks or walls
• Be honest during tests and exams
• No bullying, fighting or hurting others
• Pick up litter around your desk before leaving the class.
Bus rules
• Refreshment and food is not allowed to be eaten on the bus.
• Be obedient to the bus driver and bus prefects.
• Be restful and quiet on the bus. Ensure that every trip is safe and pleasant.
• Do not open the door before the bus has stopped. Be safety conscious.
• No part of the body may protrude out of the bus.