Code of Conduct Policy
Pensby High School for Girls is a large community and everyone’s actions can affect others. It is everyone’s right to work or learn in a pleasant and safe environment. Any actions which result in others being inconvenienced, take people away from their main job or cause hurt or embarrassment, are unacceptable.
The school’s Code of Conduct states clearly what is acceptable and what is not. All actions have consequences and pupils who cannot act appropriately will find that sanctions will be used until they can. The rules are straightforward and based on good manners, health and safety and ensuring a good learning environment so that each individual can reach their full potential both academically and as a caring, supportive member of the community.
Principles of Behaviour in School
The school aims stress how important we feel it is to ensure that all individuals have access to the best education possible. Standards are not negotiable and every pupil has an important part to play. Individual pupils will not be allowed to adversely affect the progress and well-being of any person in the school.
Self discipline is very important and the school will do everything it can to help individuals understand how, in everyday life, it is vital that they display control at all times. Teaching and learning is the main function of the school and we will encourage all pupils to take responsibility for their own learning as well as for their own and others’ property and the environment.
Pupils will be given the chance to take on responsibility and so help others as well as themselves, this includes form captains, partnered reading, sports leaders, prefects, school bank etc.
It is important that positive relationships are built on respect. This will depend on the acceptance that basic rules are required and that each individual is accountable to the community as a whole.
Basic Principles
Expected of All Pupils at all Times
Personal Actions
- Try to understand others’ points of view
- Think before you act
- Do not do anything to inconvenience others
- Be polite and helpful
- Be good mannered
- Willing to work or help others
- Be honest and truthful
- Always try to do your best
- Be reliable and take responsibility for your actions
- Attend regularly
- Be responsible for your own belongings
Around the School
- Be punctual (on time) – to school, lessons and activities
- Communicate considerately – talk quietly, do not shout and listen when asked
- Move around sensibly – on the left, no running and hold doors open for others
- Respect the environment – put litter into bins, do not damage or mark furniture, fittings or the buildings
- Stay within the school uniform guidelines
- Do not eat or drink (except water) around the school
- Do not chew gum
Lessons
- Wait quietly outside the room
- Enter when requested and get your books and equipment out
- Always ensure you take everything you need for lessons
- Work sensibly and to the best of your ability
- Do not distract others
- Put your hand up when you need help, be prepared to wait your turn
- Always follow your teacher’s instructions
- Listen carefully and be silent when asked
- Contribute to lessons but do not shout out
- Pack away only when the teacher tells you
- Record homework in your diary
- Leave the classroom tidy and put rubbish in the bin
- Leave quietly when the teachers tell you
Break / Lunchtime
- Only use the rooms you are supposed to
- Stay inside or outside as appropriate, do not wander around
- Do not eat or drink in classrooms or corridors
- Leave rooms tidy
- Work quietly in the library and other quiet rooms
- Do not touch or move anything
- Do not hang around the toilets
- Queue quietly for lunch, bags should be on your coat hook or in your locker
- Always ask for an early lunch pass if you need one
- Ensure you clear your table after lunch and put everything away
- Treat midday assistants with courtesy – they are members of staff
- Do not sit on tables or put your feet on chairs
The Law
The law applies to everyone in school just as it does elsewhere. It does not matter if we approve or disapprove. Breaking the law will be taken extremely seriously.
- Truancy
- Purchasing / consuming / bringing into school:
- Alcoholic drinks
- Cigarettes
- Illegal drugs
- Physical and non-physical abuse
- Vandalism / damaging property
- Sexist / racist behaviour
- Theft