CODE OF DISCIPLINE

In devising the code, consideration has been given to the particular needs and circumstances of the school. The aim is to ensure that the individuality of each child is accommodated whilst acknowledging the right of each child to education in a relatively disruption-free environment. A high standard of behaviour and discipline is expected. This involves a strong sense of community within the school and a high level of co-operation among the staff and between staff, pupils and parents. The school recognises the variety of differences that exist between children and the need to accommodate these differences.

SCHOOL RULES

• Teachers will expect obedience at all times.
• Courtesy, respect and co-operation towards teachers, other pupils and visitors to the school will be expected.
• Respect for school property and the property of all other pupils and teachers is required at all times.
• Enter and leave the school building and grounds in an orderly fashion. This is of prime importance where school safety is concerned.
• Bullying, fighting, stone-throwing, rough play, bad language and any behaviour that interferes with the rights of others is forbidden and should be reported immediately.
• Any instructions or directions given by the supervising teacher are to be compiled with.
• Play in the area specified for you at each break.
• Children are not allowed to run or play on the footpaths. They must be kept clear for emergencies and access.
• When the bell rings stand quietly in an orderly line until you are directed by the supervising teacher to go in.
• Chewing gum is not allowed in the school or when travelling from the school to any event e.g. school tour.
• Pupils must keep the school environment clean and litter free. Please place litter in the bins provided.
• No cycling is allowed on the school grounds. All children cycling should dismount at the school gate and walk the bicycle to the parking place, so as not to pose a hazard to others.
• Pupils may not leave the school grounds except with the written permission of parents or permission of the teachers.
• Children whose ears are pierced may wear studs only. No other form of body piercing is acceptable.
• Punctuality is important. Persistent late coming is disruptive, disrespectful and unacceptable.
• Every absence of a child must be accounted for either by forwarding a note or making contact with the principal.
• Pupils are expected to work to the best of their ability, to present written work neatly, to show respect for their classmates and to follow their teachers instructions.
• Scribbling, doodling or placing stickers on copies, books or folders is not allowed. Name, subject and class are all that should appear.
• Each individual teacher has her own class rules, which will be communicated to the pupils early in the year.
• If you have any concerns about your child / children contact the class teacher.
• A reasonable effort from each child is expected where homework is concerned. The child's ability level and general circumstances are taken into account.
• Pupils are expected to work quietly in their seats when the teacher is out of the room speaking to a parent or attending to any other business.

Strategies to be used to show disapproval of unacceptable behaviour.

1. Reasoning with pupil.
2. Reprimand (including advice on how to improve).
3. Temporary separation from peers, friends and others.
4. Removal to another classroom during class time.
5. Loss of privileges.
6. Detention during breaks.
7. Prescribing extra work.
8. Referral to principal.
9. Communication with parents.
10. For very serious offences where the progress and well-being of other children are at risk and where parents' intervention has failed to bring about an improvement the Board of Management may suspend the child for a specified number of days.

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