Recess Expectations
Outdoor Recess Student Expectations
When playing on the yard, I will;
Play and socialize nicely with my friends and classmates
Not bring personal devices/technology outside
Use my WITS (walk away, ignore, talk it out, seek help) if needed
Keep my hands and feet to myself (No body contact)
Not engage in acrobatics
Be kind to others and treat them with respect
Find a staff member on yard duty to ask permission to use the washroom/water fountain to enter the school during recess
Stop my play at the first bell and line up
Not play in between the portables or behind the sheds
Remember to keep the snow and ice on the ground, and not throw snowballs
Listen to the school staff outside and following instructions for safety
Follow the schedule for the large play structure (Grade 5's - Thursdays at Lunch Recess only)
Inclement Weather (Indoor Recess) Student Expectations
During indoor recess, I will:
Stay in my classroom or in the Green Pod if I have permission
Stay seated
Be kind to others and treat them with respect
Play and socialize nicely with my friends and classmates
Use my WITS (walk away, ignore, talk it out, seek help) if needed
Participate in quiet activities including board games, card games, drawing, colouring, or cooperative activities, socializing (No technology)
Ask permission if I would like to play a game or hang out with friends quietly in pod areas
Go to the bathroom, if needed - no more than 2 boys and 2 girls at a time - returning quickly so that other students may go
Go to the water fountain if needed - no more than 2 students at a time
Use indoor voices
For my own and others safety, absolutely NOT play active games of any sort (i.e. ball, bean bags, throwing, rolling, running, etc.)
Begin cleaning up at the warning bell, so that I'm ready to start the afternoon on time
Clean up and be responsible for putting away any games/activities I took out or played with at recess