Expectations of Pupils 

Positive Behaviour Management

Good behaviour is a vital part of an effective school and one of the main elements that contributes to a positive school ethos. Effective behaviour management supports and promotes effective learning. Generally, behaviour in Kemnay Academy is good with very few serious incidents of misbehaviour. In addition, the school recognises that good behaviour is also a positive end in itself and fosters, for example, respect for and toleration of others.

Promoting Positive Behaviour

At Kemnay Academy our vision encourages us all to Work Hard, Be Kind, Grow.  This is supported by our values of Respect, Kindness and Determination.

• As a school we promote both responsible citizenship within school and across our wider community. 

• We are clear about our responsibilities as Kemnay Academy citizens. 

• All our pupils are encouraged to support an outward looking culture. 

• We aim to cultivate a mutual culture of respect, social justice and equality and reflect this in all our actions. 

• At Kemnay Academy we encourage learning for a sustainable world. 

• We are inclusive and respect the differences of others.

• All pupils and staff have the right to feel happy, safe and included. 

• At Kemnay Academy we strive to create a positive ethos and climate of respect and trust based on these shared values across the school community. 

• Staff and pupils who feel happy and safe in school are more likely to be successful and confident learners and contribute effectively so they are able to reach their full potential. 

• At Kemnay Academy, we strive to ensure that we treat all service users, staff and volunteers with respect and provide a positive and safe space to access services and work in.

The promotion of positive pupil behaviour is re-enforced through the following four main strands of the Promoting Positive Behaviour Policy:

1. A merit system, for public acknowledgement of achievement and improvement.

2. A sanctions system, which stresses at each point the opportunities pupils have to reconsider their behaviour and avoid further sanctions.

3. A serious incident system, which immediately removes a pupil from the classroom environment.

4. A homework system, sanctions for which are separate from those of the behaviour system.

Each of the four systems is re-enforced to pupils through whole-school events, such as assemblies and daily interaction by subject and Guidance staff. Regular communications of sanctions and merits are made to parents throughout the year, thus involving them in the pupil-teacher-parent partnership that promotes the process of effective behaviour management.

Exclusion

Where pupils who repeatedly display behaviours which compromise the good order of the school i.e. disruption of learning and teaching, unsafe practices, bullying and other forms of abuse and where other forms of support and sanctions have proved unsuccessful, the authority exclusion policy will apply. For further information on exclusions contact the school or go to: 

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/media/3901/policy_disc_exclusion.pdf