Playground & Dining Hall Rules

Children may spend up to eight hours a week outside class having lunch or in the playground. For most of them most of the time, these hours provide a welcome break from the routine demands in class, an opportunity to socialise and to be active and creative on their own terms. However, some may find the more informal structure challenging and may need support in learning to cope. To create the best possible atmosphere for all, there are rules for the Dining Hall and playgrounds. Class teachers talk to children regularly about behaviour and how everyone benefits when the rules are followed.

Consideration for others is always emphasised, and children are brought to understand why particular behaviour is unacceptable. They are encouraged to reflect on the consequences of their actions and to find ways of avoiding/preventing similar situations in the future. We trust that you will encourage your child to play well with others, learning to share and to compromise where necessary and to develop strong and lasting friendships, based upon mutual respect, good manners and kindness.

Supervision at play times is provided by teachers and/or teaching assistants, who are aware of the standard of behaviour expected. The class teachers will be informed if the playground rules are not respected.

The Europa School will not tolerate bullying in any form and we do not want name-calling, teasing or rudeness to spoil anyone’s right to a happy playtime or learning. Where necessary, the class teachers or Head of Primary may decide to contact the parents, to ensure that the child is receiving consistent guidance from both home and school. 

Older pupils in the school can volunteer for a buddy rota, where they visit the playgrounds of the younger pupils, and actively engage the children in play. 

You can read our playground and dining hall rules here. It would be very helpful if the parents/carers of children reinforce these rules by explaining them when a child questions them at home.

• Please go directly to the playground P2 (Primary Quad) when you arrive in the morning

• Raining: go to playground P2 and stay under the covered areas (Yr1-3), go to the canteen for the older year groups

• Go to your own playground at all other play times

• Stay within the playground boundaries until the bell rings

• Please use only the toilets directly accessible from outside

• Respect the signal from other children which says: “Stop that behaviour!” or “I’ve had enough”

• Walk. Don’t run in narrow areas

• Ball games are subject to approval by the playground supervisor and their rules must be followed

• Play safely and appropriately

• No pushing or pulling on any of the equipment

• Give others a chance

Take care of yourself and your belongings and your friends and their belongings and look after everyone and everything in our school.