We set clear expectations about how students behave during the various learning activities in the classroom so that all students can learn in a calm, focused and academically rigorous environment. Conversations among students during lessons are not permitted unless it is specifically relevant to the task set by the teacher. Teaching staff set the tone and context for positive behaviour and do this using:
During lessons students are expected to follow STAR and the behaviour expectations.
Meet and greet: teachers would ordinarily greet students at the classroom door (by standing in the corridor) at the start of lessons to establish an excellent rapport and to create a purposeful start to learning. Due to COVID -19 teachers will greet students as they enter the classroom, standing within their 'zone'.
End and send: teachers end their lessons in a calm and purposeful manner by asking all students to stand behind the desks, wishing them a good day, giving praise and dismissing them row by row in an orderly manner. Teachers would ordinarily dismiss students by standing at the door, ensuring students leave in an orderly and calm manner. Due to COVID-19 teachers will dismiss students, standing within their zone.
STAR: teachers begin their lessons reminding students of the STAR expectations and will challenge students during lessons when aspects of STAR are not being met.
Students are responsible for following instructions at all times and engaging in learning in a positive way. The expectations of students are set out in section 3 on roles and responsibilities.