CODE OF CONDUCT: PUPILS

This code should apply throughout the school day, whenever pupils are on school premises, whenever pupils are engaged in school activities off site and when pupils are travelling to and from school.

It provides the basic expectations for positive behaviour in corridors, at lunchtimes, break times as well as in classrooms and anywhere on school premises. At its heart are 3 main principles:

1. All pupils have the right to expect a high quality education and to feel safe

2. No pupil has the right to disrupt lessons so that teaching and learning are interrupted for other members of the class

3. No pupil has the right to behave in ways that could endanger the safety and welfare of others.

3As and 3Rs


The guiding principles of our Behaviour Policy are reflected in the:


3As – Attendance, Attitude and Achievement – focus on attending school, coming with a positive attitude to learning and their own high expectations to achieve the best that they can.

3Rs - Relationships, Responsibility and Respect – to develop and foster good relationships with other pupils and with staff, take responsibility both for their own actions and their own organisation and respect everyone else in the school community regardless of religion, race or sexuality. This should also include respecting the rights of others to learn.

Expectations of pupils:

  • Follow instructions given in class

  • Bring the correct books and equipment to school each day

  • Show courtesy and respect to staff, visitors, each other and the fabric of the school at all times

  • Be polite...always say “please” and “thank you”

  • Wear the correct school uniform (please see the School Uniform Policy in planners and on the school website)

  • Respect your property and the property of others

  • Be punctual to lessons

  • Keep the school free from litter

  • Smoking is strictly forbidden in school and whilst travelling to and from school or at any time whilst wearing the uniform

  • Pupils are not allowed to chew gum

  • Pupils should not bring any items/materials or illegal substances to school that endanger their own safety or the well –being of other members of the school community

  • Pupils should not bring valuables / mp3 players / digital cameras etc. to school

  • Mobile phones should be switched off and kept out of sight during lessons unless asked to do otherwise by a member of staff


The Classroom Ground Rules are:

On time, properly prepared

Ready to listen and learn

Directions to be followed immediately

Environment needs care

Respect for all