Each Activities and Athletics programme involves students and adults in their different roles as athletes, coaches, sports officials and spectators. All those involved in the programmes and affiliated events are expected to uphold the same spirit of respect and cooperation.
The behaviour of adults is crucial to the successful educational aspect of our programmes and the quality of the learning experience for students. Therefore ISP parents/guardians and supporters are expected to follow this code of conduct.
The essentials
Ensure you understand the commitments that come with participation in the activities programme;
Submit up to date medical information to the Nurses Office
Requirement to house visiting athletes in the athletics programme
Support your child in the sign up process
Responsibility to pay associated fees for participation to respective activities (communicated via the ‘sign and return’ commitment letter distributed by the Activities Office)
make sure your child has the right kit for the session as well as enough food and drink
try to make sure your child arrives to sessions on time and is picked up promptly; or let us know if you're running late or if your child is going home with someone else
complete all consent, contact and medical forms and update us straight away if anything changes
make sure your child wears any protective kit where appropriate
maintain a good relationship with your child's coach or trainer and ask questions about your child's development
take the time learn about your child's activity and what it means to them
talk to your child about embracing good etiquette and sportsmanship
remember that children get a wide range of benefits from participating in activities like making friends, getting exercise and developing skills. It's not all about wins and losses
listen when your child says they don't want to do something
ensure that your child understands their code of conduct
talk to your child's coach if you have any concerns about any part of your child's involvement
Behaviour
DO NOT coach or instruct your child during games, training/practices or events.
DO NOT shout or criticise students if they make a mistake.
DO lead by example when it comes to positive, supportive behaviour when attending events and competitions.
DO respect all official's, coaches and event organisers decisions.
DO think about how the way you react and behave effects not just your child but other children too.
DO applaud effort as well as success. This applies for the opposition as well as our team.
DO encourage your child to respect and celebrate difference in our school.
DO use social media responsibly when talking about what goes on at our school, by behaving in the same way online as you would in person.
DO ensure you are displaying good etiquette and sportsmanship when supporting our students, coaches and teams.