Code of Conduct

As pupils of Our Lady and St Patrick's High school we will:

• Take care coming to and going home from school.
• Treat others and their property with respect at all times.
• Place all litter in bins.
• Attend class every day, unless there is a good reason and supported by a letter from a parent or guardian.
• Obtain official permission in advance, should it be necessary to attend an appointment etc. during school hours.
• Keep to the left in corridors and stairways to reduce congestion.
• Arrive at class promptly and remove outer jackets etc.
• Enter and leave classes in a quiet and orderly manner.
• Come properly equipped for lessons and take care of school resources.
• Listen to instructions carefully and refrain from talking when the teacher is speaking to the class.
• Approach all work conscientiously.
• Speak to members of staff, visitors etc, and to each other, in a courteous and respectful way.
• Accept responsibility for personal possessions.
• Tell a member of staff when there are suspicions that someone may be being bullied.
• Be aware that at all time, pupils should be good ambassadors for the school.