Discipline

Standards of Pupil Behaviour

At Braeside we combine high expectations of behaviour with a sympathetic yet firm approach. Discipline is a joint responsibility for both home and school and we ask for your co-operation in maintaining high standards of discipline and behaviour. Given the age of our pupils, they will demonstrate inappropriate behaviour from time to time as they learn the code of behaviour required by society. Any sudden changes or upset at home can cause children to behave differently at school; just as worry over school work or a falling out with friends can affect behaviour at home.

It is an important part of the school's approach to Personal and Social Development to help our children develop self-discipline and good manners in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

Code of Behaviour

Our code of behaviour is simple and straightforward. It is designed to ensure safety and to maintain a secure and orderly environment in which staff and children can work to maximum effect. Children are made familiar with this code and are reminded of it through many areas of the curriculum. We expect all children to adhere to our code of behaviour. It is essential that the children understand our expectations as most are concerned with the children's own safety and that of others.

General school expectations are concerned with:

behaving appropriately
being polite to adults and other children
walking at all times when moving throughout the school
observing rules of hygiene.

Playground expectations are concerned with:

staying in the playground at all times
taking care of the trees and plants
keeping the grounds free of litter
behaving appropriately.

Classroom expectations - may vary slightly in emphasis from teacher to teacher but all revolve around the need for co-operation, consideration and tolerance:

teachers have a right to expect co-operation
all children have a right to learn
individual children cannot be allowed to disrupt the learning of others.