E-Prospectus

Parents Rôle: Welfare and discipline

The greatest importance is attached to the welfare and happiness of all the children, with an emphasis on the welfare of those with special educational needs or for whom English is an additional language.

As required by law, the school has a formal Policy to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children. The procedures envisage that the school may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child's welfare.

Good manners and courteous behaviour are encouraged at all times. Children are expected to respect each other and to understand why certain rules must be kept. Breaches of school rules are met by reminders, by a member of the teaching staff, of the purpose of the rules and careful explanations of  desirable behaviour  in school. Repeated transgressions may result in the deprivation of a privilege or reference to the headmistress. Parents are kept informed if their child is misbehaving and are expected to support the school. Only in very unusual circumstances would the school consider excluding a child because of indiscipline.

Those wearing uniform - Lower 1 upwards - are expected to take a pride in their clothing and appearance.

Children's Council

The Children's Council provides an ideal platform for pupils to discuss a wide range of issues which concern school life. Pupil representatives are elected on a termly basis via a democratic vote and meetings take place fortnightly throughout the year.