Expectations

Classroom Rules

All students are expected to: 

• Follow instructions of staff first time, every time
• Arrive to each lesson on time
• Use toilet facilities and water fountains before the start of the school and at break/lunch
• Line up outside the classroom and enter quietly
• Follow the seating plan set by the teacher
• Put Personal Organisers on the table with other relevant equipment
• Work hard, listen carefully when the teacher or other students are talking to avoid distracting others
• Follow the Learning Zone expectations when directed in class tasks
• Raise their hand and wait for permission before speacking
• Be polite and respect the feelings of others at all times
• Leave the classroom in an orderly manner

Rules for Around School

All students are expected to: 

• Follow instructions of staff first time, every time
• Remove outdoor clothing on entry to the building
• Be on time for school and then for each lesson
• Comply with school dress code at all times
• Eat and drink in the right place, at the right time. 
• Put all litter in the bins provided
• Look after their property
• Be polite and respect the feelings of others at all times
• Walk when moving around in the school building and follow instructions about one systems
• Sign out at Reception if they have to leave school premises during the school day

Students should NOT:

• Chew gum
• Graffiti

Prohibited items

These items are not allowed in school:

• Alcohol
• Cigarettes
• Matches
• Chewing gum
• Illegal Substances
• E-cigarettes
• Fireworks
• Skateboards or Roller blades
• Legal Highs
• Vapes
• Knifes or blades
• E-Scooters
• Laser Pens
• Lighters
• Nail polish

Any other items may be prohibited at the discretion of staff if they pose a risk to health and safety of staff or students, or if they disturb the smooth running of the school. Parent/carers should collect confiscated items at the earliest opportunity, the items will not be passed back to students. 

Student's are not allowed to use mobile phones or other electronic devices. If mobile phones are brought into school they must be switched off and kept in the Student's locker or bag. Please see mobile phone policy below.   

The school has no insurance for personal items. If students bring personal items into school they do so at their own risk.  

Equipment

Every student is expected to provide the following basic items of equipment for use in all lessons:

• Black or blue pen (and a spare)
• Red pen
• Mini-whiteboard pen/dry-wipe marker
• Pencil
• Ruler (a clear ruler is best)
• Glue-stick

In specific lessons:

• Scientific calculator (maths, science and geography please ask class teacher for recommended model)
• Pair of compasses (maths and science)
• Protractor (maths and science)
• Apron and plastic food container (technology lessons)

Students will also benefit from having:

• Pencil eraser
• Pencil sharpener
• Coloured pencils/fine fibre tips
• Highlighters

Students can purcahse stationary from reception in the main building (cash only). Scientific calculators, aprons, replacement student organisers and art supplies can be purchased via the ParentPay website and collected from the main reception. 

Text books, student organisers and specialised equipment will be issued on loan and students will be required to pay for any loss or damage to school property, including furniture and fabrics.

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