Behaviour

“Good behaviour and discipline are the key foundations of good education. Without an orderly atmosphere and effective teaching, learning cannot take place. If children are permitted to misbehave at school or to absent themselves from it, they prejudice their own educational chances. Worse, they disrupt the education of children around them”.

It is the basic entitlement of all children at St. John's School to feel safe and secure and enjoy being in a good learning environment.

All pupils are expected to behave in a responsible manner, both to themselves and to others, showing consideration, courtesy and respect for other people at all times.

The school has a lengthy behaviour policy (available in school) which describes rewards and sanctions, our expectations, how bad behaviour is monitored and discouraged, the disciplinary stages and action, how incidents are reported. Contained in this is an anti-bullying policy. A 'bullying record' system contains a confidential record for each child that records incidents of bullying to monitor the situation and to take action should alleged incidents be confirmed as true.

In summary our code of behaviour below outlines our expectations:-
every pupil has the right to learn without being distracted by the bad behaviour of others.
every pupil in our school is valued physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
we encourage mutual respect, understanding and tolerance towards all members of the school. We do not accept discrimination in any form.
bullying is against our values and ethos and will be dealt with appropriately.
all children should respect school property and the property of others.

We encourage good behaviour and praise achievements.

Should children persistently misbehave parents will be informed and asked to discuss the problem in school. In extreme cases there are clear guidelines which the Governors and Headteacher would act upon in excluding a child from school.

In the event of any damage being caused by pupils, to books, equipment, school fabric etc. the Governors wish parents to know that they will be responsible for replacement.