St Winifred's Code of conduct
Updated August 2011
This behaviour code should benefit everyone at St Winifred’s School, ensuring that pupils, parents and staff alike are able to take full advantage of the school environment and are happy and fulfilled
- Show care for other’s feelings.
- Treat all others with equal respect
- Always tell the truth. Never take something that does not belong to you
- Do not use bad language, call people names, use physical violence against others or unkind gestures towards others so as to cause distress and unhappiness. There should be no bullies at St Winifred’s School
- Always be polite and show good manners to everyone
- Always take an interest in what people are saying in a lesson. Try your best to answer questions and join in class conversations
- Always try to work quietly and carefully on class activities.
- Always treat school equipment and the belongings of others with care and keep your own things tidy
- Take a pride in how you look as well as what you do
- Try to face challenges with confidence; be willing to join in with others and contribute to school life, clubs, concerts and special events where possible. Try to support the school council, contributing ideas and assistance.
Meanings of words
Some of the words in the Code of Conduct are defined for the pupils as:
- "bad language" - rude words
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"physical violence" – hitting/kicking/pushing/punching
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"unkind gestures" – pointing finger/shaking fist/ rude signs
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"belongings" – toys/clothing/pencils/books which belong to someone else
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"pride" – to be pleased about something you have done
- "contributing" – to give
- "assistance" – to help
Each class should illustrate each part of the code of conduct to ensure the whole class understands its meaning.
