St. Mary's National Schoo! Coanperin: MeR.Sme + Pinca Me Clara Yates «Patron: Bishop Mehael rows ‘hone 0539235728 Ema: prncastmys ema. Code of Behaviour ‘The aims of the Code of Gehaviour of St Marys National Schoo! ar: ‘+ To provide guidance for pupils, teachers, and parents on behavioural expectations. ' To provide forthe effective and safe operation ofthe schoo ‘To develop pupils seesteem and to promote positive behaviour ‘+ To foster the development of a sense of responsibilty and self-discipline in pupils based on respect, consideration, and tolerance of thers. ‘+ Tofactate the education and development of every chi {+ To foster caring attitudes to one another at the environment. ‘+ Toenable teaching and learning to take place without disruption Implementation Every member ofthe school community has a ole to play in the implementation ofthe Code of Behaviour. ules willbe kept to 2 minimum, emphasise postive behaviour and wil be applied in 2 fair and cosistent ‘manner, with due regard tothe age ofthe pupils and to indviual difference. Good behaviour wil encouraged atalltimes. Where dificlis arise, parents wil be contacted at an early tage ‘General Guidelines for Positive Behaviour 1. Pupils are expected to teat al adults and fellow pupils with respect and courtesy at al ties. Behaviour ‘that interferes with te rights of others to learn and to feel safes unacceptable 2. Pupis are expected to show respect forall chool property and to keep the schoo! enuronmert lean and iter fee 3. Puplis are expected to take pride in thelr appearance, to have all books and required materials ané to be inthe righ place atthe right time. 4. Pupils are expected to follow a teachers instructions, to work to thebestof their ability and to present lass work and homework neatly, 5, Pupis are expected to attend everyday unless there Is a genuine reason for absence, in which ese the ‘choo! must be informed in writing, stating the reason for absence. 6. Children are expected to arrive int school in time for cases to begin. School opens at § 50am. when homework s checked and set. Formal teaching begins at 9.10 a.m, ‘affine Positive Behaviour Positive reinforcement of good behaviour lea rewards and incentives than on sanctions. to better sl cipline ond we place 9 grester empha Stratepis/Incentives ‘+ Agulet word or gesture to show approval ‘comment ona child's exercise book Praige in front of lass group ‘Avis to anather class or Principal for commendation Indivdal class merit awards‘+ Delegating some special responsibilty or privilege ‘+ Whiten or verbal communication with parent Discouraging Misbehaviour “The purpose of sanctions and other strategls isto promote positive and discourage misbehaviour. Under certain cirumstances there is a need for sanctions to register disapproval of unacceptable behaviour. The School adopts graded system for responding to incidents of misbehaviour. Sanctions willbe apeled accorcng te the gravity ofthe misbehaviour, with due regard to age and emotional development. A distinctions made below between minor and mare serious incident of misbehaviour, Sanctions wil be applied 2 the discretion of the rincpal and staf, aking into account ndivoual cumstances, ax deemed appropriate. n thecase of these intervetions/santions some o al of them may be applied, not necessarily in any particular order. Some examples of minor indents ‘Some examples of major incidents 1+ Homework orlasswort not completed to + Blatant disrespect towards members of school a satisfactory standard community “+ Running inthe Schoo! bling ‘+ Leaving school grounds without permission + Interrupting/ distracting other popis + Deliberatelyhurting/bulyng another cid fromschoolwork stealing + Faure to line upin ancrdert fashion 1 Persistent strong offensive language + tateatval clas ‘+ Unauthorised use ofa phone / device during schoo! 1+ Disrespect ta membersof the school hours community ‘+ Willy defacing school or personal property + inappropriate behaviour inthe school ‘Unsafe ehavieuron the school grounds + Beinghurtful tomembers of the school ‘© Directly disobeying a teacher’ instructions community ‘+ Substance misuse onthe sehool premises of during school activities 1+ Persistent occurence of minorincidents of ‘misbehaviour Interventions/Sanctions: Non-verbal cues andsignas (eye contact, physical proximity, gestures ee) Redirecting pupil to expected behaviow activity ‘saussion with pupil ‘Yerba eprimard including advice on how to improve ‘Temporary separation om peers within ass and/or to another lass Prescribing uncompleted work o be nished wss0f peveges ‘Temporary separation kom peers during break CCommuriation with parents Referral to Principal Principal communicating with parents Exclusion Suspension or Expulsion) from school (n accordance with Rule 130 ofthe Rules for National Schools as amended by leuar and Education Welfare Act 2000), Pupils will not be deprived of engagement In a Curricular Area, except on the grounds of health / safety‘Bullying Bullying is repeated verbal, psychologieal or physical aggression by an individual of group agnnst others. Blying wil not be tolerated. Pups and parents are expected to co-operate with the sol at all times in dealing with nstences of bling in aecordance wth the schoo's Ant-Ballyng Policy, ‘Suspension/Expusion Before serious sanctions such as detention, suspension or expulsion are used, the normal channels of ‘communication between schoo! and parents willbe ulsed, Communication with parents may be verbal oF written dependrg onthe circumstances. For gross misbehaviour or repeated instances of serious misbehaviour suspension may be considered, Parents concerned will be ivited ro come tothe school to discus their eh ease. Agaressive, threatening oF violent behaviour towards a teacher or pupil willbe regarded s serious or gross misbehaviour. “Where there are repeated instances of serious misbehaviour the Chalperson of the Board of Management wll, be informed and the parents will be requested In writing to attend at the school to mect the Cheitpersen an the principal. fhe parents do not glve an undertaking thatthe pupil will behave In an acceptable mare In the future the pupil may be suspended fora period. Prior to suspension, where posible, the Prcpal may review the case consultation with teachers and other members of the school community involved, with due regard to records of previous misbehaviour, ther pattern and contest, sanctions and other interventions used and thee outcores and any relevant metica information. Suspension wil bein accordance with the Rue for National Schools and the Education Welfare Act 2000, In the case of gross misbehaviour, where itis necessary to ensure that order and discipline are mabisined and te secure the safety of the pupils, the Board may authorise the Chaiperson or Principal te sanction an Immediate suspersion for a period not exceeding three School days, pending 2 decussion ofthe matter with the parents Expulsion may be considered in an extreme ease, n accordance with the Rule for National Schools and the Education Welfare Act 2000, Before suspending or expeling 2 pupl, the Board shall notify the Local Welfare [Education Offer in writing n accordance with Section 24 ofthe Education Welfare Ac, Removal of Suspension (Reinstatement) Following or dung a period of suspension, the parent/s may apply to have the pupil enstated 20 the school The parent/s must ive 2 satisfactory undertaking that 2 suspended pupil wll behave in accordance with the schoo! code andthe Principal must be satisfied thatthe pupil's reinstatement will nt constitute a ask 0 the upi's own safety or that of the other pupils o staf. The Principal wil faciitate the preperation ofa behaviour plan forthe puplif required and will re-admi the pupil formaly tothe ess, School Rules School rules are kept to a minimum and are devised with regard forthe health, safety and wetare of all ‘embers of theschool community. Class teaches set clear expectations for pups regarding behaviout. Before/After Schoo! Parents are reminded that the staff of the school does not accept responsiblity for pupis before official ‘opening time of 8.50 am. or after theofficial closing time of 1.30 pm. (infants) and 230 p.m. (other classes) ‘except where pupils are engages in an extra-curricular activity organised by the school and approved by the ‘oard of Management. Pupils volved in such actives ace expected to behave in accordance with school ‘behaviour poy during these times.Board of Management's Responsibilities '+ Provide a comfortable safe environment. ‘Suppor the Principal and staff in implementing the code + Ratify the code. Principal’ Responsibilities ‘+ Promote a postive mate in the school ' Ensure thatthe Code of Behaviour i inplemented in fair and consistent manner. Arrange for review ofthe Code, as required, ‘Teachers Responsibilities Support and implement the schoots code of behaviour. ‘Create a safe working environment for each pupl Recognise and afm good work ‘Prepare schoolwork and correct work done by puis Recognise an provide for incvicual talents and differences among pupil. Be courteous, consistent an ft. Keep opportunities for disruptive behaviour to a minimum, Deal appropriately with misbehaviour. Keep a record of instances of serious misbehaviour or repeated instances of misbehaviour, Prove support fr colleagues. ‘Communicate with parents when necessary and provide reports on matters of mutual concern, Pupils Responsibilities ‘+ Attend school regularly and punctually Lsten to thelr teachers and act on instructions /advice Show respect for all members ofthe school comity Respect al school property and the property of other pupils Behave ina sate, responsible way, which does not endanger others Be kind, avoiding al nasty remark, sweating and name-caling Include other pupils in games and activities Bring cortect materials/books to school Follow school and clas rules Parents/Guardiane’ Responsible '+ Encourage children to have a sense of respect for themselves and for property Ensure that children attend regulary and punctual Be interested in, support and encourage ther children’s schoolwork ‘Be familar with the code of behaviour and support its implementation ‘co-operate with teaches in instances where their chil’s behaviour is causing eifiuties for others ‘Communicate with the school in relation to any problems, which may affect chil’ progress/behaviour. Ratification and Review ‘ved by the Board of Management on weber 63 pate (4/t/21 pate vthlan