For our learners

Code of Conduct

 

  1. To create a non-racial, democratic, and dynamic education encouraging a love of lifelong learning and develop values and standards enabling all to become responsible members of society.
  2. Protect the rights of learners and educators and to create mutual respect between educators, learners and parents, acknowledging diverse cultures in society and being sensitive to gender bias.  To teach acceptable lifestyles and proper standards of behaviour and values.
  1. Dissociate ourselves from and reject all forms of violence, vandalism and other inappropriate behaviour, making learners aware that these forms of unacceptable behaviour shall be regarded as crime.
  1. All learners are expected to commit themselves to their schoolwork, abide by school rules and be held responsible with educators in keeping the school premises safe, neat and clean.

 

INTERPERSONAL CONDUCT:

TREAT EVERYONE WITH CONSIDERATION

  • Greet everybody, observing common courtesies.
  • In class acknowledge and greet all adult visitors
  • Stand back for adults in doorways and corridors
  • Assist others who are struggling
  • Respect everyone’s contribution
  • Chewing of bubblegum is NOT allowed
  • Cellphones are NOT allowed at school unless arrangement has been made and cellphone is given to Educator/Office
  • NO BULLYING IS ACCEPTED AT COTSWOLD PRIMARY SCHOOL

 

COMMUNITY CONDUCT

  1. CORRIDORS/STAIRWAYS
  • Move quietly and in single file
  • Keep to the left
  • Line up in double line outside classroom
  • Stack cases neatly inside/outside classroom
  • No running, eating or drinking
  1. HALL/ASSEMBLY
  • Hall out of bounds; unless learners are supervised or given permission to be there
  • For Assembly

          – line up quickly and quietly

          – lead in when quiet

          – stand quietly

          – respond appropriately (e.g. clapping)

          – NO talking

 

  1. PLAYGROUNDS
  • NO eating unhealthy/junk food before school on the school premises.
  • Don’t litter
  • No standing or running on benches meant for sitting
  • No dangerous games or interfering with others’ games
  • Educators parking areas out of bounds
  • No walking on the cement path in front of the Educators cars
  • No playing with sticks or stones
  • No swinging around the netball poles
  • No jumping off walls
  • No jumping over fences
  • Playing with marbles and tops only allowed in designated areas
  • No ball games on tarmac except for 4 square
  1. BATHROOMS
  • Keep toilets and basins clean
  • Respect privacy of others
  • No games or playing
  • No shouting
  • NO writing on walls
  • Boys may not go into girl’s toilets and visa versa
  1. PROPERTY
  • Respect all trees and plants – no climbing in trees
  • Be security conscious
  • No borrowing (without permission)
  • NO stealing
  • No vandalism
  • Treat school property with care
  1. SPORT/EXTRA-MURALS/OUTINGS
  • Honour commitments/be punctual
  • Dress correctly: matches/practices
  • Excuse yourself personally to coach/organiser/educator
  • Matches – letter day before if participation not possible/ phone call to school if sick on day
  • Behave correctly while in transit
  • No eating or drinking in school bus
  • Keep the school bus clean
  • NO body part may be outside the school bus at any time
  • Thank parents, educators, referees, involved
  • Spirit of sportsmanship – thank/congratulate all opponents
  • Take responsibility for all equipment used
  • No child may walk ALONE to Disa Avenue bus stop after sport practices. Always walk in a group for safety.
  • No child may use his/her cell phone in the street. This is for your child’s own safety. 
  1. SCHOOL WORK
  • Homework MUST be done Monday to Thursday
  • If homework is given over the weekend, it must be completed
  • All books must be at school everyday
  • Homework must be written down EVERYDAY
  • Assignments MUST be handed in on time
  • Diaries must be signed everyday
  • De-Merits must be signed when given
  • Return slips on letters MUST be sent back the next day

General Principles

  1. Disciplined behaviour is essential for the well-being of the school and the successful achievement of the school’s objectives.
  2. The Code of conduct is based on educational principles that aim to allow the school to function as a harmonious community.
  3. The Code of conduct aims to establish a safe and secure environment.
  4. The Code of conduct endorses the basic rights of teachers to teach and maintain orderly learning environments, and the rights of learners to learn in a secure, non-threatening environment.
  5. The Code of conduct is aimed at promoting a climate of mutual self-respect, self-discipline and responsible behaviour.
  6. Disciplinary action will be fair, appropriate and consistently applied. It will be aimed at corrective measures and not punitive action.

DISCIPLINE SYSTEM

SCHOOL – “Discipline Challenge”

– The CLASS is awarded a mark for BEHAVIOUR out of 10 each week.  If by the end of the term the class is above 7, then the WHOLE CLASS gets a reward.

SCHOOL – Merit System – Learners accumulate merits for anything from good behaviour and attitude, to effort made with schoolwork and homework. Once they have filled a whole Merit Sheet, they earn the relevant merit badge. Through the year learners have the opportunity of earning up to 5 different merit badges, ranging from Green, White, Red, Silver and Gold.  Learners receiving the silver and gold merit badges, will also receive certificate. The Diamond Merit Badge Award is the highest merit badge achievement and is only given out at Prizegiving.  Children who receive this award, get to keep this badge. Our merit system is continuous, and learners accumulate merits for the whole year. 

SCHOOL – De-Merit System – Learners accumulate De-merits for anything from bad behavior to incomplete homework or schoolwork.  Unlike the merit system, De-merits are accumulated termly, thus giving the learners the opportunity to a fresh start each new term.

CLASS  –  At the start of each year, class educators and learners establish, by agreement, classroom rules. Rewards and penalties are also agreed upon.

GOOD WORK – Gold stars, stickers, certificates and prizes operate as rewards.

 

DETENTION – DE-MERITS

Friday:  Grade 1 and 2 – 13:35 to 14:00

Friday:  Grade 3 to 7 – 14:05 to 14:45

Learners will go to Detention when they receive their 1st Bad Newsletter.  This will be after they have received 8 De-Merits.

Learners will spend this time under supervision.  Parents will be informed by letter by the WEDNESDAY of the week and they must please make the necessary TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS as NO learners will be excused from Detention.  This procedure is necessary to teach learners the importance of keeping rules and to taking responsibility for their actions and coping with the consequences of their misbehaviour.  Parent’s co-operation in this regard will be greatly appreciated.

 

IMMEDIATE DETENTION CAN BE GIVEN BY THE PRINCIPAL FOR: 

PRINCIPAL’S DETENTION: 14:05 –16:00

– Continued disrespect shown towards Educators/Adults

– A learner caught swearing or stealing

– Physical Fighting

– Continued disobedience

– Poor behaviour in a public venue or on transport, while in school uniform

– Leaving the school grounds without permission

 

SATURDAY DETENTION

– If a child receives detention 3 times in 1 term, they will then have to attend Saturday Detention

– This detention will be from 8:00 until 11:00

– No excuses will be allowed