Behaviour Code

The aim of the Behaviour Code in the school is to help students develop into young adults with a real sense of responsibility and concern for others. Self-discipline is our ideal. However, students need to mature within a secure framework and there are certain rules and conventions that have to be observed if high standards of integrity and behaviour are to be maintained. Our Code of Conduct is displayed in all teaching rooms and in the front of every student’s record book.

The one rule for all of us in school is: Everyone will act with courtesy and consideration to others at all times.

It will sometimes be necessary to correct poor attitudes or behaviour. This will range from words of advice from tutors, break or lunchtime detentions, daily lesson report cards, removal from lessons and in really serious but rare instances, exclusion from school. A school detention takes place every Thursday after school from 3.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m. and departments will hold break, lunchtime and after-school detentions when necessary.  When serious problems occur we aim to work with students, parents and support agencies to put in place a Behaviour Management Plan, with clearly defined targets.

We look to parents for support in these matters. We believe that the education of our students is a partnership between home and school and we will invite parents to meet a member of staff if there are problems. Equally, parents should contact the Tutor or Head of House if they are concerned about their child’s behaviour.

It is always pleasing to see our pupils behave with a sense of commitment and responsibility and we make every effort to encourage such positive attitudes. The Behaviour Code has been established to encourage a sense of achievement amongst pupils and to help the school respond consistently when pupils do not reach the high standard we expect of them.