The Heathcote School Code

Take CARE of yourself, of others and their property

Show COURTESY by being polite to everyone

Show CONSIDERATION to everyone and

to the whole Heathcote COMMUNITY

Code of Behaviour

Each class makes up class rules at the beginning of the year which everyone agrees will aid learning and facilitate a happy classroom
environment. In addition, there are school rules and values which are contained in the school prospectus.
There is an expectation of high standards of personal behaviour and respect for others which we hope you will encourage and support.

We have a house system in school which is used to reward children for politeness, kindness to others as well as for effort and attainment in their work.

Children's achievements are celebrated in a special Celebration Assembly held every Friday. This very motivating. Rewards include stickers, certificates, praise and the opportunity to share their work with other staff and children. The motivation that these rewards give shows in more considerate behaviour seen at break and lunch times.

Everyone has the right to:

• feel safe, cared for and respected
• be able to learn to the best of his/her ability and to develop whatever skills he/she possesses.
• be treated equally irrespective of gender, race, physical characteristics or any other factors.
• learn and play without disruption

Everyone is expected to:

• be responsible for their own behaviour
• respect the rights of others.

We say No to bullying, whether verbal or physical, it has no place in our school. We ask all parents and pupils to help us by reporting immediately any incidents so that we can deal firmly and fairly with any bullies, involving parents if appropriate.