Barfield Code of Conduct

Behaviour

• Listen to instructions before acting – if you don’t you may miss important information which you need.
• Put up your hand if you have any questions – then the teacher will know you need help.
• Be honest – the truth is always the best option.
• Always sit quietly in class and at the lunch table.
• Do not interrupt other people when they are speaking – be patient, your turn will come.
• Remember GOOD table manners.

Kindness

• Be considerate of others – help a friend with a heavy bag; next time they will help you.
• Support other people – encourage your friends in their work – remember, a smile is catching.
• Look after younger children – they may need your guidance and help.
• Respect everyone at school – we are a family community.
• Hold the door open for teachers and wait for staff to pass in the corridor.

Greeting People

• Greet people with ‘Good morning’ or ‘Good afternoon’ – it is the polite way to greet people.
• Always say ‘please’ when asking for help – people will be willing to help you.
• Always say ‘thank you’ when receiving help – it shows your gratitude.
• Always use polite language with your friends, teacher and other adults.
• Stand up when an adult enters the classroom.

Your School

• You must be neat and tidy – tuck in your shirts and tie up your shoe laces – you are representing your school. Ensure that your hair meets the school's requirements and is tidy.
• Take care of your uniform and your belongings – they are your responsibility.
• Do not interfere with other children’s belongings – take lost items which you find to a teacher
• Never run around the school paths, in buildings or on the staircases – you could fall and hurt yourself or hurt someone else.
• Look after your school – don’t drop litter, don’t damage school property and always 'Think Green'.

Routines

• Always be prepared for your lessons – bring your prep book, your pencil case and your ruler.
• Do each prep for a full half-hour and try your hardest.
• Make sure your preps are handed in on time to teachers – otherwise, bring a note from home to explain any problems and make sure YOU tell the teacher about any incomplete preps as soon as possible.
• Remember to change our shoes at break time and not to wear trainers in the classroom.
• Remember to wear a full tracksuit during the winter months.
• Remember to wash your hands before lunch and after break times.
• Support your House – try to collect as many plus points and conduct points and as few demerits as possible.
• Enter, sit and leave Assembly in silence.
• Always be on time for your lessons and activities.
• Report to the Office and the teacher concerned if you are going to be absent from an activity.
• Try your best everyday – take pride in everything that you do.