Rules


To help protect our rights and to encourage responsibility we have basic rules for our classrooms and for times when we are out of class.

 

Talking and Communication Rules:

  • Hands up
  • Working Noise
  • Hurtful Language
  • Assemblies
  • Lining Up
  • Moving Between Rooms
  • In class example – We speak kindly and respectfully to each other
  • Out of class example – We speak kindly and respectfully to each other

Learning Rules:

  • The way we learn and play in our rooms and out of class
  • How to get attention or help
  • Behaviour on camps and excursions
  • Co-operation
  • In class example – We work quietly and helpfully together. We take turns
  • Out of class example – We cooperate with others. We share the playground.

Movement Rules:

  • The way we move about
  • Using equipment
  • Being on time
  • In class example – We walk quietly in our room and put things away carefully
  • Out of class example – We take care when moving about or playing outside. We look after equipment.

Treatment Rules:

  • The way we treat each other – no sexism, no racism, no put-downs
  • Manners
  • In class example – We are kind to each other and use good manners
  • Out of class example – We are kind to each other. We play friendly games.

Problem Rules:

  • The way we fix problems up with each other
  • In class example – We try to solve problems in a fair manner. If that is hard we ask a teacher for help
  • Out of class example – We talk to each other and try to work problems out. If we need help we ask a teacher or a peer mediator.

Safety Rules:

  • Safe behaviour
  • Use of equipment
  • Camps and excursions
  • Co-operation
  • In class example – We try not to hurt people. We use equipment safely
  • Out of class example – We play safe games. We play in safe areas of the school grounds.