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.