This week, September 8th-12th, is Positive Behaviour Week in RETNS.
Our school behaviour policy states that in RETNS we believe that in order to create and maintain a happy, safe and effective learning environment for all, there must be high standards of student behaviour which must be mutually agreed, widely promoted and actively supported by teachers, other school staff and parents/guardians.
Our behaviour policy points out that we take a whole school approach to behaviour management, where we involve staff, students and parents in a combined effort to ensure that we have a happy, safe and positive working environment for our children. During Positive Behaviour Week we negotiate positive rules with the children, which are discussed as a class and seen to be fair. The classes will each draw up their own ‘classroom charter’ and sign up to abiding by the rules. They will then discuss these rules at home and explain why the rules were chosen. By using this approach early in the school year children take ownership of the rules, are encouraged, with support from their parents and teachers, to take responsibility for their own behaviour and agree to accept the consequences of breaking a rule.
Our homework journal outlines our vision:
In our school we try to create a happy, comfortable environment where everyone is treated with respect and where individual differences are celebrated. We show care and respect for ourselves, for others, for the school and for the outside world.
Our vision is based on fundamental principles of human respect and dignity, and fair treatment. We believe that a whole school approach is the best way to live out this vision, where everyone involved in the school has a part to play. In particular it is important that the children have a role in helping and supporting each other to take personal responsibility for their behaviour, for the benefit of all.
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