Pupils at Abbotsholme are allowed a fair degree of freedom to move about the estate as long as they follow a series of sensible guidelines. Being a pupil at Abbotsholme brings a wide variety of important opportunities. We expect pupils to make the most of their academic abilities and to develop interests in areas such as community service, activities, outdoor education, sport, music, art, drama and the like.
Abbotsholme expects the conduct of its pupils to be at all times governed by common sense, follow the behavioural charter, be loyal to the good name of the School and overwhelmingly by consideration for the feelings of others.
Abbotsholme’s basic rules and guidelines are sent to parents in the Handbook for parents. All pupils receive the Behavioural Charter and Pupil Code of Conduct in their planner.
Behaviour and Discipline
The aim of Abbotsholme School is to develop self-discipline in its pupils. It is however unrealistic to expect that most pupils will be naturally self-disciplined and to think that they will not require to be disciplined by adults on various occasions during their school careers.
The objectives which the discipline policy sets out to achieve are:
To ensure the pupils uphold the Abbotsholme Behavioural Charter. At Abbotsholme we expect the following attitudes and behaviours:
- Honesty
- Courage
- Humility
- Integrity
- Respect
We expect our pupils to abide by the Pupil Code of Conduct.
Pupil Code of Conduct
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I will follow the school Behavioural Charter
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I will be loyal and committed to my school and its activities
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I will show consideration and respect to all
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I will not swear, use bad language, or use any words or expressions which anyone present finds offensive, suggestive, hurtful or unacceptable
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It is never appropriate for me to be over-familiar, rude or cheeky
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I will not be involved in unkind or hurtful actions or remarks
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I will not take anyone else’s property without permission, or damage anything which belongs to another person, or the school
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I will obey teachers’ instructions the first time
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I must not break the school rules on smoking, alcohol and drugs
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In school, I will not show affection of a sexual nature towards another pupil
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I must wear the school uniform correctly. It must be clean, tidy and in good repair
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I accept that school commitments for which I have volunteered, or been selected, take priority
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I must always be on time
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I will not leave the school estate without permission
We want our pupils to be: Courteous, thoughtful and pleasant, by providing models of this in staff and by positive reinforcement of such behaviour when pupils display it. To be considerate of others, aware of why self-discipline and regard for the well-being of others is important. To ensure that their behaviour is appropriate at all times and in all situations. To maintain a mutually respectful and orderly working atmosphere in the classroom.
Promoting self-discipline is the responsibility of all members of the School. The exercise of it is the responsibility of everyone. Much of what we do at Abbotsholme is positive and works to encourage excellent standards of courteousness and friendliness, within our own community and in contact with outsiders. The best way to promote these standards in others is to display them yourself. Treat others as you yourself would like to be treated. Thank or otherwise encourage those whom you see behaving well. An extra-special act of kindness or thoughtfulness may deserve to be brought to the attention of a Tutor. Rewards like commendations can be used to help reinforce the ethos.
In the first instance the class teacher and tutor are responsible for the pastoral care and discipline of pupils.
In the classroom the teacher should apply the agreed sanctions and rewards.
Where these have proved ineffective or where the matter is more serious the Head of Year should be involved.