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As parent or carer I will endeavour to: |
As a student I will endeavour to: |
As a school we will: |
| Attendance and punctuality |
- ensure my child attends regularly and on time.
- promptly inform the school about any absence and the reason.
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- attend regularly and arrive at registration on time.
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- inform home as soon as possible, if a student is absent without
an explanation
- recognise and reward good attendance.
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| Being ready for school |
- send my child in full school uniform, with the correct equipment.
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- wear the correct uniform and bring the correct equipment each
day.
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- expect and maintain high uniform standards for all students;
- give ample notice if specific equipment is required.
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| Teaching and Learning |
- take an interest in what my child is learning;
- praise effort and good work;
- seek to support my child and respond to the school's advice in
this respect.
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- work hard to achieve targets set with my teachers;
- help other students to learn by allowing every teacher to teach
and every learner to learn.
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- provide a curriculum that challenges and motivates all students;
- have clear learning objectives in lessons, fully utilising resources;
- encourage and praise effort and progress.
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| Behaviour |
- encourage my child to behave well;
- work together to find solutions if behaviour is unacceptable;
- support the school if sanctions, such as detentions, are necessary.
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- behave well on the journey to and from school;
- behave well in and out of class, follow the code of conduct and
meet the school's expectations;
- respect and care for others and their property (inc. school property)
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- promote a code of conduct that creates a safe, well-ordered and
caring environment;
- encourage, praise and reward high standards of behaviour always;
- inform you of any concerns or successes that arise.
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| Homework |
- provide the right conditions for my child to complete homework
successfully;
- encourage my child to strive to do his/her best;
- check and sign the Planner weekly;
- communicate with school if any issues arise.
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- care for my Planner and record all homework details;
- give my best effort on all tasks;
- meet all deadlines for handing-in homework.
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- indicate clearly the task expectations and provide support for
students;
- set appropriate work that reinforces and extends lesson learning
objectives;
- mark homework regularly;
- provide a homework timetable and Planner to enable students to
manage their study time;
- check and sign the Planner weekly;
- organise a Homework room and supply a homework guide (enabling
parents to best support their child).
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| Life of the school |
- support school events and encourage participation in extra-curricular
clubs.
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- find out what opportunities are available to me and participate
where possible.
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- be open and welcoming and offer you opportunities to become involved
in the life of the school.
- promote the opportunities available to students and inform home
of forthcoming events and students' achievements.
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| Communication |
- inform the school about anything that may affect work or behaviour;
- discuss my child's progress at Parents' Evenings and at other times;
- raise concerns directly and promptly with school.
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- pass all letters, notes and reports to parents on the day they
are issued;
- talk with parents and teachers about any concerns in school.
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- give parents and carers regular information about their child's
progress;
- establish a dialogue leading to the setting and achievement of
targets.
- make sure that we listen to concerns and do our best to provide
a prompt response and support.
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