The Code of Conduct

Introduction
Pupils at Ballymena Primary School have the right to an education, which offers them every opportunity to attain their full potential. The Principal, teaching staff and support staff are here to create the circumstances to allow this to happen. Governors, parents and the wider community also assist in this process.

Guiding Principles
In order for the above to be achieved it is essential that every member of the school community acknowledges and reflects the values promoted by the school:

• Respect self, fellow pupils, teachers and other adults
• Respect their own and other people’s property
• Be courteous, well-mannered and well-behaved
• Be honest, trusting and hard-working
• Take responsibility for words and actions
• Be friendly and co-operative
• Show tolerance towards others

The Principles in Action
These values and principles underpin our school ethos and are seen to be met when pupils observe the following:-

I will:-

• come to school on time
• be prepared, by doing my homework and bringing all the books and items I need for work and play
• do my work to the best of my ability
• work with others in my group
• do as my teacher or supervisor asks
• not shout, swear or use bad language
• walk, on the left, inside school buildings
• take care of my books and school equipment
• help to look after the school buildings and grounds
• not steal
• not fight or bully
• be punctual

I know that the following behaviour is unacceptable:

• truancy
• physical violence
• vandalism
• drinking, smoking or drug taking
• bullying, threatening behaviour
• using bad language
• being disruptive in class, when lining up or in the corridor

This Code of Conduct has been written with the safety and well being of the children in mind, and to enable the school to function efficiently as a place of learning.

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