School Rules and Rewards

School Expectations

Good behaviour in lessons and around the school is fundamental to success.  Whilst it is impossible to sum up expectations in a few words, the school wraps up its expectations in “Success through our Endeavours” and through our key behaviours of Respect, Responsibility & Resilience.

We also have clear ‘non-negotiables’ which we insist upon in every classroom in our school. They are designed to ensure students understand the high expectations that we have for them in every single lesson:

1. Absolute focus on learning.
2. Follow staff instructions first time and without question.
3. Be fully equipped and prepared to learn.
4. Respect other people, their property and our school.

School Rules Summary

The full version of our school rules is available to students and parents on Firefly.  The summary below is intended to provide a summary of key points for reference, but if in doubt, please refer to the full version.

Uniform

Blazer to be worn at all times with badge and school tie.  Sensible polishable black leather shoes – no trainers, boots (covering ankle) etc. permitted.  Sensible plain black or navy coat (not leather, no big logos), hoods to be kept down.  Plain black hats allowed when it’s cold.  Hoodies are not allowed in school.  Black socks for boys, white socks or plain black, grey or neutral tights for girls. 

General

Snacks and food bought in the canteen and opened, is to be eaten in the canteen.  No chewing gum allowed in school.  Students are forbidden to bring in any form of knife, catapult, fireworks, toy guns, or any other item considered to be a weapon.

Mobile Phones

Mobile devices must not be seen or heard at any point during the day (from when you enter school until you have left the building at the end of the day), they are never to be used (without a teacher’s specific permission).  They must be kept inside pockets or bags and are brought in entirely at the risk of students. Phones are confiscated without warning and are collected by students after 3:30pm in the P block.

Jewellery & Valuables

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, we ask that jewellery worn in school is kept to a minimum. Pupils may wear:

• A wristwatch
• Up to two small stud earrings (one per ear)
• One small nose stud

No other types of earrings or piercings are permitted. Necklaces may be worn, but they must not be visible to staff.

Any jewellery that does not meet these guidelines will be confiscated and returned to pupils at the end of the school day, following a 15-minute detention. Persistent refusal to follow these expectations will result in further sanctions in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy.

We also ask that valuables are not brought into school. The school cannot accept responsibility for personal possessions such as money, watches, jewellery, or mobile phones. The school is not liable for the loss, theft, or damage of personal items, including those that have been confiscated.

Make-up

Students must not wear nail polish, false nails or extensions of any kind.  Students in years 7, 8 and 9 may not wear makeup, those in years 10 and 11 may wear discreet makeup only.

Conduct

Student must always be polite, courteous and respectful at all times – as summarised in our school key behaviours of respect, responsibility and resilience.  Students must follow the instructions of staff even if they don’t understand or agree with them.