ST MICHAEL'S C OF E PRIMARY ACADEMY

Behaviour

Our Rules

​Our school rules are taken from the teachings of Christ. The wording of our rules was taken from the Bible. Each of our school rules is broken down into a series of behaviours that we expect all adults and children to demonstrate.

1. ​Treat others as you want to be treated 
2. Try your best in everything that you do 
3. Be engaged in your learning
4. Forgive and forget 

Rule 1: Treat others as you want to be treated 

What the Bible says: Do not seek your own good, but the good of the other person. 1 Corinthians 10:24

By following this rule, adults will:

• Treat every pupil as if they were their own son or daughter.

​By following this rule, children will:

• Always use their manners

• Smile at each other

• Praise each other

• Use kind words

• Be gentle and caring

• Help others to improve

Rule 2: Try your best in everything that you do. 

What the Bible says: ​Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4-5

By following this rule, adults will:

• Never give up on a child

• Listen to children

• Support each and every child

• Stay calm and never lose their temper

• Never shout at a child

​By following this rule, children will:

• Stay focused during lessons

• Always follow instructions

• Put their hands up to ask or answer a question

• Try their best to finish their work

• Stay on-task

Rule 3: Be engaged in your learning 

What the Bible says: Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more. Matthew 25:20

By following this rule, adults will:

• Be fully prepared for every lesson 

• Actively engage in continuous professional development 
• Seek out advice and opportunities for professional growth 

​By following this rule, children will:

• Be fully focused in every lesson 

• Follow classroom routines
• Complete all learning activities 
• Take pride in their work 
• Ensure that their presentation is to the very best possible standard 

Rule 4: Forgive and forget 

What the Bible says: Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14

​By following this rule, adults will:

• Treat every day as a fresh start

• Clean all strike charts before the start of a new day

• Not bring up the past when addressing a current issue

• Understand that children will make mistakes

​By following this rule, children will:

• Apologise if they make a mistake

• Be honest if they make a mistake

• Allow others to share their side of the story

• Shake hands

• Move on from the past

• Not hold a grudge and accept an apology