CHOICE CHANCE CONSEQUENCE
Our Choice-Chance-Consequence system is in place to foster a good spirit of hard work and cooperation in lessons. This system helps all students to take responsibility for setting the best tone possible for learning in the classrooms around the school. Praise points are regularly given out in lessons to affirm good work and attitudes.
In lessons students are expected to follow the classroom code. Teachers are expected to provide ‘Quality First Teaching’ to ensure that the differentiated learning needs of students are catered for and that lessons are appropriately structured and engaging.
Our aim is to establish the highest possible standards of behaviour at St Paul’s Catholic School. We feel that the peer culture is an important factor in a student success at school. If our students value the culture of hard work and good behaviour, they will learn more and go on to have improved life opportunities. Unsurprisingly, research has shown that students who practise, put effort into tasks, are motivated and have good attitudes make better progress than those who do not. The converse is true. Where there is a culture of failure or of opting out, this needs to be turned around, so that achieving excellence is seen as desirable.
You can view the Choice, Chance, Consequence system here
BEHAVIOUR
The school behaviour policy applies to Years 7-11 and to the Sixth Form. The policy will ensure:
• The school is characterised by gospel values and that students and staff are able to work effectively together
• That the needs of all especially the most vulnerable are recognised
• That students are treated as individuals and that systems are operated with compassion
• That there is a clear understanding of the discipline process for students, parents, teachers and governors as well as appreciation for the rationale behind this process
• That good behaviours, self-discipline and respect for others are valued and developed in students 3
• That behaviour in and outside class promotes good learning including also to and from school
• That bullying is not tolerated and is dealt with effectively
• That all students, regardless of ability, age, religion and gender receive regular recognition, reward and praise
The purpose of the school’s Behaviour Policy is to ensure that school is conducted in a safe and secure environment in order that each student fulfils his or her God-given potential. The dignity of each person created
in the image and likeness of God, is enshrined as a fundamental principle of this policy and so too is the rich understanding of Christian forgiveness and reconciliation.
School Prayer
‘This is what the Lord asks of you:
To act justly;
To love tenderly;
And to walk humbly with your God’
The school prayer focuses on the inherent dignity of all in our community, and underpins our approach to behaviour management. Based on its teaching, we encourage and expect respect, fairness and a consideration of the needs, views and feelings of others to be paramount within our school community. Through effective partnership with parents, we seek to create an atmosphere of high expectations and good behaviour.
You can view our Behaviour Policy on our policies page here
