Code of Behaviour


Code of Behaviour and Discipline for Killinure N. S.

In devising the Code consideration has been given to the particular needs and circumstances of this school.  The aim is to ensure that the individuality of each child is accommodated while acknowledging the right of each child to education in a relatively disruption free environment.  The rules are being kept to a minimum and are positively stated in terms of what pupils should do.


Punctuality

In order to facilitate the smooth running of the school day it is important to adhere to the following:

  • Every child is expected to be in time for school. 
  • School commences at 9.00am 
  • Children should not be in the schoolyard before 8.50 am. 
  • Both Junior and Senior Infant Classes conclude at 1.40pm, and the remaining classes conclude at 2.40pm. 
  • Parents should make necessary arrangements to ensure children are collected when school is finished. (Exceptional circumstances to be discussed with the teacher).
  • In the event of an absence for children it is important to notify the school (061) 351377 and you can fill in the absentee form on the App.

 

School Rules: see the page on School Rules

 

Strategies:

The following strategies may be used by teachers to show approval for good behaviour.

  • Praise may be given by means of any one of the following:
  •  A quiet word or gesture to show approval.
  •  A comment in a pupil’s exercise book.
  •  A visit to another member of staff or to the Principal for commendation.
  •  A word of praise in front of a group or class.
  •  Delegating some special responsibility or privilege.
  •  A mention to parent, written or verbal communication.

The following strategies may be used by teachers in response to unacceptable behaviour:

  •  Reasoning with pupil.
  •  Reprimand (including advice on how to improve).
  •  Detention during breaks.
  •  Loss of privileges.
  •  Temporary separation from peers, friends or others.
  •  Prescribing additional work.
  •  Referral to Principal/Deputy Principal.
  • Communication with parents (See Note A in Appendix).
  • Suspension (Temporary). (See Appendix B).

Appendices​


Appendix A

Communication with parents will be verbal or by letter, depending on circumstances. The parents concerned will be invited to come to the school to discuss their child’s case. For gross misbehaviour or repeated instances of serious misbehaviour suspension will be considered. Aggressive, threatening or violent behaviour towards a teacher will be regarded as serious or gross misbehaviour, depending on circumstances.


Appendix B.

Where there are repeated instances of serious misbehaviour, the Chairperson of the Board of Management will be informed and the parents will be requested in writing to attend at the school to meet the Chairperson and the Principal. If the parents do not give an undertaking that the pupil will behave in an acceptable manner in the future the pupil may be suspended for a period. Prior to suspension, where possible, the Principal may review the case in consultation with teachers and other members of the school community involved, with due regard to records of previous misbehaviours, their pattern and context, sanctions and other interventions used and their outcomes and any relevant medical information. Suspension will be in accordance with the Rules for National Schools and the Education Welfare Act 2000. In the case of gross misbehaviour, where it is necessary to ensure that order and discipline are maintained and to secure the safety of the pupils, the Board may authorise the Chairperson or Principal to sanction an immediate suspension for a period not exceeding three school days, pending a discussion of the matter with the parents.

Expulsion may be considered in an extreme case, in accordance with the Rules for National Schools and the Education Welfare Act 2000. Before suspending or expelling a pupil, the Board shall notify the Local Welfare Education Officer in writing in accordance with Sanction 24 of the Education Welfare Act.

All members of the teaching staff have been involved in planning the code. The Board of Management will review the Code at agreed intervals. A copy of this code has been made available to all parents.