CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
SCOIL NAOMH FIACHRA
Whereas Scoil Naomh Fiachra promotes positive behaviour, as a staff we are aware that pupils in our school will at times misbehave. The following lists a range of misdemeanours and sanction that apply accordingly.
Each class teacher will display a list of pupils (using pupils initials to identify them). If the pupil misbehaves then this misbehaviour is recorded in a teachers’ notebook and on the chart ( R reminder, W warning, tick , Y yellow card (1 serious misdemeanour or 3 ticks) or R red card ( gross misdemeanour or 2 yellow cards).
At the end of each week, a pupil that has behaved all week and has received no mark/reprimand of any sort will have earned a STAR. Any pupils that has received 4 consecutive STARS will have earned a Star Pupil of the Month award/certificate.
The chart is wiped clean at the start of each week but the teacher continues to record any and all misdemeanours.
If a misdemeanour occurs during break-time then the supervising teacher will make the class teacher aware of the incident, the facts are recorded and an appropriate sanction is given (if a pupil was sanctioned during the break (removed from game/yard, sent to the wall, then this will suffice, but the incident is recorded and marked on the chart).
| MISDEMEANOURS in the classroom SECTION 1 | Range of APPROPRIATE SANCTIONS Misdemeanours in class |
| JUNIOR Wandering around classroom Shouting out Annoying Others Swinging on chairs Throwing coats on floor Continuously leaving seat without permission Telling lies Lining up inappropriately Low level of disturbance Sulking and huffing Making faces High level of noise Littering classrooms Swiping things from desks MISDEMEANOURS in the classroom SENIOR Shouting out answers Swinging on chairs Continuously leaving seat without permission Out of place during breaks Fidgeting Distracting others in class (talking etc) In class sanctions apply at the discretion of the class teacher eg, withdrawal of privileges Homework not complete Book/copies left at home Telling tales Bad manners when entering a classroom on a message Sulking Pulling faces Throwing line of coats on floor Not putting chairs up on desks properly Boys maintain eye contact with teacher when they are speaking to them Littering classrooms Untidy desk/school bag/uniform MISDEMEANOURS outside the classroom Running on corridors Making excessive noise on corridors or in line Not lining up properly Running on grass Wandering into the wrong area of yard Throwing litter Rough play/trains etc. Abusing property/flowers Silly name calling Spitting Splashing others in puddles This list is an example of most common misdemeanours but other incidents (not listed) may arise, if this occurs the Principal and/or School Management Team and/or teacher will decide/agree as to the sanction imposed. | R (REMINDER) is used when a pupils is reminded, regarding an unwanted behaviour. W (WARNING) is used if, after a reminder, the unwanted behaviour continues.
Once a pupil has been given a REMINDER in relation to misbehaviour, the pupil will not be reminded again in relation to any other misbehaviour and a WARNING may be issued. In class sanctions apply at discretion of the class teacher, Golden-time, withdrawal of privileges, temporary separation from peers.
Ö (tick) is used if unwanted behaviour continues.
If a pupil’s unwanted behaviour affects classroom teaching/learning the pupil may be given a TIMEOUT (30 mins max, this time is to be differentiated for the pupils in the Junior section of the school). TIMEOUT involves the pupils being sent to another class/SEN team member where (s)he is asked to complete a reflective log and assigned class work. Incident(s) are recorded by teacher. The Reflective log is signed by pupil, teacher and sent home to be signed by parents.
All incidents are recorded by class teacher in a notebook.
A third Ö (ticks ) becomes a YELLOW CARD Repeated incidents of these misdemeanours over a period of time become serious and parents will be informed. If a pupil refuses or defies teachers instructions, a member of the SMT/SEN will be contacted who in turn will contact the principal if the child continues to not co-operate with the request. Teachers in class bands can arrange that one remains in a supervisory capacity in the classroom while the other supervises those children being rewarded in the yard. Deny the child something he enjoys.
Outside classroom/YARD 1. Warning 2. Wall 10 mins 3. Wall all break – recorded in yard book and √ (tick) is recorded on chart 4. Repeated incidences of these misdemeanours over a period of time( 5 times a week) become serious and principal/parents will be informed 5. Deny the child something he enjoys Teachers will be aware of pupils with special needs and to be tolerant and understanding regarding their behaviour. |
| SERIOUS MISDEMEANOURS in the classroom | Range of APPROPRIATE SANCTIONS Serious misdemeanours |
| JUNIOR Bad language, answering back, cheek. Abusing property (class and other pupils) Blocking sink Objects thrown into toilet Deliberate floor wetting Playing and running in toilet area Throwing objects Using bad language Out of seats at lunch time Stealing lunches Running around the room Hitting and Kicking others Mocking pupils and teachers Name calling, teasing and taunting Threatening behaviour – gestures and comments Possession of mobile phones Forging of signatures Defiant SENIOR Muttering under breath Mocking pupil Blocking sinks, throwing objects down toilet Purposefully wetting floor Throwing food around the classroom Squirting drinks, spilling yogurt on purpose Disrespectful to teachers and SNA’s, peers Name calling Swiping things from desk, may be high grade depending on degree and safety Forging of signatures
Possession of a Mobile phone without parental note
SERIOUS MISDEMEANOURS outside the classroom JUNIOR Persistent name calling. Hitting others. Slapping / pulling hats of others. Refusing to tell name. Spitting at others with intent. Exclusion in games. Threatening and taunting others. Bad language. Shouting back at teachers and SNA. Defiant Behaviour. SENIOR Aggressive behaviour to include (punching, kicking, slapping around the face hitting with ball intentionally, throwing stones and objects, tripping intentionally, arm locking, headlocks, shoulder barge (shoving game in shelter), wrestling, spitting and biting (and/or), pulling the chair from under another child, anything involving physical tugging or pushing) Swinging on basketball nets, goal posts, railings etc. Passing school boundaries Disrespecting toilet areas Biting Graffiti – non-sexual nature Repeated breaches of school rules with regard to banned objects e.g. chewing gum etc.
This list is an example of most common misdemeanours but other incidents (not listed) may arise, if this occurs the Principal and/or School Management Team and/or teacher will decide/agree as to the sanction imposed. | In class sanctions apply at discretion of the class teacher, Golden-time, withdrawal of privileges, temporary separation from peers A YELLOW CARD is used if serious misbehaviour occurs
If a pupil’s behaviour affects classroom teaching/learning the pupil may be given a TIMEOUT (30 mins max, this time is to be differentiated for the pupils in the Junior section of the school). TIMEOUT involves the pupils being sent to another class/SEN team member where (s)he is asked to complete a reflective log and assigned class work. Incident(s) are recorded by teacher. The Reflective log is signed by pupil, teacher and sent home to be signed by parents.
If a pupil receives 2 YELLOW CARDs in a given week then this will result in a RED CARD and Detention. Detention involves the pupil completing a reflective log and assigned work during a break-time, usually takes place in the Computer room or the principal’s office. Reflective log and an unfinished work is signed by pupil, teacher and sent home to be signed by parents.
All incidents are recorded by class teacher in a notebook.
Repeated incidents of these misdemeanours over a period of time become serious and principal and parents will be informed. Behaviour plan set up and monitored over a two week period.
If two RED CARDS are received within a given month ( 4 week ) then a personal agreement contract is designed (between pupil and teacher and signed by pupil/teacher/principal). If this agreement/contract is broken by the pupil then the matter is referred to the principal. An immediate meeting with the parents is arranged.
If a pupil refuses or defies teachers instructions, a member of the SMT/SEN will be contacted who in turn will contact the principal if the child continues to not co-operate with the request. Teachers in class bands can arrange that one remains in a supervisory capacity in the classroom while the other supervises those children being rewarded in the yard. Deny the child something he enjoys.
In- class sanctions Personal contract with child or children who are likely to offend Parents contacted via phone and standard letter from school requesting urgent meeting with class teacher. Letter to be posted.
HIGH GRADE SERIOUS Persistent offending referred to Principal or designated person from Senior Management Team. Meeting requested with parent and Principal or designated person from Senior Management Team. Behaviour plan set up and monitored a one week period. Three High Grade Serious misdemeanours will be subject to the sanction of a Gross Misbehaviour.
N.B. Persistent misbehaviour may require support of National Educational Psychological Service or other suitable support service.
Teachers will be aware of pupils with special needs and to be tolerant and understanding regarding their behaviour.
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| GROSS MISDEMEANOURS in the classroom | Range of APPROPRIATE SANCTIONS Gross Misdemeanours |
| Bullying. Deliberate physical assault on pupil, teacher or SNA. Throwing furniture.
Deliberate disobedience and defiance Constant disruption Persistent defiant behaviour Refusing to work and cooperate Refusal to leave the room at break/lunchtime Biting Child locking or refusing to leave toilet cubicles is a high grade serious misdemeanour A Child who leaves the classroom without permission is a high grade serious misdemeanour.
Children in Junior Infants who leave the classroom after the first term is a high grade serious misdemeanour. Repeated possession of Mobile Phone.
GROSS MISDEMEANOURS outside the classroom Bullying Deliberate physical assault on pupil, teacher or SNA Leaving school grounds without permission.
HIGH GRADE SERIOUS Biting. Persistent defiant behaviour. Repeated possession of mobile phone
This list is an example of most common misdemeanours but other incidents (not listed) may arise, if this occurs the Principal and/or School Management Team and/or teacher will decide/agree as to the sanction imposed. | 1. Straight RED card 2. Principal contacted immediately (using red card alert system if necessary). 3. Pupil removed from class. 4. Incident recorded and reported to Principal. 5. Parents contacted immediately. 6. Suspension procedures adhered to.
Outside classroom/YARD 1. Bullying- Procedures according to Anti- Bullying policy adhered to. 2. Deliberate physical assault on teacher or SNA. a) Removal from yard. b) Principal or designated person from Senior Management Team contacted using red card alert system. c) Parents informed immediately. d) Suspension procedures adhered to.
3. Leaving the school grounds without permission.
a) Principal or designated person from Senior Management Team contacted using red card alert system. b) Parents informed immediately. Suspension procedures adhered to. |
