Policies
Pastoral Care and Discipline:
Our school is a community where we encourage children to live together to work and play in a friendly atmosphere, one which is based on good relationships between staff, children and parents. We have a caring staff who work within the principle that the class is a family where the potential of each child is developed to the full. As a staff we work closely together respecting the role that each has in the overall development of the children in our care.
We value the role and contribution made by parents therefore we always make the effort to welcome parents and encourage them to become more aware of their child’s education.
The school places great importance in the fostering of the personal and social development of each child through pastoral care. A copy of the school ‘Pastoral Care Policy’ is available at the school. Also available is the school’s procedures for dealing with ‘Child Protection’. In these matters the Designated Teachers, Mr McAuley and Mrs R Mitchell, ensure that procedures are correctly followed.
School Discipline:
Discipline within St. MacNissis is firmly based upon mutual respect, the quality of relationships sought and the close partnership between parents and staff. The ultimate aim with all pupils is to achieve self-discipline and to develop a sense of responsibility. Our School ‘Discipline Policy’ and ‘Anti-Bullying Policy’ aim to make children understand that discipline comes from within and is based upon Christian standards and behaviour and with this in view the staff attempt to give constant positive encouragement to all children. The class teacher aims to develop in each child a sense of self-worth and encourages the development of the pupils’ confidence, self-esteem and self-discipline. The children are made aware of certain rules, which help to create and maintain a caring, truthful and respectful community in which they can learn effectively. At St MacNissis we take the view that bullying behaviour, whatever form it may take is totally unacceptable. A positive approach to discipline and the pastoral care of pupils – emphasising praising and rewarding good behaviour – is adopted and encouraged throughout the school. To promote and support Positive Behaviour the school operates a House System involving all the pupils within the school. The school also implements a playground “Buddy” scheme involving our Primary 6 and Primary 7 pupils to support and care for younger pupils within the playground.
Parental support is essential in maintaining high standards of behaviour. We try to ensure that parents are informed of both good and unacceptable behaviour. Parents are encouraged to call into school to discuss any concerns. Copies of the ‘School Discipline Policy’, the ‘Policy to Combat Bullying’ and the ‘Policy on Use of Reasonable Force’, are all available at the school. Acceptance of admission to the school implies the parent’s acceptance of the ‘School Discipline Policy’ and related policies.
