Ground Rules

Ground rules protect the rights and liberty of each individual child and the group as a whole. They promote the internalization of good social behaviours and values including: self-control of impulses, consideration of others and a sense of responsibility for oneself and the welfare of the group.

Ground rules can help to make life at school easier, make the days run more smoothly, enable children to be more independent, and help to develop responsibility. The number of ground rules is generally kept to a minimum, stated and presented in a positive manner with the emphasis on safety, respect for others and the environment, and the results benefit all members of the group.

 General School Rules

 *Arrive at school on time

*Treat others with respect and dignity

*Look after your own items

*Pick up your own litter

*Stay within the allocated areas in the playground

*Respect classrooms and equipment

*Adhere to classroom rules

*Never throw sand, stones or sticks

*No child may threaten any other person physically or verbally, use racist, offensive or derogatory language, harass another person, bully or steal.

 General Behaviour

The children are made aware of behaviour which is acceptable and that which is not. Issues arising between children are always discussed with them first, failing which, the time-out method “The Thinking Chair” has proved successful in the Preschool. 

Parents will be called in, to discuss discipline problems if required. If a disciplinary problem does arise, it is dealt with individually, keeping the child’s self esteem in mind at all times.