Behaviour Expectation  

Donvale Primary School Behaviour Code

Responsibility

  • Understand the consequences of our own actions.
  • Respect the rights of others.
  • Be punctual and properly prepared for class.
  • Speak politely.
  • Treat all members of the school community with courtesy, respect and consideration.
  • Allow others to work and play without disruption.
  • Allow teachers to teach without disruption.
  • Take care of all property including our own, the school’s, and property that belongs to others.
  • Staying in the school grounds and only leaving with permission.
  • Staying out of the school building when a teacher is not present.
  • Playing safely and fairly with others.
  • Walking instead of running in covered and passive areas.
  • Play safely and sensibly on all play equipment.

Be considerate of others

  • Treating others with respect and compassion.
  • Thinking about and caring about other people’s feelings.
  • Being polite.
  • Keeping your hands to yourself.
  • Practising behaviours that will keep ourselves and others safe.

Help make Donvale Primary an attractive place to work and play in

  • Taking pride in how our school looks.
  • Caring for, and protecting our plants, trees and grounds.
  • Looking after our school buildings, furniture and equipment.
  • Using school equipment properly and returning it after use.

Be responsible for yourself and your property

  • Accepting responsibility for the way you behave (following the school rules).
  • Delivering and returning notices between home and school.
  • Taking care of your cleanliness and personal hygiene.
  • Wearing a school hat outdoors in terms one and four.
  • Leaving valuable items at home.
  • Only touching the property of others when we have the permission to do so.

Always represent our school with pride

  • Behaving in a safe, responsible and courteous manner when attending excursions, camps and travelling to and from school.
  • Following instructions of teachers, parents and children who are helping you.
  • Being polite and courteous to visitors.
  • Wearing correct school uniform each day.

I/We have read the Code of Conduct with my child/children.  We understand and have discussed the school rules.  We agree to support and abide by the Code.

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