A Code of Conduct for Aranmore students

At Aranmore, one of the very important parts of our Vision Statement is how we relate to each other. We all had a part in writing the Vision Statement and so we believe in its importance.

This policy focuses on how we should treat our friends, our peers and our staff by emphasising the basic aspects of good relationships. These are good manners, politeness and courtesy to all members of the community.

It is designed to remind us of the ways we can easily do this: in the classroom, in the grounds, as representatives of our College outside school and obviously at home.

Speech

address each other by name
allow people to have a conversation without interrupting
always use “please” and “thankyou”
rough and foul language has no place at Aranmore
accept correction without answering back
treat guests to the College with special respect
talking, shouting and whistling are inappropriate at assemblies, performances and public gatherings
speak in a language that all members of the group can understand

In The Classroom

wait for the teacher before entering the classroom
be on time for class and have your books ready
knock and wait for an invitation to enter if a class is in progress
raise your hand if you wish to speak to the teacher
the chewing of gum is not permitted
respectfully acknowledge the presence of the Principal or visitors on their entrance to the room
respect your own property and that of others. Do not deface or take without permission

On the Verandas

show respect for others by being quiet outside classrooms where people are working
keep to the left on verandas and stairs and keep doorways clear
stand aside to let adults pass

In the Yard

respect the environment by placing rubbish in the bins
spitting is not acceptable
fighting is not tolerated

At the Canteen

wait your turn
do not push in or hold places
say “please” and “thank you”

At Sport

respect yourself and your school by wearing the uniform correctly
on public transport, always be ready to offer your seat to an adult, especially the elderly, disabled or those with children
rowdy and noisy behaviour is inappropriate
do not vandalise property