Growing Together Code of Rights and Responsibilities
bel i+eve ach ieve St Joseph School Primary Section
Mission Statement of all our schools
Inspired by Gospel Values and the teachings of Saint Emilie, our schools aim at creating a team of dedicated professionals to give our girls a holistic education, developing their individual, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, creative and physical potential to the full, in the knowledge that such gifts come from a loving God who asks us to use them for our good and that of others.
Vision The staff of St Joseph School believes that the school should: 1. Provide a happy and safe environment where everyone is valued and respected 2. Seek to achieve good relationships with all those involved in the school through mutual support and open and mutual communication. 3. Collectively create a stimulating environment which fosters excitement and enthusiasm for learning 4. Develop a sense of identity within the school community 5. Provide learning experiences and activities which develop pupils’ individual talents and abilities to the full and equip them with the knowledge and skills required to meet future challenges for themselves and for others.
Dear Students Our school is a safe and happy place where we accept and love each other. We show respect to all students and adults in the school. In this handbook you will find the RIGHTS you have as students of St Joseph School, Blata l-Bajda and also the RESPONSIBILITIES which these rights carry with them. Therefore your behaviour should at all times reflect these rights and responsibilities.
The Headmistress Primary Section
Rights
I have the right to learn.
Responsibilities
I have the responsibility to help myself and others to learn. So: • I come to school on time. • I do my work diligently and I hand it in to my teacher on time. • I do not bring fancy stationery to school as it may distract others from their work. • I pay attention in class and help other to do so too. • I look after the environment because growing in a healthy and pleasant environment enhances learning.
Rights
I have the right to be treated with respect.
Responsibilities
I have the responsibility to treat others with respect. So: • I am fair. I do not copy or cheat. • I am kind to others. I avoid any form of bullying whether physical, verbal or psychological. • I use self-control. I never hit, push, hurt others or use verbal abuse or threats. • I stay at home when I am sick. • I bring a signed note from my parents or guardians: 1. When I need to leave school during school hours. 2. When I am not wearing the full school uniform. 3. When I need to be exempted from P.E. lessons. 4. When I am absent.
Absences of three days or more require a medical certificate.
Rights
I have the right to be safe.
Responsibilities
I have the responsibility to keep others and myself safe. So: • I do not bring dangerous objects to school. I do not wear jewellery except for stud earrings. • I follow van, playground and all school rules. • I do not take undue risks. I walk in the school corridors and I go up and down the stairs carefully.
Rights
I have the right to safeguard my personal property.
Responsibilities
I have the responsibility to take care of my property. So: • I bring only what I need to school. Stickers, radios or mobile phones are not allowed. • I care for school property, such as, books borrowed from the class or the school library. • Year 6 - I look after my locker key. The master key is not provided if it is forgotten at home repeatedly. If the key is lost, the school will provide another against payment. • I respect the property of others. Tearing, breaking or taking other students’ property carries consequences.
Rights
I have the right to feel good about myself.
Responsibilities
I have the responsibility to help others feel good about themselves. So: • I treat others the way I want to be treated. I have the right to join games during break and to be a member of a team or group. • I learn about others and myself. Mutual respect, courtesy and honesty are values which nurture self-esteem and self-respect in all students.
Consequences of Irresponsible Behaviour 1. The student is made aware by whoever is with her at the time of her irresponsible behaviour, of how this behaviour is affecting the student herself and possibly others in the school. 2. If the undesirable behaviour continues to repeat itself, the student will have to face the consequences. 3. The consequences are always related to the irresponsible behaviour and equivalent to its seriousness.
Homework Policy As a health and safety measure, when students are absent: • If they are sick, the teacher puts aside all the work done during their absence. When the students return, they may do this work at their own pace until they catch up with the rest of the students. • If the students are away from school for reasons other than sickness, parents or guardians may call for the homework or else the teacher may send it with another student.
The School Uniform Unless special permission has been given, girls are to wear their school uniform at all times when in school or on official outings. Hairstyles should be simple and becoming the school uniform. Accessories for the hair should be blue.
Winter Uniform • Shirt in broken white with school logo on the collar.
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Checked blue, green and broken white skirt. Green cardigan with blue and broken white stripes at cuffs and neck-line. Blue blazer with school badge. Blue shoes. Blue tights and / or blue ankle socks with green stripe. School tie.
In very cold weather girls are allowed to wear: • Blue uniform trousers. • A blue polo neck under the shirt and tie. • Gloves, scarves and beanies with the school logo.
On school outings during cold weather they wear their blue rain jacket. Summer Uniform • Short sleeved shirt in broken white with school logo on the collar. • Checked blue, green and broken white skirt. • Green school cap with school logo • Blue shoes. • Blue ankle socks with green stripe.
P.E. Kit (Summer) • Green v-necked T-shirt with navy blue neck-line. • Blue socks (school uniform socks) • Gym shoes.
P.E. Kit (Winter) • Blue and green tracksuit. • Blue socks (school uniform socks) • Gym shoes.
On days when the girls have P.E. lessons they should wear their P.E. kit from home. K.G. 11 Uniform
The girls come in their P.E. kit every day and in winter they wear the school rain jacket. ALL ITEMS OF THE SCHOOL UNIFORM AND OTHER PERSONAL BELONGINGS SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE STUDENTS’S NAME
Any unmarked items that are found and remain unclaimed will be disposed of at the end of the scholastic year.
Girls who enter the school premises and who, for any reason, are not wearing the school uniform, should be dressed in a way that is suited to a church school environment.
Note to Parents Permission from the administration is needed before approaching teachers/LSAs. Appointments with teachers/LSAs can be made by sending a written note to the school. Parents should not phone teachers/LSAs at home or on their mobile phones. Parents should return replies to circulars sent by the school for their attention, promptly. When on the school premises parents should be dressed in a way suited to a church school environment.
St Joseph School – Primary Section Dun Gorg Preca Street, Blata l-Bajda HMR 1603, Malta Tel: 21237936 21249540 79249540 Fax: 21236902 Email (Primary): primary@stjosephblata.mcs.edu.mt
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In the best interest of their daughter, parents are asked to co-operate with the School Authorities at all times.