Prospectus - Penair School

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
One of the most important features of an effective school is the climate within which the learning takes
place. The behaviour of students in and around the School is critical in setting and maintaining this climate
or ethos. It is for this reason that we have a Code of Behaviour. “The one rule for all of us in school is:
everyone will act with courtesy and consideration to others at all times”. Our code then defines what we
mean by this and explains our high expectations: a breach of courtesy or common sense is deemed to be
a breach of school discipline. The behaviour of students in uniform but out of school reflects directly on
the School as much as on the students themselves. The staff take a serious view of any student bringing
the name of the School into disrepute.
Behaviour - Rewards and Sanctions
Children find pleasure in being esteemed and
valued, especially by their parents and those
whom they depend upon. This concept is
embedded in our school’s mission statement and
as a part of our Behaviour Management Policy,
which emphasises the need to celebrate positive
behaviour as well as academic achievement.
Penair is a Lead Behaviour School.
Sanctions
However, we must also have a sequence of
sanctions relating to unacceptable behaviour and
underachievement. The sequence has stages which
progress from an individual member of staff acting
independently, giving a reprimand through faculty
and school detentions. After school detentions will
always be notified in advance by an official letter,
explaining the reason for the detention. The final stage
of permanent exclusion by the governing body is in
accordance with the Local Authority guidelines. A copy
of the Rewards and Sanctions document is available
on request from the School.
Rewards
Praise is always effective as a reward. It is most
effective when it is sincere and natural; spoken and
written praise are therefore encouraged. Positive
letters or postcards home from members of staff
concerning house points gained, excellent interim
reports and sustained good work are examples of this.
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House point marks are awarded in Years 7, 8 and 9 with
commendations in Years 10 and 11. These are awarded
for:
• good work / sustained effort
• commitment
• contribution to the school
• leadership
Improvement Priorities
Behaviour is outstanding
(OFSTED 2009)
Colours are awarded for sustained commitment to
extracurricular activities in sporting activities, such as
football, rugby, netball, hockey, cricket, table tennis/
badminton, tennis and athletics in addition to music, art,
dance and drama.
In Year 11 all students have the opportunity to
be prefects and are expected to act as good role models
to younger students. They also assist with duties and
engage in leadership opportunities. These would include
organising school events, escorting visitors to the school,
and acting as ambassadors at external functions.
Each summer the Annual Prize Day is held to
celebrate the successes of our students. Prizes are
awarded for academic achievement, perseverance
and endeavour. In addition, awards for services to
the community and outstanding contributions in sport,
leadership, musicianship and enterprise are presented.
Further recognition of student achievement may
be acknowledged through nominations for the Truro and
Roseland Learning Community Awards (TRLC), The
Diana Awards and the Lions Cup. Student Leadership is
encouraged across the school.
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