St Gen Prospectus 2012-13.pdf - St Genevieves

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STUDENT CARE Student Care Student care is a basic concern and interest in the personal well-being and development of all pupils and their adaptability to the academic curriculum offered by the school. Pastoral Care The Pastoral System aims to provide a safe environment, valuing individuals for their unique talents and abilities and ensuring that the pupils in our care are happy and protected. Continuity of pupil care is ensured by the Head of House moving up the school with their Year Group. Form Teachers and Tutor Groups Continuity is further enhanced in the Key Stage 3 (Years 8-10) by Form Teachers also moving up the school with their Form Class. In the senior school (Years 11 and 14) pupils are organised into Tutor Groups and they each have a Tutor who leads a programme of Personal Education each week. Discipline Discipline is seen in terms of a positive, child-centred approach and classroom management reflects the policy of encouraging pupils to recognise the importance of developing self-discipline, self-respect, and a respect for others, the school community and their environment. Reinforcement in terms of a reward system is seen as a necessary complement to this approach. Good discipline is fundamental to good teaching and learning and enables pupils to develop into responsible and mature adults. Behaviour and Courtesy A high standard of behaviour and courtesy is expected of all pupils in St Genevieve’s. The establishment of good standards of behaviour is a whole-school matter - a corporate responsibility of staff in partnership with parents. We believe that parents should be kept informed at all stages in the discipline procedure. Parents At any time in the school year the Head of House may invite parents to the school to discuss their daughter’s progress. Likewise parents are encouraged to contact the Head of Year at any stage in the school year if they are concerned about their daughter’s welfare or safety. Should any difficulty, which is not resolved by the Head of House, present itself, the Assistant Vice-Principal (Pastoral), Mrs S Kelly, may be approached. An appointment may be made with the Principal after the above procedure has been exhausted. Parents of new pupils are requested to sign an Enrolment Form guaranteeing that their daughter will abide by School rules and regulations. At various intervals throughout the school year, the rules are brought to the attention of pupils during their Personal Education class and in written correspondence with parents. A copy of our school discipline policy can be obtained on request from the Assistant Vice-Principal (Pastoral), Mrs S Kelly. Mrs S Kelly – Designated teacher for Child Protection Mrs Vize – Deputy Designated teacher for Child Protection ANTI-BULLYING POLICY Bullying is defined in general terms as the wilful, conscious desire to hurt, threaten or frighten someone. In terms of day to day school life, such behaviour undermines the ethos of St Genevieve's, a Catholic school concerned with the dignity and worth of the individual. It also hinders our aims to help each pupil develop intellectually, morally, emotionally and spiritually. The school's Pastoral Care Policy emphasises the importance of positive discipline and a well-structured Pastoral Care Policy which fosters a close, caring pupil/ teacher relationship and pupil support systems. Bullying is addressed through a cross-curriculum approach and the Personal education programme and clearly defined codes of conduct (Our Rules) endeavour to motivate the pupil to positive involvement in academic and non-academic areas. Teachers are constantly watchful, observing pupils' behaviour and general progress, mindful of concerns which parents, ancillary staff or others may have expressed. In the unfortunate event of bullying in school, definite procedures will be followed, involving pupils, parents and support agencies as necessary. In an attempt to prevent reoccurrence, the careful monitoring of such incidents will facilitate the review of policy and strategy. Page 8 | St Genevieve’s High School Prospectus 2013/2014
PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH A COMPLAINT OF A SERIOUS NATURE INCLUDING BULLYING IN SCHOOL A serious incident could be e.g. bullying, a fight (either physical or verbal), or any incident that may give rise to suspension or possible exclusion from school. Written statements will be taken on these occasions. Heads of Year should clarify with the Assistant vice Principal (Pastoral) or another member of the SLT if unsure about the necessity for a pupil written statement. 1 (a) In such incidences the alleged victim or complainant will be interviewed by The Head of Year and may be asked to give a written account of the incident(s). (b) The alleged bully or participant(s) will be interviewed by the Head of Year and may be asked to give a written account of the incident(s). (c) Those who witnessed the incident(s) will be interviewed and may be asked to give written accounts. 5 (a) Parents of those involved will be informed of the outcome of investigations, immediate sanctions imposed, and further sanctions should there be a re-occurrence. (b) (c) If necessary, parents may be advised of support agencies available. The pupil(s) involved will be told to stop this behaviour, in the presence of her/their parents. 6 The Form Teacher, Subject Teacher, Lunch-time Supervisors will be asked to discreetly monitor the situation. 7 The Principal is informed by the Assistant Vice Principal (Pastoral) of all bullying/ serious incidents who will take further action as appropriate 2 (a) The parents of the alleged victim or complainant and alleged bully or participant(s) will be informed of the incident(s) and of investigations being made at school. (b) The parents will be given an opportunity to make an appointment to discuss the situation with the Head of Year. 3 (a) The Head of Year will seek reports from the Form teachers and Subject teachers on the progress/behaviour of those involved in the serious incident. (b) The Head of Year may seek further discussion with the Form teacher(s) and Assistant Vice-Principal (Pastoral). 4 (a) The victim or complainant will be interviewed to discuss the outcome of investigations about how this problem may be resolved. (b) The bully or participant(s) who are at fault will be interviewed to discuss the outcome of investigations / how this problem may be resolved / sanctions to be imposed /further sanctions, should there be a re-occurrence. (c) All parties will be reminded of the school policy on expected good behaviour. “Realising Potential Together” | Page 9
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