downend school prospectus 2011 final copy.indd

Downend School Prospectus 2011-2012
Valuables
Students are advised not to bring valuable items such as mobile phones or mp3 players to the school
premises. The school cannot accept liability for their loss or damage.
Food and drinks
Food can be bought in the dining room for lower school students and the Sixth Form snack bar. Space is
available in the dining room and for eating packed lunches. Students may eat in the grounds in suitable
weather. Food may not be consumed in classrooms or corridors.
Personal Responsibility
Rewards are the best way to develop responsibility, and personal achievement is recognised by commendations.
High quality work, helpful service to the school community and excellent attendance are all rewarded
by either commendations or postcards sent to the student’s home.
The Student Planner is used to record homework, targets and commendations, and is a further way for
parents and the school to keep in touch. Outstanding work receives a personal letter of commendation from
the Headteacher.
Privileges
Withdrawal of privileges or detention may be used to make a point about a student’s behaviour whether in,
or out of, the classroom. Detentions may be given and parents will be given 24 hours notice of any detention
after school; they will also be informed if a student has been excluded from lessons at any time. The
ultimate sanction is suspension or exclusion. This is rarely imposed but is especially relevant to any violent
behaviour.