Our School Code: Respect, Responsibility, Safety
Learning to be respectful, responsible and safe For all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 NSW Department of Education
WALT: We Are Learning To
Understand our school's three main values Identify how to show respect, responsibility and safety Apply the code of conduct in our daily school life Create a positive learning environment for everyone
Our School Promise
I follow the Code by being respectful, responsible and safe, and by following teacher and staff directions.
Pillar 1: Respect Everyone
Listen and speak respectfully to others Let others focus on their learning Value and include everyone - treat them fairly Care for our school environment Wear our school uniform with pride
Respect in Action
Role-play scenarios: How do we listen respectfully during mat time? What does caring for our classroom look like? How can we include someone who feels left out? Practice wearing our uniform with pride
Pillar 2: Be Responsible
Attend school every day and arrive on time Follow school and class rules Use technology safely for learning Complete schoolwork and ask for help when needed Help others when we can Learn from mistakes and try to improve
Responsible Choices
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Pillar 3: Be Safe
Follow instructions from teachers and staff Respect others' space, privacy and belongings Speak up if anyone feels unsafe Resolve differences calmly and fairly Never treat anyone unfairly because they're different No violence, threats, or bullying - including online
Think and Share
Which pillar do you find easiest to follow? Which one is sometimes challenging? How can our class help each other follow the code? What makes our school a great place to learn?
Our Class Code Commitment
Create a class poster showing our commitment Each student signs their name Display prominently in our classroom Success Criteria: I can explain all three pillars I can give examples of each pillar in action I understand how the code helps everyone learn