As a practical expression of our TEAM motto, we offer the following practical suggestions relating to the different roles in the home-school-pupil triangle:

 

I/we will:

support my son’s progress by looking through his work, checking his planner weekly and discussing his achievements

ensure that homework is completed satisfactorily and encourage other opportunities for learning at home and in the community

encourage good habits in learning and effective examination preparation

attend parents’ evenings and be involved in target-setting

support the school’s policies and guidelines for behaviour and school discipline

ensure that my son is punctual, properly equipped and wears the correct school uniform

inform the tutor of any concerns about school or home that might affect my son’s work or behaviour

inform the form teacher of any reasons for absence from school

take an active interest in my son’s life at school

support my son in all activities when he is representing the school or taking part in a school function

encourage his spiritual development

 

The School aims to:

encourage high expectations and celebrate your son’s success

provide high standards of education and encourage your son to reach his full potential

provide a high standard of pastoral care at school

provide a balanced curriculum and meet the individual needs of your son

enable your son to achieve high standards of work and behaviour

set, mark and monitor your son’s school and homework regularly

give guidance and support to parents and children in the development of study skills

develop your son’s self-confidence, independence and personal responsibility

help your son develop positive personal relationships

keep you informed about your son’s progress, behaviour and the life of the School

be open, welcoming, and encourage you to become involved

promote your son’s health and safety

encourage spiritual development

provide a wide range of sporting, cultural and extra-curricular activities

 

I will:

complete all my classwork and homework to the best of my ability

bring all necessary equipment for work each day and meet deadlines

take an interest in my spiritual development

follow the school rules and codes of conduct at all times, including when travelling to and from school

attend school punctually

wear school uniform correctly, and be tidy in appearance

make my tutor and parents aware of any concerns I may have about the school

show respect and consideration for others and not become involved in any form of bullying

care for the school environment and other people’s property

give school communications to my parent or guardian promptly

take an active part in extra-curricular, sporting and other educational activities

represent the school whenever called upon to do so.