

St Joseph's R.C. Primary School
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School will:
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Provide a caring Christian environment within which all pupils will be treated with respect and in which the academic, physical, social, spiritual and moral development of each child can be nurtured.
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Encourage a positive attitude towards learning and the opportunity to achieve through the provision of a broad and balanced curriculum, which meets the needs of all ages, gender and ability whilst encompassing the requirements of the National Curriculum.
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Set appropriate and challenging targets and continually aim to raise the standards of individual pupils and whole school attainment.
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Encourage children to do their best at all times.
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Provide enjoyable and purposeful supplements to class work by setting, marking and monitoring homework.
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Monitor your child’s progress and achievements, arrange parent’s evenings and prepare an annual report through which progress will be shared with parents.
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Encourage children to take care of their surroundings and others around them.
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Contact parents if there is a problem with attendance, punctuality or equipment (e.g. Swimming /PE clothes).
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Inform parents about any concerns or problems that are affecting their child’s work or behaviour.
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Keep parents informed about school activities and events through the website, letters, newsletters and notices about special events.
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Deal promptly and effectively with any parental concerns.
Parents/Family/Carers will:
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Make sure my child attends school regularly and will notify school of any absences.
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Make sure my child arrives on time (between 8:45 and 8:55 each day).
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Support school standards by sending my child to school in the correct school uniform and providing any specialist clothing or equipment needed to access the National Curriculum.
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Support the school’s policies and guidelines for behaviour and discipline.
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Let the school know about any concerns or problems that might affect my child’s work or behaviour.
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Support my child in homework and other opportunities for home learning.
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Attend parent’s evenings and discussions on my child’s progress.
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Attempt to get to know about my child’s life at school and try to attend or support special events and initiatives.
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Ensure the safety of all children when delivering/collecting children.
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Not arrange holidays during the academic year
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Contact school with any queries or concerns and follow the schools complaints procedure when making a complaint about school or a member of staff.
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Refrain from using social networking sites to make negative comments about school or school staff.
The Child will:
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Come to school every day
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Come to school on time
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Bring all the equipment they need every day e.g. PE kit
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Wear the school uniform and be tidy in appearance
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Attempt to complete homework and return it to school on time
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Always try their best
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Be polite, helpful and considerate to others
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Follow the school rules
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Respect everyone and everything
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Travel around the school safely
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Everyone has a right to learn
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Wear your school uniform with pride
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Remember that I represent my school both at school and outside.
Agreement
School: Mrs A. O’Brien (Headteacher)
Parent/Guardian:_____________________________________________ Date:__________________
Child:____________________________________________ Class:________________ Date:___________________