Manners Policy

A Code of Conduct for Aranmore students

At Aranmore, one of the very important parts of our Vision Statement is how we relate to each other.

This policy focuses on how we should treat our friends, our peers and our staff by emphasising the basic aspects of good relationships. These are good manners, politeness and courtesy to all members of the community.

It is designed to remind us of the ways we can easily do this: in the classroom, in the grounds, as representatives of our College outside school and obviously at home.

Speech

• address each other by name
• allow people to have a conversation without interrupting
• always use “please” and “thankyou”
• rough and foul language has no place at Aranmore
• accept correction without answering back
• treat guests to the College with special respect
• talking, shouting and whistling are inappropriate at assemblies, performances and public gatherings
• speak in a language that all members of the group can understand

In The Classroom

• wait for the teacher before entering the classroom
• be on time for class and have your books ready
• knock and wait for an invitation to enter if a class is in progress
• raise your hand if you wish to speak to the teacher
• the chewing of gum is not permitted
• respectfully acknowledge the presence of the Principal or visitors on their entrance to the room
• respect your own property and that of others. Do not deface or take without permission

On the Verandas

• show respect for others by being quiet outside classrooms where people are working
• keep to the left on verandas and stairs and keep doorways clear
• stand aside to let adults pass

In the Yard

• respect the environment by placing rubbish in the bins
• spitting is not acceptable
• fighting is not tolerated

At the Canteen

• wait your turn
• do not push in or hold places
• say “please” and “thank you”

At Sport

• accept the umpire’s decision without complaint
• applaud outstanding performances
• congratulate the winner
• booing is unacceptable

In Public

• respect yourself and your school by wearing the uniform correctly
• on public transport, always be ready to offer your seat to an adult, especially the elderly, disabled or those with children
• rowdy and noisy behaviour is inappropriate
• do not vandalise property