St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

We will prepare the way by loving, living and learning with the Lord

HOME-SCHOOL AGREEMENT

The family will:

• Support the Catholic teaching and ethos of St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School.
• Be a good role model for behaviour and positively support the school rules.
• Ensure that our child arrives at school on time, in agreed uniform (correctly labelled), and ready to benefit from the day at school.
• To strive for 100% attendance and ensure that the school is informed of any absences by telephone.
• Support the school’s commitment to ensure no term time holidays.
• Communicate with the school regarding anything which may affect our child’s education or welfare.
• Support and encourage children to read at home and to complete homework set.
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect for others in the school community.
• Refrain from making comments about the school, its staff or children on-line. Instead sharing concerns through appropriate channels by meeting with a senior member of staff or your child's class teacher.
• Attend Parents’ Evenings to discuss progress, success and concerns.
• Encourage and celebrate our child’s achievements

The child will:

• Take part in daily prayer and worship.
• Be forgiving and show consideration for others
• Work as hard as I can and take a pride in my work at school and at home.
• Follow classroom and playground rules
• Be kind and understanding towards each other
• Be an enthusiastic and active learner
• Dress smartly in my school uniform.
• Tell a grown up/monitor if I am upset or unhappy.
• Set a good example to younger pupils by my words and actions.
• Try my best with all homework and complete it on time.
• Take responsibility for my actions and take care of my belongings.
• Show good sportsmanship.

The school will:

• Provide a Catholic setting for the education of all pupils.
• Provide a happy, caring, safe and supportive learning environment
• Praise and reward good behaviour in class, the school and the community.
• Encourage pupils to work to the best of their ability.
• Praise and reward good attendance and punctuality and challenge poor attendance and punctuality.
• Develop children’s independence by giving your child increasing responsibility for his/her own learning, behaviour and belongings.
• Keep parents informed about children’s progress and well being.
• Welcome parents and carers to share comments and concerns pledging to address or resolve them as soon as possible.
• Make your child’s education meaningful and enjoyable.
• Prepare your child to become a valued member of society.
• Promote kindness, courtesy and good manners