MILDMAY PRIMARY SCHOOL

 WILL ENDEAVOUR TO:

• Provide a safe, secure and caring learning environment;
• Encourage the children to do their best and achieve their full potential as a valued member of the school community;
• Develop in each child positive values and a caring attitude towards the school the community and the environment;
• Provide a balanced curriculum of the     highest quality;
• Set and mark stage related and appropriate homework;
• Be welcoming and offer opportunities for parents/carers to become involved in the daily life of the school;
• Contact parents/carers as soon as concerns are raised about a child’s work, behaviour, attendance or punctuality;
• Communicate between home and school through notices, newsletters, website and meetings.
• Have high expectations of parents and pupils, insisting that all discussions are respectful, not tolerating aggression or threatening behaviour from any quarter.
• Allow children safe and secure use of the Internet through a combination of site filtering, supervision and by fostering a responsible attitude in all pupils, in partnership with parents.

TO HELP MY CHILD AT MILDMAY PRIMARY SCHOOL, I (PARENT) WILL ENDEAVOUR TO:

• listen to my child read daily;
• See that my child attends school regularly, is punctual and properly equipped, wearing the correct uniform and ready to learn;
• Inform the school on the first day of          absence;
• Raise any concerns or problems that might affect my child’s ability to learn or behave appropriately;
• Support the school to make sure my child maintains good behaviour;
• Support my child with homework and other home learning opportunities.
• Attend parent meetings with the teacher to discuss my child’s achievements and progress;
• Support all staff in their efforts to create a caring community which values children and their rights;
• Support the school in getting any help my child may need;
• Read all letters/messages/emails that are sent home;
• Inform the school immediately of any changes to parents/carer and emergency contacts details.
• Ensure my child uses the internet safely and has a responsible attitude towards online activity, in partnership with the school.

AS A PUPIL OF MILDMAY PRIMARY SCHOOL, I WILL TRY MY BEST TO:

• Work hard and listen carefully to instructions;
• Come to school regularly and on time;
• Be polite, friendly and helpful to other        children and all adults;
• Tell somebody if there is something I am not happy about;
• Do any homework (including reading) and return it to school on time;
• Bring all the equipment I need every day    including my PE kit and reading books;
• Take good care of the school environment, my own and other people’s belongings and all living things.
• Understand the importance of e-safety and discuss any concerns I have with a trusted adult.
• Think about others and be helpful whenever I can
• Come to school with a positive, “I can” attitude and determination to do my best.
• Smile and enjoy my learning.

Signed on behalf of MILDMAY PRIMARY SCHOOL by:

D Mulholland

Headteacher