I believe it is important when making rules, to involve the children in the process. When they have their say and are able to contribute to the rules, they are more likely to follow them. Our classroom rules are as follows:
Use quiet voices in the building; raise your hand if you want to talk.
Treat others as you want to be treated; be a friend.
Do your best and work hard!
Show respect for yourself, your classmates and your teacher.
There are six characteristics that make a good citizen. We teach these here at the Primary. The purpose of these traits is not only to have the children believe in and practice these here at school but to remember them and do so elsewhere outside of school. Eventually they become part of the students' moral integrity. Here are the six traits as well as the pledge we say each morning:
"I promise to practice the Six Pillars of Good Character.
To be trustworthy. To be fair. To show respect. To be responsible. To be caring. To be a good citizen. And to always have the courage to do the right thing."
Character counts at the Primary!
