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Code of Behaviour

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We require Students:

  • to abide by the rules and regulations of St Andrew’s College

  • to behave appropriately to staff and students, with co-operation and respect

  • to act in a manner which does not bring the name of St Andrew’s College into disrepute

  • to behave appropriately towards members of the public, on public transport and in local community shops and estates

  • to behave responsibly at rail stations, when crossing the road, when cycling to school and when driving to school

  • to be fully cognisant of and compliant with all legal and insurance issues if driving to and from school

  • to wear the school uniform correctly

  • to treat everyone with respect regardless of differing culture, ability, race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability or social class

  • to take responsibility for his/her own actions

  • to demonstrate honesty and integrity

  • to act in accordance with the law of the land

  • to recognise that any form of bullying is unacceptable

  • to take a full and active part in the life of the College

  • to take a full and active part in the sporting and extra-curricular life of the College.

  • to hand into Reception any items found on the college campus

  • to present a signed exeat form at Reception if leaving the college campus during the school day

Studying

We require Students:

  • to attend all classes with equipment appropriate to that class

  • to make full use of the learning opportunities provided by St. Andrew’s College

  • to communicate and co-operate with teachers and other college staff 

  • to attend classes on time and work hard at their studies

  • to maintain a homework diary

  • to complete all homework on time

  • to respect the right of others to work in an environment of learning and teaching

  • to turn off mobile phones during class time i.e. from 8.45am – 11.35am, 11.55am – 1.15pm and 1.55pm – 3.55pm

  • to notify the College of any absence

  • to sign the Late Book if arriving late to school

Community and Safety

We require Students:

  • to respect college buildings and furnishings and other people’s property, and not remove equipment or books without permission

  • to take responsibility for their own safety, never to put themselves at risk and to look after their personal effects.

  • to be responsible members of the college community, looking out for fellow students and to report any concerns to a teacher

  • to use the college resources responsibly, avoiding wastage (e.g. turning off lights and water)

  • to dispose of all litter and waste in the appropriate, environmentally friendly manner

  • not to damage or deliberately misuse any equipment provided for the health and safety of members of the College, or visitors

  • to refrain from bringing anything to school which could compromise the safety of themselves or others.