Rules of Discipline

Attendance

Regular and punctual attendance is insisted upon for every student. A minimum of 85% attendance is required to be considered for promotion to a higher class.

Whenever absent, especially on account of illness, parents are expected to write a brief leave-note in the ‘Absent’ column in this calendar. Sickness of two days or more should be supported by a doctor’s certificate.

Birthdays, marriages, excursions or urgent work are not sufficient reasons for absence from school. No leave of absence is given, unless applied for, in writing and sanctioned by the Principal.

To be admitted to the classroom, those who have been absent and late-comers, must show their Regularity Record duly countersigned by the Principal.

Every student must be present on the closing and reopening day of the school. There will be unit tests on the closing and reopening day of every term.

Continuous absence of 15 days without any prior intimation will necessitate the authorities to strike off the names of the pupils from the rolls, and they will not be readmitted.

No student is allowed to leave he school premises except with the gate pass duly signed by the Principal or the person authorized by her. Parents should not call the children away during school hours. Such requests by parents will not be acceded to. When a child is sick she must not be sent to school.

Absence just before examinations will not be accepted except for serious illness with the doctor’s certificate.

Discipline

Special attention is given to ensure a high standard of morality and discipline in the school. Parents are requested to collaborate with the school authorities, Periodical reports will keep the parents informed of the progress of their child . These reports are to be signed by the parents.

No collection of any kind will be made in school without the previous sanction of the Principal.

Students are responsible to the School Authorities for their conduct in and out of the school. Conduct injurious to the moral tone of the school is sufficient reason for the dismissal of the students.

No books, periodicals or newspapers of an objectionable nature shall be brought into the school. All books for private reading must be submitted to the class teacher for approval. CD, DVD, Mobile Phones and other electronic gadgets are not permitted into the school premises.

No letters are to be passed on to the students or teachers except through the Principal. Tiffin boxes, bottles of water, books or S.U.P.W material will not be accepted. Students will not be permitted to make phone calls during the school hours.

Students are reminded to address their teachers as well as the non-teaching staff with due respect and politeness. On their way to and from school, they are expected to behave in a lady-like manner with due honour to the name of the school.

Bicycles should be kept in the stand provided for and should be securely locked. No student or staff member is allowed to ride bicycle, scooter or car inside the school gate. Parents are not allowed to bring their vehicles inside the campus during the school hours.

Students are responsible for the safe custody of their books and belongings. Each article should be marked with their name. Bringing expensive articles will be at personal risk.

Discipline in the classroom will be under the control of the class teacher. If a student continues to be noisy or indiscipline she may be sent out or taken to the Principal for necessary action.

Any damage done to school property should be made good by the student concerned.

No student detained in the same class will be given any concession in fees.

No school business will be transacted during holidays in person or by phone.

Child Safety Practices

What we do in school to keep your children safe ‘Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, every day’. Our first and foremost priority is to keep your child safe and healthy. Keeping your child safe at Carmel School means:

The health and safety of all children

Protecting children from deliberate harm

Being an anti-bullying school

Protecting our children from harassment and discrimination

A positive approach to behaviour management including the use of physical intervention safely, when necessary

Meeting the needs of children with medical conditions

Providing first aid

Protecting children from drug and substance abuse

Making sure our school is secure and safe

Being a ‘listening school’.

Ensuring they know who to go in school if they have a problem

Your child and their health & safety are our number one priority. We employ the following strategies to keep your child healthy and safe: All staff receive appropriate training in Safeguarding and Child Protection to ensure that they are aware of the school’s procedures for child protection and their responsibilities. Britain. We teach children to respect and value the diversity around them as well as understanding how to make safe, well-considered decisions. We recognise that we have a responsibility to protect children from all forms of extremism and this forms an integral part of our Safeguarding Policy.

Medical Need

If your child becomes ill during the day they will be monitored and we will telephone you if we feel it is necessary to do so. Any cuts and grazes resulting from normal play in the playground will be dealt with by our first aid staff. I f a child is receiving ongoing medication, parents are allowed to come into school by prior arrangement to administer this. medication, it cannot be administered by school staff without prior written agreement: please visit the school office to discuss this. Medicine and tablets must never be given to a child to be brought into school.. Please advise the school if there are any changes to your child’s health which the school should know about.

Jewellery

For the sake of safety we request that jewellery should not be worn to school, with the exception of small stud ear-rings

No tobacco No Smoking Area

Our school building and grounds are a designated No Smoking / No Tobacco