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As a school we will:

Encourage good attendance and punctuality and follow up all unexplained absences
Insist that school uniform is worn by all students
Ensure that all students know what equipment they need
Provide all students with a Planner and a Lunch card
Set the highest standards for your child’s education
Report regularly on your child’s progress
Provide the best training that we can
Provide a homework timetable and a Planner
Set and mark homework regularly
Praise good work and effort
Apply sanctions fairly to support our Behaviour for Learning Policy
Monitor student’s online activity while at school using the Local Authority’s Smoothwall filter
Use Classcharts to inform parents/guardians
We will ensure our school environment is open, welcoming and safe. We do not expect anyone to bring illegal substances or potential weapons into school
If we believe anyone to be in possession of illegal substances or potential weapons, a voluntary search will be done by staff
Concerns raised by students, parents/guardians and staff will be dealth with appropriately. Where matters are not suitable for us to resolve, referrals will be made to other agencies including the Police
Hold regular meetings for parents/guardians and send home a newsletter and update the school website regularly
Respond to any concerns within two working days
Enrich the curriculum by providing extra-curricular activities

Ensure my child attends school every day on time
Inform the school in the morning if my child is absent and give a reason
Inform the school in writing of any change of contact details or address
Ensure my child wears correct uniform according to Penglais School policy
Ensure my child has the correct books and equipment for school
Encourage my child to do their best
Encourage my child to record and complete homework
Check and sign my child’s planner weekly
Make the school aware of any concerns that may affect my child’s work
Support the school’s Behaviour Policy not only at school but also on the way to and from school
Encourage my child to have a high standard of behaviour at all times
Make the school aware of any concerns that may affect my child’s behaviour
Minitor my child’s online activity
I will encourage my child to respect the open, welcoming and safe school environment
I will ensure my child understands that for safety reasons all students are not to bring illegal substances or weapons into school
Where I have concerns regarding my child or any other student, I will inform a staff member
Attend parents’ evenings about my child’s progress
Keep the school informed of any problems likely to affect my child’s learning
Ensure that the school always has an up-to-date information for emergency contact
Support school community events
Encourage my child to participate in school clubs, societies, sporting and musical activities

Attend school every day on time
Always wear full school uniform, with no additions
Bring the correct equipment to school
Always do my best
Use my Planner to record homework and complete homework assignments on time
Work quietly and sensibly in class
Follow all school policies not only at school but also on the way to and from school
Keep the school tidy and free of litter
Respect the school’s staff, peers and local community
Behave appropiately while online
I will respect the open, welcome and safe school environment
I will refrain from bringing any illegal substances or potential weapons on school transport or into the school environment
Wehere I have concerns regarding other students, I will inform a member of staff
Take school letters home to my parents/guardians
Let my teachers know if I have concerns which affect my learning or wellbeing
Take a pride in the school and make an effort to improve it
Use the opportunities offered to me to participate in clubs, societies, sporting and musical activities