Following consultation with learners and staff across all classes in the initial weeks of term, along with feedback from parents and carers, we are delighted to publish Cathedral’s new Relationships and Behaviour policy.
Cathedral PS relationships and behaviour policy – Final
91% of parents and carers agree or strongly agree that the policy reflects the Catholic ethos and vision, values and aims of Cathedral Primary School; 96% agree or strongly agree that the policy takes a positive approach, with a focus on helping all Cathedral pupils to be the best version of themselves and to take responsibility for their actions. Below are several comments from parents and carers:
“This is such an amazing project for the children. I am really happy to read that this has been done with the pupils as this is something we try to discuss at home.”
“The comments from the children are very powerful. A wonderful reflection of how to treat each other in a school. This is why Cathedral is an amazing school for our kids.”
“The genuine respect and care for and between the adults and children in the school is absolutely palpable.”
Cathedral’s strong Catholic ethos underpins all sections of the policy and the policy highlights that the starting point for establishing and maintaining positive pupil – adult relationships across our school community lies with the adults. For example, the first bullet point under the ‘My Rights’ section states:
‘All adults in Cathedral will be nurturing and build a positive relationship with me.’
This section goes on to state:
‘All adults will be trauma sensitive and will always try to understand why I might be reacting in a certain way.’
The responses of Cathedral learners during the consultation sessions were exceptionally thoughtful and mature, revealing a wisdom, insight and graciousness well beyond their years. Speech bubbles scattered throughout the policy contain direct quotations from our quite remarkable children. These include:
“God created us. He made us unique and special in our own way. When you feel good, you show love.”
(Primary 2 learners)
Many thanks to Cathedral learners, parents/carers and staff for your input in developing our new Relationships and Behaviour policy. TOGETHER, WE’LL ENSURE IT’S A LIVED REALITY ACROSS OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY!
