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Behaviour Expectations

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” – Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)

At St Anne’s, we believe that every student is called to grow into the person God created them to be. Our GROW Behaviour Mantra provides a clear and consistent framework for how we learn, treat others and contribute to our school community.

Through GROW, we encourage all students to take responsibility for their actions, show respect for themselves and others, and make positive choices that reflect our Catholic values. By embracing the principles of GROW, pupils develop the confidence, resilience and character needed to succeed in school and beyond. We believe all our students can make outstanding progress in their learning and personal development but for this to happen they must each have an excellent attitude to their learning. We place Christ at the Centre of our school and our vision; To become an Outstanding Catholic School in ALL we do. We understand the developing nature of adolescence. We provide opportunities for self-reflection and personal development, safe in the knowledge that our pupils are made in the image of God, come from goodness, and want this for themselves.

The GROW mantra helps create a calm, supportive and purposeful environment where everyone can flourish academically, socially and spiritually. It reminds us that every day is an opportunity to learn from our experiences, strengthen our relationships and become the very best version of ourselves.

We are a fully inclusive school, where all students regardless of any barriers to learning, are valued as equal individuals. Our staff provide regular and consistent opportunities for praise and rewards. They are responsive to the individual circumstances of all students to ensure a fair and equitable experience for everyone.

The school operates on the basis of the ‘common good’ and expects our students to do the same. We take a firm but fair approach to behaviour management, ensuring the poor behaviour of a very small number of students should not override the achievement of a great many.
At St Anne’s we believe that our success is achieved as a direct result of high standards and expectations. To facilitate high-quality Teaching and Learning in a calm purposeful learning environment, we believe that acceptable behaviour must be demonstrated in all aspects of school life, both within and outside the building.

 St Anne’s Rewards and Behaviour Policy is rooted in our SACRED Values.

Service

The act of helping or doing something for somebody else without expecting something back in return

Patron Saint - St Teresa of Calcutta
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Devoted her life to helping others working with the poorest of the poor. Set up the Missions of Charity who care for people around the world.

Biblical Foundation

Quote - The greatest among you will be your servant. - (Matthew 21:11)
Story - Jesus washes the disciples’ feet - (John 13:1-17)

What this looks like​

  • The person of Service:
  • Puts others first
  • Isn’t concerned with rank
  • Helps without being asked
  • Gets on with things
  • Looks for chances to support
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Ambition

To have high aspirations for yourself and others around you

Patron Saint - St John Paul II
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Trained to be a priest in secret in Communist Poland. Was a talented sports man, actor and writer. Became the first Polish Pope and leader the Catholic Church.

Biblical Foundation

Quote - I have come that you may have life and have it to the full. - (John 10:10)
Story - The parable of the talents - (Matthew 25:14–30)

What this looks like​

The Ambitious person:

  • Wants the best
  • Drives people forward
  • Has the highest standards
  • Doesn’t settle for average
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Compassion

To show empathy for others by showing an understanding of their hardships

Patron Saint - St Maximilian Kolbe
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Set up an anti-Nazi newspaper and radio station. Protected and hid Jewish people from the Nazi’s and gave his life in the place of another prisoner in Auschwitz.​

Biblical Foundation

Quote - You shall love your neighbour as yourself. There is no greater commandment than this. - (Mark 12:31)
Story - Parable of the good Samaritan - (Luke 10:25-37)

What this looks like​

The compassionate person:​

  • Notices personal situations
  • Feels for those in need
  • Shows empathy with suffering
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Respect

To show consideration for yourself and others around you through your words, actions and behaviour

Patron Saint - St Pio of Pietrelcina
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Spend hours everyday in the confessional listening to people unburden themselves and giving wisdom and advice to them on living a better life.

Biblical Foundation

Quote - Treat others and you would like to be treated yourself (Matthew 7:12)
Story - The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)

What this looks like​

The Respectful person:​

  • Uses good manners
  • Thinks of those around them
  • Notices difference with respect
  • Has regard for themselves
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Equality

To treat one another with respect taking into account others’ disadvantages and privileges

Patron Saint - St Bernadette Soubirous

Despite been only a young girl with almost no formal education she explained with calm confidence her visions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France​

Biblical Foundation

Quote - God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him - (St Peter in the Acts of the Apostles 10:34-35)
Story - Jesus welcomes the Samaritan woman - (John 4:5-14)

What this looks like​

The Equitable person:

  • Strives for fairness
  • Looks for balance
  • Supports the disadvantaged
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Determination

To be resilient in the face of challenges and hardships

Patron Saint - St Oscar Romero

Defended the rights of the poor while peacefully resisting the military dictatorship in San Salvador. He was assassinated for his faith and action while celebrating mass.

Biblical Foundation

Quote - Do not grow weary in doing good. - (St Paul in 2 Thessalonians 3:13)
Story - Jesus fasted for 40 days in the desert - (Matthew 4:1-11)

What this looks like​

The Determined person:

  • Stays the course
  • Exercises self-control
  • Focuses on what matters
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We are a fully inclusive school, where all students regardless of any barriers to learning, are valued as equal individuals. Our staff provide regular and consistent opportunities for praise and rewards. They are responsive to the individual circumstances of all students to ensure a fair and equitable experience for everyone.

The school operates on the basis of the ‘common good’ and expects our students to do the same. We take a firm but fair approach to behaviour management, ensuring the poor behaviour of a very small number of students should not override the achievement of a great many.

At St Anne’s we believe that our success is achieved as a direct result of high standards and expectations. To facilitate high quality Teaching and Learning in a calm purposeful learning environment, we believe that acceptable behaviour must be demonstrated in all aspects of school life, both within and outside the building.

School Rules

Whether in lesson, out and about at social time or during lesson changeover, all pupils at St Anne’s are expected to follow 6 basic school rules. These are our School Rules.

Please refer to our behaviour policy for further information

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