Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School – Home School Agreement

School will do our best to...

• To ensure that all children follow Jesus’ example and gain an accurate understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• To provide your child with the highest standard of education within the context of the Mission Statement to ensure he/she will reach his/her full potential.
• Provide a safe and happy environment for all children.
• Provide children with a high standard of education through a balanced and engaging curriculum.
• Ensure that learning is stimulating and challenging.
• Provide the scaffolding and support needed for children to reach their full potential, including providing interventions and keep up.
• Provide opportunities for children to develop positive social relationships, self-esteem and a sense of responsibility.
• Encourage positive behaviours and support children to learn about unacceptable behaviours.
• Offer opportunities for parents to be involved in the life of the school.
• Communicate information regarding children’s progress and celebrate their achievements.
• Provide information about our school, events, workshops, newsletters, relevant policies and meetings.

Parents will do their best to....

• To ensure that all children follow Jesus’ example and gain an accurate understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• To provide your child with the highest standard of education within the context of the Mission Statement to ensure he/she will reach his/her full potential.
• Ensure that children arrive at school on time.
• Ensure that children are dressed in full school uniform that is clean each day.
• Provide daily opportunities for pupils to read at home - promoting a joy of reading.
• Help children to be prepared for lessons by sending children to school in full PE kit when needed.
• Let the school know of any concerns or worries that may be affecting children’s learning or behaviour, so that this can be resolved quickly.
• Attend meetings with their child’s teacher, aiming to be positive and productive, working towards moving learning forward.
• Support and work with school to support the positive behaviour management policies of the school, including completion of any unfinished work at home
• Use social media responsibly.
• Use photographs from school events of your child only;
• Discuss the school in a positive light within the wider community;
• Do not discuss children, other than your own.

Pupils will do their best to....

• Come to school regularly and on time.
• Wear my full school uniform with pride.
• Read each day at home.
• Complete my school work and homework to the best of my ability.
• Look after our school and surroundings.
• Follow class agreements and the school rules of ready, respectful, safe.
• Be an ambassador of our school virtues.
• Represent Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School in the local community.