We are part of the Healthy Schools Initiative, which aims to ensure children learn and grow in a school where the atmosphere and ethos promote a positive learning environment. We are proud to have achieved ‘National Healthy School’ status.
Projects have included improving playground facilities, easy access to fresh water, promoting the golden rules for behaviour, using circle time, Social & Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL), and we have peer mediators and School Council to give the children an important voice.
We are also using some of our Government Sport’s Funding to provide active/sporty workshops twice a month for all the children.
These have included; Football skills, tag-rugby, hockey, gymnastics, athletics, Skip to be Fit and circus skills.
Our Golden Rules
- Listen to every adult in school – Show me Ten
- Remember to say please, thank you and excuse me
- Always sit calmly and sensibly on the carpet
- Always walk around school
- Look after your own things carefully and tidily
- Remember to wait your turn
- Use your inside voice in school
- Respect and think of others
- Keep your school clean and tidy
- Behave sensibly and play safely outside
Peer Mediators
What is Peer Mediation
Peer mediation is a voluntary process during which pairs of pupils act as mediators for their peer group. They help individuals in dispute, work out their problems through discussion and have been shown to reduce conflict in schools.
The training for peer mediators covers essential life skills such as active listening, communication, co-operation, negotiation and problem solving. Peer mediation schemes operate in both primary and secondary schools, mostly during lunch times and break times.