PASTORAL CARE

Pastoral Care is an integral part of school life at St Joseph's. Each staff member takes a personal interest in every student. If a student experiences academic or social problems, they are encouraged to seek help and advice from a member of staff. If it is of concern you will be notified. Likewise, if you wish to discuss any aspect of your child's schooling you are welcomed to contact the appropriate staff member. All students and staff are encouraged to respect each other at all times.

PERSONAL PROPERTY

Bringing toys, games and balls etc. to school is discouraged. Any personal items brought to school by students must remain their responsibility, e.g. games, toys, sports equipment.  No responsibility will be taken for loss or breakages. In special circumstances items may be left in the care of a teacher or at the office for safekeeping.

PHOTOGRAPHS

Students' photographs/or information are published in our newsletter, local paper, websites or by the Diocesan Office. Unless the school is advised differently, this practice will continue without you being contacted on each occasion. 

PRIVATE PROPERTY

The school is private property and is not to be used out of school hours.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The development of responsibility for one's own actions is central to the aims of education at St Joseph’s School. Our goal is for teachers to foster inner self-control in students and respect for the rights of other students and teachers. Individual self-esteem is important to interaction among students, teachers and others. The establishment of accepted Rights and Responsibilities for the betterment of the whole school group is important to the development of positive self-esteem.

At St Joseph's School, everyone has the right to:

• be treated justly with respect and understanding;

• feel safe at all times;

• work and play in a clean healthy environment;

• expect their property to be safe and respected;

• obtain maximum benefit from all lessons and classes and not be deprived of this right by the behaviour of other students;

• feel part of the school and enjoy their time here.

In order to achieve this, we all have a responsibility to:-

• treat others with respect and consideration at all times;

• act co-operatively and in ways that do not endanger ourselves and others;

• care for the school environment and abide by laws of society and rules at school;

• take responsibility for personal property and respect that of others;

• work with diligence and sustained effort in all curriculum areas;

• behave in a manner which will enhance the reputation of our school.