Welcome to The Cotswold School - A Place to Learn and Grow Together
The Cotswold School is a special place where students are encouraged to work hard, respect others, and value their community. Emphasizing the importance of attendance, punctuality, and being a successful learner, the school promotes a happy and sustainable environment. With a focus on uniform standards and key messages to remember, students are guided to achieve their best potential and contribute positively to the school community.
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The Cotswold School 2014-15 Welcome back !
Our School Community The Cotswold School is a special place to learn. We all play a part in this by helping to make it: a happy, enjoyable and outward-looking school a place in which everyone can work hard to achieve their best, whatever their talents are a community in which every individual matters, feeling valued and cared for, whilst showing friendship and respect for others a clean, pleasant and sustainable environment
3 simple messages to remember: Remember you re here to learn! Treat others as you would wish to be treated Talk to someone you trust if you have a problem
Attendance and Punctuality All pupils should aim for 100% attendance each and every day makes a difference to your learning Holidays should not be taken during term time Arriving on time in the morning and afternoon is essential as registration is a legal requirement Pupils should be in school by 8.45am. Any pupil arriving in school after 8.50 is late and must sign in the `late book at Pupil Reception.
Being a successful learner Resourceful have a go at solving problems, be creative, show initiative Resilient don t give up, keep trying to improve, aim high Reflective know what you are good at, learn from your mistakes, think about how you can improve Reciprocal work as a team, share ideas, listen to others, know how and when to work on your own
Our Uniform A smart and professional appearance reflects a smart and professional student ! The highest standards of uniform are required, from setting off for school and throughout the day, to arriving home This includes: School blazers are to be worn (with or without the school pullover), both inside and outside school White school shirts are to be tucked in with top buttons done up Clip on ties are to be worn by Years 7 10 pupils. Year 11 ties must be properly and neatly tied. Trousers must be plain black/charcoal grey school trousers. They cannot be: tight, denim, skinny, leggings/jeggings, cargo, nor jean style, Miss Sixty trousers or similar If belts are worn on trousers the belt should be plain black with a plain buckle all without decoration Socks should be plain and black or charcoal Girls tights are to be unpatterned, black or skin coloured School skirts are obtained from Mrs Tanner in the school shop and fitted by Mrs Tanner or a member of her team to ensure they are correctly sized. Skirts can be no more than 9cm above the knee
Our Uniform cont... Jewellery is not allowed except for a wrist watch, one charity band and one stud in each ear Hair should be kept out of the face and a natural colour Shoes should be flat black school shoes. Unacceptable shoes are trainers, plimsolls, Toms , espadrille style shoes, platforms, boots and UGG style boots
BE ready to learn Bag packed night before + Enough sleep Breakfast + Exercise Books including homework diary, with you at all times + Equipment make sure you have all the necessary pens/pencils, as well as specialist equipment (eg/Maths) Be ready to leave your social life at the door + Enter the classroom focused on learning = Ready to Learn
Our Classroom Agreement BE ready to learn Arrive promptly and enter quietly Sit down in the seat allocated to you in the class seating plan Have books, homework diary and equipment ready in front of you If you are late, politely explain to the teacher the reason for your lateness When a teacher is talking to the class, you should be attentive and silent with pens/pencils placed down When another pupil is contributing to a class discussion, you should be silent and listening carefully During the lesson you should stay seated, asking permission if you need to get up
Our Classroom Agreement You should not leave the classroom once the lesson has started unless there is a medical emergency. Before putting up your hand to ask for help during a lesson: Re-read the question or check the instructions; think carefully Where appropriate, discuss with your neighbour If still stuck, ask the teacher for help and be prepared to wait The teacher signals the end of a lesson by asking pupils to pack away quietly. Pupils should stand behind their chairs, check the floor for dropped items and exit in a quiet and orderly manner when directed to do so.
Our conduct around the school Be aware of others and act courteously at all times; in particular show respect for others by opening doors and allowing people to pass through. Move gently and quietly around the school buildings. Always walk and keep to the left in corridors and on stairs Show respect for the school environment. Litter must be placed in bins provided. Eat only in specially designated areas of the school. Keep furniture and walls clean and unmarked. Show respect for displays of people s work. All pupils, excluding the Sixth Form, will remain on school premises throughout the school day unless permission has been granted by the Head of Year. The Leisure Centre is out of bounds before school and at all times during the day, except for timetabled lessons
Our conduct around the school You should not bring any of the following into school: chewing gum, matches/lighters, aerosols, mp3 players, fireworks, knives, cigarettes or any illegal substances. The presence and use of mobile phones is forbidden in school. If a mobile is essential for before/after school use it must be kept securely out of sight throughout the school day. The above items will be confiscated if seen by staff. You should then see your Head of Year to discuss this. Behaviour on the way to/from school (eg/ on school buses) must meet the same high standards as in school
Consequences If your behaviour does not meet the high standards expected of everyone at The Cotswold School, there are always consequences to face. Depending on how your behaviour falls short, these consequences could involve: teacher / senior staff reprimand negative in class report cause for concern to head of year subject / head of year / headteacher detention withdrawal of school privileges eg/trips/participation in Actvities Week community service phone call or letter home / meeting with parents senior staff cover isolation exclusion from school fixed-term or permanent It is your responsibility to ensure you don t let yourself and others down. Set yourself high standards and work hard to achieve them.
Consequences Bullying is never tolerated in our school community and will be dealt with severely, as will: Use of foul language to a member of staff Racist language / intimidation Physical attacks on any member of our school community A formal exclusion from school, notified to the local authority, will be used as the sanction.
Recognising commitment ..will be recognised and rewarded through praise, encouragement, comments in subject books, positives on class report, house points, commendations, letters to parents, certificates, display of your work, recognition in assemblies/school newsletter, reports, phone calls home and many other ways Your effort, hard work, achievement, improvement, initiative, thoughtfulness, punctuality, high standards of appearance, concentration, contributions in class, involvement in activities out of class . Always give your very best and enjoy the personal satisfaction that achievement brings
Extra-Curricular Activities Learning doesn t stop when you leave the classroom. There are lots of activities in school that help you to learn and have fun out of lessons before school, at lunchtimes and after-school. These range from sport, drama and music to languages, science, cooking, crafts, chess and lots more! We hope everyone will be involved with at least 1 of these extra activities and hopefully more. Take a close look at the Extra-Curricular Activities sheet when it come round and make sure you get involved!
Be Inspired ! Your school is an Outstanding school thanks to its wonderful students and staff! Our exam results have just got better and better in recent years, making us one of the top state schools in the country. Our students go on to top universities and jobs with the very best education behind them. Our sport, music, drama and art are all first-rate and have a top reputation, thanks to a combination of talent and commitment Our school council and eco-council are leading the way in Gloucestershire, showing how students getting involved can really make a difference. Get involved in one of our student voice groups! Our wonderful facilities and environment make this is a pleasant and successful place to learn The kindness and concern shown by all of us towards each other, make this a happy and safe place to be. The things you do each day, the standards you set and the contribution you make to our community will keep our school special.
