RESPECT FOR ALL
We earn respect
Respect is about showing common decency towards all
of the people around us – fellow pupils, staff, people in
our local community.
Saint Ninian’s
HIGH SCHOOL
Respect depends on a shared understanding and shared
commitment to our school’s values, expressed through
behaviour that is considerate of others.
The values include respect for others, their property,
their right to learn, civility, good manners, and a recognition that everyone has responsibilities as well as
rights.
The behaviour which expresses these values includes
thinking about how our own actions affect others, acting
unselfishly and helping others.
It is strengthened by all members of our community
acting together allowing pupils and staff not just to feel
safe but to be able to act together to make our school a
better place where all can prosper.
Courtesy, good manners
and respect for all, must be the
norm for our school
Thank you for your support in this important matter
O Jesus through the most pure heart of Mary, I offer thee all my prayers, works, joys and
sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Thy divine heart and particularly for the
intentions of Our Holy Father, the Pope.
GOOD MANNERS
COURTESY COUNTS
In Saint Ninian’s we are expected to be
probably a sign of weak character - not to look directly
courteous and civil at all times
 Greet people in a pleasant manner: fellow pupils,
members of staff, visitors.
into the eyes of the person who is talking to you.
 The greatest courtesy of all is merely to add "Please"
to all requests and say "Thank you" for all services
rendered. " I am sorry", said sincerely, helps when
 If you note visitors to our school looking lost, offer
things have gone wrong.
help to them. "Are you looking for someone"?
Basic courtesies include
"May I help you"?
 If you approach a doorway at the same time as adults
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Staff are referred to as Sir/Miss or Mr./Mrs.
or visitors, you should allow them through the door-
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Show respect to staff, fellow pupils and visitors
through your words and actions.
way before you go through. Do not push ahead.
 When walking in a group, be aware of other people go-
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others. Treat others as you would wish to be treated.
ing in the opposite direction (stay on the left).
 Open doors for adults and let them go through first.
 It is courteous to allow women to precede men
through doors.
 Take your hands out of your pockets when talking to
members of staff, other adults
 Listen attentively to people when they are talking to
The way we act determines how we will be treated by
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If we fail to hear what is said to us then we merely
need to ask the member of staff by saying ‘Pardon
Miss/Sir?’
Please / Thank you Holding of doors
No pushing/queue jumping
Good conduct is expected on the way to school and on
you; look interested; do not interrupt until it is your
the way home from school
turn to speak. Speak up clearly, and look up, when
Try to give of your best at all times, be positive and an
you are talking. It is considered discourteous - and
influence for good in our school.