Our simple school rules, “Be wise, be kind,” help create a positive, nurturing culture in which children feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. They guide pupils not just in how to behave, but in how to think about their actions and choices.

Be Wise

Encouraging pupils to be wise helps them learn to:

• Make thoughtful choices by considering the consequences of their actions.
• Solve problems calmly, using strategies they’ve been taught.
• Take responsibility for their learning, behaviour, and belongings.
• Stay safe, making decisions that protect themselves and others.

When children are encouraged to be wise, they begin to see themselves as capable decision‑makers. This builds confidence, resilience, and a positive attitude towards learning and behaviour.

Be Kind

The rule be kind supports pupils to:

• Show respect to others, both in words and actions.
• Develop empathy, understanding how their behaviour affects others.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
• Support one another, fostering cooperation and teamwork.

Kindness strengthens relationships across the school and helps children feel connected to their community. When kindness is the expectation, positive behaviour becomes the norm.

Together, “Be wise, be kind” gives pupils a simple but powerful framework for developing good character and positive behaviour. Because the rules are easy to remember, they can be applied everywhere—inside classrooms, on the playground, and beyond school.

This approach:

• Focuses on values, not punishment
• Promotes self‑reflection, not just rule‑following
• Builds a supportive atmosphere where pupils want to do the right thing
• Helps children develop the mindset needed to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically