Be Promises

BE PROMISES	PARENTS' RESPONSIBILITY	SCHOOL UNIFORM	SCHOOL'S RESPONSE
Be polite
avoid using bad language respect my friends and my teachers bring a letter of absence after illness excuse myself from an extra-mural activity personally be a good sportsman	write a letter of absence and provide a doctor's certificate if period of illness exceeds 3 days write a letter of apology when necessary
Be self-controlled
try to control my tongue and temper walk quietly in the corridor on the left hand side avoid the temptation to take things that don't belong to me
Be wise
leave sticks, knives and dangerous objects/ weapons alone leave toys and valuables at home have every item of my stationary and clothing marked bring money in a labelled and sealed envelope to my teacher lock my bicycle	be wise about dangerous weapons ensure that all items of stationary and clothing are marked all money sent to school in a labelled, sealed envelope ensure that my child wears a helmet and has a roadworthy bicycle with a chain or lock		Loose money will not be accepted The school cannot be held responsible for lost of money
Be peace-loving
avoid using violence to solve my problems avoid violent people avoid violent and unsuitable TV programmes confide in a trustworthy adult concerning my difficulties respect the environment and all creatures	Be wise about inappropriate reading material and television programmes at home - make use of parental control		Work towards a genuine love and appreciation for all creation by promoting conservation and environmental awareness programmes
Be an advert for Sunlands
Save my chewing gum for home Conduct myself in a fitting manner in the street and public places Practise the be promises	Be consistent and be supportive Encourage a sense of pride in my child		Be consistent and set an example
Be punctual
Immediate response to the bell	Help my child get up early, have breakfast and get them to school on time Report to the secretaries office when late Fetch my child at the appropriate time		Ring warning and final bell at 07:55 Any learner not collected timeously will be taken to aftercare at parents expense
Be courteous
Welcome new visitors into our school Greet visitors and staff Give visitors directions to reception Never fight and bully each other Give way to adults at a doorway	To instil good manners and lead by example		Encourage and reward good manners To re-inforce courtesy and respect for each other through a life skills programme
Be proud
of myself, my achievements, my classroom and its contents of my clothes of my hair, keep it neat and clean of my school work to behave well while travelling to and from school and in the school vehicles.	Make sure my child has the correct clothing All clothing must be kept neat and mended if necessary Watches are worn at own risk Ensure that my child's hairstyle meets with school regulations See to the hygiene of my child's hairstyle No hair colouring or bleaching No gel No hair extensions To buy the correct school satchel	GIRLS SUMMER UNIFORM Blue dress white socks and black lace up or buckle shoes. A Sunlands Blazer GIRLS WINTER UNIFORM Blue dress, grey stockings or long grey school socks. Blue V-neck jersey and the Sunlands Blazer OR Tracksuit worn with a long sleeved white shirt and a tie. Sunlands grey socks and black shoes. GENERAL Correct school underwear to be worn at all times BOYS SUMMER UNIFORM Grey long trousers/short pants. White open-necked, short sleeved shirt. Sunlands grey socks and black lace up school shoes. BOYS WINTER UNIFORM Grey long trousers, Grey socks. Blue V-neck jersey. Long sleeved white shirt, a Sunlands tie and Blazer OR The Sunlands tracksuit. GENERAL Spencers or vests my be worn provided they do not show at the neckline. No polo necks, fleecy jackets or anoraks to be worn at school. Only gold/silver stud or sleeper earrings may be worn at school. Only one per ear will be allowed. Boys- No earrings or 'bristles' Watches and medic alert bracelets are permitted No religious tokens to be worn. GIRLS HAIR Tied up with a blue scrunchie/elastic/ribbon or cut short above the collar. NO hair colouring. No nail polish/colouring or make up may be worn at school. BOYS HAIR Hair to be neatly groomed and not drastic hairstyles. No hair colouring. Navy blue boxed satchels or concertina suitcases may be used.	Regular uniform inspection
Be conscientious
Complete all tasks on time Write down all the homework on the board Give my best Have my homework book signed by my parents daily Commit myself to the extramural activity of choice for a full season Catch up on lost work when absent Have the necessary equipment and books at school	Know when my child's tasks are due and check on progress. Make appointments to see the teacher and adhere to the agreed upon time Check that homework is completed and sign homework book daily Acknowledge receipt of all circulars Instil a sense of commitment in my child by being supportive Replenish my child's stationary		Projects and tasks due to be set and completion date given well in advance Check will be carried out periodically

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