Statement of Acknowledgement and Acceptance MAY PEN

May Pen Primary Student Handbook Vol. 1

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Statement of Acknowledgement and Acceptance

I, _______________________________, having read the

Students’ Handbook in its entirety, do understand all clauses

and hereby agree to abide by all the rules and regulations as

stated.

Signed ………………………………………….

Date ……………………………………............

Name of Student ................................................

Class ....................................................................

(You are required to sign, detach and return this copy to the

Office)


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MAY PEN

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Strive for Excellence


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Approved by the Board dated…………


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Statement of Acknowledgement and acceptance

I, _______________________________, having read the

Students’ Handbook in its entirety, do understand all clauses

and hereby agree to abide by all the rules and regulations as

stated.

Signed ………………………………………….

Date …………………………………….............

Name of Student ................................................

Class ....................................................................


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Food for Thought

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to

live forever.”

― Mahatma Gandhi

“Education: the path from cocky ignorance to miserable

uncertainty.”

― Mark Twain

“Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true

education.”

― Martin Luther King Jr.

“Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to

make man a more clever devil.”

― C.S. Lewis

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be

kindled.”

― Plutarch

“Often, it’s not about becoming a new person, but becoming

the person you were meant to be, and already are, but don’t

know how to be.”

― Heath L. Buckmaster, Box of Hair: A Fairy Tale


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TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Rationale

2. School Motto

3. Introduction

4. Mission Statement / Vision Statement

5. History of May Pen Primary School

6. Hierarchy of Schools Administration

7. Special Duties

8. Stated Objectives of May Pen Primary

School

9. General Rules of May Pen Primary

10. Parental Contract

11. Expected Behaviour and the Consequences

of Misbehaviour

12. Procedure for administering Discipline

13. Sanction Ladder

14. Disciplinary Structure

15. Graduation – Criteria and Procedure

16. Uniform

17. Uniform Pattern

18. Dress Code Boys

19. Dress Code Girls

20. Acceptable Items

21. Grooming

22. Hair

23. Canteen and Tuckshop

24. The Prefect System


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Characteristics of Prefect

Role and responsibilities of student

leaders

Duties of all Prefect

25. House System

26. Co-Curricular Activities – Clubs and

Societies

27. Sports

28. Annual Events

29. Calendar of Events

30. Searching of Students

31. Visitors

32. School Song

33. P.E. Uniform

34. Rewards for Students

35. National Pledge

36. National Anthem

37. Jamaica Land of Beauty

38. Statement of Acknowledge and Acceptance

39. Food for thought

40. Notes

41. Statement of Acknowledgement and

Acceptance


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Notes


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JAMAICA LAND OF BEAUTY

Word: A. L. Hendricks

Music: Lloyd Hall

Jamaica land of beauty, We promise faithfully

To serve thee with our talents and bring our gifts to thee

Jamaica we will always in honour of thy name

Work steadfastly and wisely and never bring thee

Shame.

From riverside to mountain from cane-field to the sea

Our hearts salute Jamaica Triumphant, proud and free,

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Together in our country, In love and brotherhood

We’ll work and play in freedom, as all god’s children

should

With hearts and hands united, In thanks for everything

That God has given unto us, together let us sing

From riverside to mountain from cane-field to the sea

Our hearts salute Jamaica, Triumphant, proud and free.


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RATIONAL

Personal Benefits of Discipline

Discipline is essential to the spiritual, social and

intellectual development of an individual. Being

self-discipline, an individual develops healthy,

productive relationships with others.

Rules are made to protect the rights of the

members of the organization. Most rules are made

in order to ensure that everyone has a ‘fair share’ in

the benefits of the institution to which he or she

belongs. As such, rules ensure that we respect the

rights and the property of others and so others

respect ours. When we internalize these rules, we

realize the value of other people. We respect their

rights and value their property. This is a good

feeling. That helps us to evaluate ourselves as

individuals.

SCHOOL’S MOTTO

Strive for Excellence


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INTRODUCTION

“Discipline is key in achieving success,” it is

therefore necessary that each stake holder in the

educational system believes that, an improvement

in discipline will result in better academic

performances; the development of good social and

moral attitudes so that students may achieve

maximum benefits from the school. The

committee’s mission is to create a secured,

disciplined and comfortable community to enhance

effective teaching and learning and to ensure that

justice and fair-play is meted to all in the

institution.


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NATIONAL PLEDGE

Before God and all mankind, I pledge the love and loyalty

of my heart, the wisdom and courage of my mind, the

strength and vigour of my body in the service of my fellow

citizens; I promise to stand up for Justice, Brotherhood and

Peace, to work diligently and creatively, to think generously

and honestly, so that Jamaica may, under God, increase in

beauty, fellowship and prosperity, and play her part in

advancing the welfare of the whole human race.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Eternal Father bless our land,

Guard us with Thy Mighty Hand,

Keep us free from evil powers,

Be our light through countless hours.

To our Leaders, Great Defender,

Grant true wisdom from above.

Justice, Truth be ours forever,

Jamaica, Land we love.

Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.

Teach us true respect for all,

Stir response to duty’s call, strengthen us the weak to

cherish,

Give us vision lest we perish.

Knowledge send us Heavenly Father,

Grant true wisdom from above.

Justice, Truth be ours forever,

Jamaica, land we love.

Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.


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Parents will be notified should attendance issues arise.

Students are responsible for any time missed from school

and the work that was completed during their absence.

Once parents of chronically late or absent students have

been contacted, the child will be placed on an Attendance

Watch List which will prevent student from participating in

external school activities and student leadership.

Where such issues continue then the student will be asked to

be relocated to a new environment which can help them to

achieve their education goals.


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MISSION STATEMENT

To help students acquire the skills, values and attitudes

necessary to make them functionally literate and numerate

thus ensuring self-reliance, assertiveness, productivity,

cultural awareness and ultimately well-rounded individuals.

VISION STATEMENT

Partner with students, teachers, parents and the community

to provide quality education that stimulates students’

responsiveness in the global environment.

SCHOOL’S HISTORY

The May Pen Primary School is located on two acres of

land on Sevens Road and Muir Park Avenue in the main

thorough fare of the busy town of May Pen. It is in close

proximity to the Post Office, churches and other significant

business places. The May Pen Primary got its name from

that capital, May Pen.

In the early 18th

Century the nearest recorded seat for formal

education for May Pen Primary was the school at Old

Woman’s Savannah, that was built from public subscription

on land that was donated by a planter.

Financing became a problem so that was abandoned. It

wasn’t until after the churches were built that there was

formal education for the population of May Pen. A day

school was held in the church at Lime Savannah under the

auspices of the Anglican church and small fees were

charged. Another day school was held at St. James

Methodist Church which became the May Pen primary

School. In 1842, the church recommended that the


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education system be continued on the principle of voluntary

subscriptions. In 1927 Muir Park where the May Pen

Primary school is now located was bought by Custos Muir-

Head from the Clarendon Sports Club that was handed

down from the rich Pennants family ( the first land owners)

to the Reverend William May who served the parish of

Clarendon for thirty- two years. In 1928 the Custos gave the

(5acres) of land to the parochial board to build a show

ground for Agricultural products and as a recreational

centre. However, that amount of land was too small and the

parish council allowed the now primary school which was

overcrowded at the Methodist Church location to use it. The

new school was built with the assistance of the government.

Its doors were opened to a fairly small population of

students in April 1928. As the towns’ population grew, so

did that of the school which led to it becoming a shift

school. Morning shift begins at 7:00 am to 12:00 noon; and

afternoon shift begins at 12:30 and ends at 5:00 p.m. In the

late 1980’s early the 1990’s the school had a population of

over 5000 students on roll with over 85 teachers on staff and

was ranked the largest school in Jamaica and the English

Speaking Caribbean. Today, the population has been

reduced to 2500.

May Pen Primary have been served by many

principals since 1928.

They are Mr. E.J Whiteman – 1928-1957

Mr. L.S.C Lampart – 1957-1964

Mr. U.C Wolf -1964 -1968

Mr. CJ Powel- January - November 1968

Mrs. AW McLean - 1968-1985


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student is absent for the first session) and ink to mark the

second stroke.

The reverse is also true. If a student was at school and has

been collected by his/her parents before school ends, the

teacher MUST record the student as being absent in the

second session of the day. This is done by marking an ‘A’

in the second section (marked ‘A’) of the Attendance

register.

Tallying the numbers for the day

The total numbers of students are tallied as per register.

The total late and absent should be recorded on the students

file at the end of each term.

Students who have perfect attendance and punctuality will

be issued with a ‘Certificate of Perfect Attendance’.

Consequences for arriving late for class/school

Chronic lateness or absenteeism are issues that impact

student achievement.

It is expected that parents will support the school in

inculcating the value of punctuality and regularity of work.

All lateness and absenteeism are recorded in the teacher’s

registers and therefore will be recorded on the student

permanent file/record.


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Wednesday Grade 15mins

Thursday Class/Intercom 15mins

Friday House 20mins

Students are therefore considered late for class after these

times.

Just as it is important to arrive on time for school, it is also

significant to a student's success to be in each class at the

appointed time. Students should arrive for class on time, be

seated and ready to learn. Students who are late will be

recorded in the teacher’s attendance register and their total

punctuality will be recorded on their permanent file.

How to record Late Arrival to school/class

In the Attendance register, in the first section of each day

(marked ‘M’) the teacher MUST use a RED ink pen to mark

the first stroke and a BLACK/BLUE ink to mark the

second stroke.

Students who arrived at/after 10:00am are absent for the

first session and must have a valid reason/s or a doctor’s

certificate to indicate reason for being extremely late. In the

Attendance register, in the first section of each day (marked

‘M’) the teacher MUST mark ‘A’ (to indicate that the


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Mrs. D E Hughes -1985-1993

Mrs. M. Meikle – 1993- 1997

Mrs. C. McDonald – 1997-2004

Mrs. S. Comrie -2004-2009

Mrs. G. Nicolson – 2009-2010 (Acting)

Mr. S. Morgan – 2010-2011

Mrs. C Mckenzie -2011 -2012 (Interim)

Capt. P. Scott -2012-Present

Over the years, as the population of the school grew, there

was need for expansion hence the ministry gave more

building to facilitate the teaching/learning process. Today

there are two (2) shifts with sixty-three (63) classes, two

thousand five hundred (2,500) children, Seventy-three (73)

teachers inclusive of a Master teacher, a teacher librarian,

two (2) computer teachers, three (3) guidance counsellors,

two (2) Vice Principals and a Principal.

The school is kept clean and safe by competent hardworking

ancillary workers, and watchmen and security guards. The

children are fed with hot meals from the canteen and snacks

from the tuckshop on a daily basis. The Programme of

Advancement Through Health and Education serves over

one thousand 1000 children daily except on Wednesdays.

Hierarchy of Schools Administration

Special Duties

Teachers have special responsibilities and they work hard to

enhance beauty and development of the school.

Some of the focus areas are:


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Sanitation, Safety and Security, Canteen duties, Tuck shop,

Voluntary and Practice teachers, Literacy, Numeracy,

Examinations, Clubs and Societies, Sports, Culture, etc.

Stated Objectives of May Pen Primary School

The instructional programme of May Pen Primary School

shall be established and administered in such a fashion as to

reflect the following objectives.

Primary education should provide the learner with

opportunities to:

1. acquire literacy, numeracy, creativity and

communication skills

2. enjoy learning and develop desire to continue

learning

3. develop ability for critical thinking and logical

judgment

4. appreciate and respect the dignity of work

5. develop desirable social standards, moral and

religious values

6. develop into a self-disciplined, physically fit and

healthy person

7. develop aesthetic values and appreciate own and

other people's cultures

8. develop awareness and appreciation of the

environment

9. develop awareness of and appreciation for other

nations and international community


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STUDENTS LATE POLICY

Aim

In order to achieve academic success now and to prepare

students for careers later in life, it is important that students

arrive to school on time each day. As an institution we

cannot over emphasize the importance of being on time for

school. Through the actions of parents/guardians they are

teaching the children that meeting responsibilities is

important.

School Time

Start Time Dismissal Time

Morning Shift 7:00am 12:00noon

Afternoon Shift 12:15pm 5:00pm

Students are therefore considered late for school after these

times.

Devotion

Devotions commence at 7:00am and are held each morning

as follows;

Day Type Duration

Monday General 30mins

Tuesday Class 15mins


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Bridge

M.P.P.S hard work success BEST you’re the best (twice)

P.E. Uniform

This is to be worn to all physical education sessions. This

uniform is sold by the school.

School Uniform

This is to be worn at all times. When there is a situation

which makes it impossible for students are unable to wear

their proper uniform to school, permission must be sought in

writing from the principal.

Alternative uniforms for boys should be black, brown or

blue pants with school shirt or any white shirt.

Girls should wear white dress or black or white skirt with

white shirt or blouse or school shirt.

Rewards for Students

In promotion Good Behaviour through Motivation the

following will be on board.

Monthly Award

Attendance/Punctuality Awards

Vice Principals' Awards

Principal's Honour List


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10. instil respect and love for own country and the need

for harmonious co-existence

11. develop individual talents

12. promote social responsibility and make proper use of

leisure time

13. develop awareness and appreciation of the role of

technology in national development

General Rules

1. Students must walk briskly in single file when

moving to and from classes and are expected to

speak in moderate tone.

2. There should be no running or boisterous behaviour

anywhere on the school compound, especially on the

stairs.

3. Accidents or complaints should be reported

immediately to the class teacher.

4. Students who are ill when in school should inform

their class teachers, who will inform the relevant

stakeholders.

5. Students are required to have written permission to

leave school during school hours.

6. Students should obey the school rules at all times

while on the school compound or when taken on

educational tours.

PARENTAL CONTRACT

Parents/Guardians need to be involved in the education and

training of their children and should be the responsibility to:


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Recognize that as parents you one is responsible for

your child/ward behaviour on the way to and from

school.

Support all school rules and guidelines especially

relating to conduct, grooming and the wearing of the

correct school uniform.

Give support to and participate in the development

of the school, attend meetings arranged by the

school and maintain positive communication links

with the school to discuss the conduct and progress

of your child/ward.

Monitor class work, projects , homework and other

given task that child/ward is required to complete

In instances of bodily harm to another member of the

school community or for property, damages that are

caused by your child/ward you are required to make

restitution for the expenses that are incurred.

Pay all endorsed fees in good time and where this is

not possible, contact the school and make alternate

arrangements for payment.

Ensure that children are fully immunized against

Tetanus, Typhoid, Polio and all other required

illness.


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school hours. This is known as time wasting and

May Pen Primary will have none of it.

5. Visitors must dress appropriately. (see sign at

the gate). They must report to office and get

permission to see teacher.

School Song

I love our motto

Strive for excellence

Our nature is to always be ahead

I love our history

With records set so high

We forge ahead with dignity and pride

Chorus

May Pen Primary is the place to be

It’s where high achievement is destiny

May Pen Primary

We’re a family

And may God bless this family of love

And may God bless this family of love.

I love your impact

You’re the nation’s hope

The discipline instilled will be our strength

Your rich exposure

Aims to make us great

And millions will stand and proudly say …


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Parenting

Workshop.

Career Day.

Education week.

Staff

Development

Workshop.

Teachers Day.

Mini Health Fair

and Numeracy Test.

Disaster

Preparedness Week.

Grade 3 Diagnostic

Test.

Submission of

Reports.

Staff Retreat

Searching of Students

This is done by the police when there is an assessed risk.

Visitors

1. Visitors should not be encouraged to meet with

students, go to classrooms or be loitering on the

compound. Unless a parent is been sent for by a

teacher, visiting days are schedule for first and

third Wednesdays.

2. It is a serious breach, for students may be

expelled, to point out another student or teacher

to anyone who come on the compound enquiring

for students they do not know.

3. Not every past student is welcome to visit the

compound during the hours of school without

supervision.

4. No one should be on the compound having long

discussions with any student/teacher during


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Expected behaviour and the consequences of

misbehaviour.

Expected Behaviour Consequences of

Misbehaviour

Students are expected to

attend school every day.


have written permission to

leave the compound

during school hours from

parents or guardian.

Irregular attendance will result

in a conference with parents or

guardian. Absences are shown

on student records and may

hinder progress. Absence for

twenty eight (28) consecutive

school days will result in the

student’s name being struck off

the school register. Student

will lose his/her space in the

school.

PUNCTUALITY TO

SCHOOL


be at school by 7:00 am if

he or she is on the

morning shift and by

12:15 if he or she is on the

afternoon shift. The

student is expected to be

on time for school each

day. If they arrive late

because of an

‘unavoidable’ incident, a

note from a parent(s) or

guardian(s) is required.

The parent(s) or guardian(s) of

any student who is late more

than three times in one (1)

week will be notified of

repeated tardiness and a letter

of explanation must be

presented to the teacher.


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SCHOOL UNIFORMS


be in full uniform

throughout the school day.

The uniform is to be worn

as specified.

A student who is not in proper

uniform may be sent home. If a

note, signed by a parent(s) or

guardian(s), explaining the

reason why the student is not in

complete and proper uniform is

handed to the class teacher, the

student may be admitted to

class. A student who wears

his/her uniform in a way

deemed inappropriate by the

school administration, will be

dealt with as being out of

uniform.

STEALING

No one is to rob others of

their equipment, books,

clothes or food.

All thieves and robbers face

suspension from school. In

serious cases the police will

also be called.

RESPECT FOR

OTHERS


be courteous and

considerate in their

interactions: with other

students, with teachers and

with other school

personnel.

There should be no

running, boisterous

behaviour anywhere on

the school compound

Behaviour that is grossly

disrespectful to other students

will result in the perpetrator’s

parents being called in and

counselling may be arranged if

necessary.


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-Father -A –

Class.

-Week of Prayer

4H Trip

-Prize Giving

-Guidance

Counselors General

Conference.

-Red Cross Visit to

Children’s Home

-Carol Service

FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

Black History

Month

Celebration.

Jamaica Public

Service Fair.

Sports Day.

GSAT Study

Days.

Jamaica Day

Celebration.

Peace Day

Celebration Street

March.

Peace Month

Exhibition.

Scientific Research

Council Essay

Competition.

4H Parish

Achievement Day.

Read – A- Book

Program

Less Stress Day

GSAT Students.

GSAT Examination

Fun Day/Luncheon

Senior Teacher

Retreat.

Parenting Workshop.

Science Quiz

4H National

Achievement Day

MAY JUNE JULY

Child Month

Grade 4 Literacy

Compilation and


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Literacy Test, End of Year Trips, Class Party, Math Week,

Safety and Security week/day

Calendar of Events.

AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

-Grade One

Individual

Learning Profile

Test.

-Observation of

Miss Lou’s Day

-Beginning of the

School Year.

-Prefects training and

selection

-Heritage Week

Exhibition

-Tea Party

-Staff Development

Workshop.

-Dental Health

Presentation.

-Peer Counselors

Training.

-Fire Drill

-Safety & Security

Week/Day

NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY

-Parents Month

-Parent Night

function

-Public Speaking

Forum

-Drug Awareness

Presentation

-World Aids Day

-Staff Development

-Grade 4 Literacy

Supplementary

Exam.

-Fun Day and

Concert.

-Earthquake

Awareness Drill

-Mock exam


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Students must show

respect for teachers, other

staff, prefects, and visitors

to the school. Students

must stand when a teacher

or visitor enters their

classroom.

Blatant disrespect for authority

will result in punishment or

suspension.


obey all instructions given

by a teacher supervising

any area of the school or

during school sponsored

events such as field trips,

sporting events,

extracurricular activities,

etc.

Outright disobedience to a

teacher or persistent opposition

to authority will result in

suspension.

PHYSICAL VIOLENCE

Physical fighting on the

school compound is

unacceptable at any time

and for any reason and is

not accepted.

Students found in breach on or

off campus, or in public while

in their school uniform will

face suspension.

Repeated offences and extreme

cases will be reported to the

police and the matter reported

to the board for a decision.

Physical assault or the

threat of physical assault,

to a teacher will not be

tolerated.

If a student threatens, attacks,

or physically assaults a teacher,

this will result in suspension.

BULLYING Parents or Guardians will be


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Physical assaults on other

students will not be

tolerated. Extortion (using

threats to obtain money or

to get other students to do

something they do not

wish to do) will also be

condoned

called in and the offender

referred for counselling and/or

suspended.

Students are not to be

harassed by those who

want to ‘borrow’ lunch

money

Students involved in such

activity will be warned and

may be sent home for the rest

of the day.

ILLNESS

Students who fall ill while

in school should notify

their teachers and report to

the Guidance Counsellor.

Students who are ill from

home should not be sent to

school.

Students will be required to

call and make arrangements

with his/her parents to collect

home work and class

assignments.

EXTORTION

Extortion is strictly

prohibited.

Students found in breach will

be reported immediately to the

police and/or suspended.

PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTERING DISCIPLINE

Should an incident occur inside or outside of the classroom;

The matter should be taken first to the class teacher. The

teacher will consult the Guidance Counsellor. If the matter


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on Fridays and are supervised by a teacher who has been

assigned as faculty advisor along with students (with at least

a “C” average) who have been nominated to the position of

leadership.

The clubs are as follows:

The 4H Club

Cub Scout

Girl Guides

Brownies

Red Cross

Good News

Culture

Maths

Reading and Spelling

Quiz

Debate

Choir

Music

Junior Cadet Corp (New)

Sports

May Pen Primary have been dominant in the sporting

activities. Over the years the students have emerged winners

in the areas of football, netball, cricket, track and field, lawn

tennis, chess.

Annual events

Annual events include: scouts week, Read Across Jamaica

Day, Professional Development in August, Grade Four


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4. Organising and helping with events. Prefects are

given a lot of responsibility in the form of

organizing and running events for parents and pupils

of the school. It raises your prefect profile and

impresses teaching staff, and also puts you in good

stead for the future. Colleges and employers are

keen to see examples of people that have been

involved in voluntary school activities.

House System

There are five houses to which students are assigned. They

assemble for worship at their different houses on Fridays.

They compete for points in Sports, Football, Spelling

Competition and other designated activities. Each house is

represented by the various classes and teachers.

House Colour House Colour

Bolt Orange Blake Green

Campbell Purple Frazer Red

Powell Yellow

Co-Curricula Activities – Clubs

Students are expected to participate in at least one of the

following clubs listed below. Meetings are held on weekly


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cannot be resolve at that level the teacher will document the

actions taken and refer to the Grade Coordinator who will

also consult the Guidance Counsellor. If it’s not resolve

there, the grade coordinator will document the actions taken

then refer the matter to the Vice Principal. If the matter is

not resolved there, then it will be referred to the disciplinary

committee. A disciplinary committee is set up to address

the matter of students’ indiscipline and its findings will be

recommended to the principal and Board of Governors for a

final ruling.

NB. Consultation with the Guidance Counsellor and P.T.A.

are relevant at all stages.

SANCTION LADDER

Violations Actions by Sanctions

No Books

No Homework

including project

work

Talking

Late for class

Chewing Gum

No Journal

Use of

inappropriate

language

Serious Behaviour

Issues

Classroom teacher Verbal Warning

Violations of all

such offences

should be

recorded in

Anecdotal

Record and or

logbook and

relevant

punishment

given and a

request made for

Parent/Guardian

to sign

Extra Work


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Defiance

Uncooperative in

class

Phone Call

home

Call in

Parent/Guardian

(if desired)

and meet with

Grade

Coordinator if

required (Serious

issues should

also be recorded

on a

Critical Incident

Form and given

to

Coordinator)

Time out

Community

Service

When 3 breaches

of the guidelines

have been recorded

Grade Coordinator Grade

Coordinator

speaks with

student

Letter sent

home by

Coordinator

advising that

student has been

spoken to

Continued breach

of the guidelines

have been recorded

Grade

Coordinator/Vice

Principal

Meeting with

Parent/Guardian


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To work closely with the students

To be the leader of the team of prefects

To start devotion in the morning when no staff is

present to start.

Help new students to adjust to new environment.

Aware of all school rules and enforce them at all

times.

Duties of all Prefects

Prefects are, above all, leaders and role models for

their fellow students. As such, it is important that

they embody, follow and uphold all school rules and

regulations including dress and behaviour codes.

They should treat other students with dignity and

respect.

Prefect duties fall into four main categories:

1. Maintain discipline. Prefects have advantages over

teachers in that the younger children look up to

them, and so keeping the rules is a much easier job

for Prefects than it is for teachers.

2. Help staff. Demonstrate Student Leadership Prefect

is one of the top roles a student can have at a school.

You are now working with the teachers to create a

better place to learn, and a mature, helpful prefect is

sure to be trusted.

3. Support younger pupils. The knowledge that there

are Prefects willing to help will be very reassuring to

newer pupils, and they will count on you to live up

to their expectations as someone that can help them.


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members;

queuing must be strictly observed;

refrain from making too much noise in these areas;

dispose all garbage in the proper containers;

The Prefect System

Characteristics of a Prefect

The prefect system must be able to command the respect of

students, staff and community, including their peers and to

exercise their authority in a responsible manner. Prefects

must therefore be:

1. Leadership potential

2. Reliable

3. Firm

4. Polite

5. Approachable

6. Punctual

7. Obedient

8. Disciplined

9. Academically sound

10. Involved in extracurricular activities

11. Hardworking

12. Role model

Roles and Responsibilities of Student Leaders

Duties of student Leaders Heads and Deputies

To work closely with the staff in the smooth running

of the school.


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Recurrence of

breach of the

guidelines

Vice Principal

/Disciplinary

Committee /

Principal

Meeting with

Parent/Guardian

Possible

Suspension

Uniforms Class

teacher/Grade

Coordinator/Vice

Principal/Principal

Verbal Warning

Exclusion from

class

Detention for

more than 3

breaches of

uniform code

Meeting with

Parent/Guardian

SMOKING Vice Principal

/Principal

Detention

Possible

Fine/Punishment

Work

Meeting with

parents.

Intervention of

external agencies

DRINKING Vice

Principal/Principal

Detention

possible

suspension

meeting with

parents

VANDALISM Grade Fine repairs


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coordinator/vice

principal/principal

Suspension

meeting with

parents

Acts of

aggression/violence

Grade coordinator,

Vice Principal,

Principal

Meeting with

parent.

Suspension

Referral to

external agencies

Please note that

Movement up the ladder is mainly for behavioural offences.

Persistent minor offences should be dealt with by the Class

teacher. However, failure to solve such issues at this level

should be brought to the attention of the Grade Coordinator.

This will be done after teacher has made at least three

formal attempts. Formal Attempts are recorded in class

logbook. A critical Incident form should always be used if

teacher brings attention to the Coordinator. At every level

the Class teacher based on experience should seek

counselling for student from the Guidance Department.

If an incident is deemed serious by the subject teacher and

Grade Coordinator and is brought to the attention of the

Principal suspension could arise at Stage 1, 2, 3 or 4 also.

Documentary evidence is very important at every stage. Use

the Critical Incident Form, the Referral Form and the

teacher’s log book . For every action regardless of how

simple should have a paper trail.


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DRESS CODE GIRLS:

Short sleeve sky blue uniform, skirt two (2) inches below

the knee, red or blue tie (sold at the school) black shoes and

navy blue socks only (socks must be worn above the ankle

and neatly folded)

UNACCEPTABLE GROOMING:

Artificial/false hair, craft items, nail polish, jewellery,

Hats

ABSOLUTELY NO undergarment must be seen.

GROOMING

All students must take pride in their appearance. They

should be properly groomed, this means that the apparel of

each student should always be neat and tidy and should

conform to the conventional standard of neatness and

hygiene.

HAIR

Boys: low cut, no patterns

Girls: properly groomed, no gel, no hair piece, no big hair

style ornaments for the hair, knobs in the ear,

ribbons, clips or bubbles should be of the colours blue,

red or white. Two colours at a time should be worn. NO

BEADS

CANTEEN AND TUCK SHOP

All students must:

wear full uniform to the canteen and tuck shop;

behave in a manner and courteous manner to staff


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The uniform is to be worm in the way specified. A student

is considered improperly attired when they do not wears his

or her tie.

Uniform Pattern

The girls’ uniform is a full dress with a box pleat in the

front, small pleats around that kiss at the back. Belts can be

made with either buckle or hook to fasten.

DRESS CODE BOYS:

Short sleeve Khaki shirt, Khaki pants, red or blue tie (sold at

school) black shoes and navy blue/black or brown socks


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SANCTIONS AND INTERVENTIONS

All misbehaviours will be dealt with by this system.

However should an incident occur such as serious verbal or

physical abuse of any person in the school community, theft,

alcohol or drug abuse then these behaviours will

automatically be reported to the Vice Principal.

The Class teacher may use any or all of the following

sanctions/interventions

•Reasoning with a student

•A firm reprimand

•A note to parents in the student’s book

•Extra work given to student

•Letter of apology required for poor behaviour

•A phone call/meeting with Parents/Guardians

•Referral to Grade Coordinator

The Grade Coordinator may use any of the above

sanctions/interventions plus those listed below.

•Withdrawal of privileges

•Lunchtime detention

•Student required to complete an incident report form

•Agree an improvement plan

•Referral to Guidance Counsellor

•Referral to Vice Principal

The Vice Principal may use any of the above



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•Arrange meeting with student, parents and Grade

Coordinator

•Detention after school (parents will be given 24hrs notice)

•In -House suspension for a limited time

•Seek cost of repair of damaged property from student

•School Community Work

•Referral to Disciplinary Committee or Principal

•External Suspension (in consultation with the principal)

Disciplinary Committee will meet every six weeks or as is

required to discuss disciplinary issues.

The Principal may use any of the above


•In all cases of external suspension the Principal will inform

the Board of Management.

Parents have a right to appeal the decision to suspend their

daughter/son to the Board of Management.

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The Principal may refer the student to the CDA

•The Principal may refer the student to relevant authorities,

including the Police

•The Principal may refer the behaviour of the student to the

Board of Management.

DISCIPLINARY STRUCTURES

•The Subject Teacher is responsible for good order and

discipline in his/her own class.

He/she will ensure that school rules and standards are

maintained at all times.


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•The Grade Coordinator has overall responsibility for

discipline in a grade. Repeated instances of misbehaviour or

serious breaches of discipline are reported to the grade

coordinator, who will deal with them in a manner that

he/she considers appropriate. The Coordinators meet

regularly with the Principal and Vice Principal and work

closely with them.

•The Vice Principal works in consultation with the year

heads on discipline matters. Only the Principal or Vice

Principal may sign a note giving permission to a student to

leave the school at any time.

In the absence of the Principal the Vice Principal is

responsible for the running of the school. In the absence of

both Principal and Vice Principal, the principal will choose

a delegate.

•The Principal has overall responsibility for the running of

the school and is available, by appointment, for consultation

with staff, parents and students.

School Management reserves the right to amend these rules

at any time in accordance with the School’s Mission

Statement, policies and aims.

GRADUATION – Criteria and Procedure

Acceptable punctuality and attendance, good conduct, All

outstanding fees must be paid up. Contribution to

graduation exercise must be paid in full.

UNIFORM

The uniform sets the tone of an institution therefore students

are expected to be in full uniform throughout a school day.

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