School Life

Behaviour

We believe that a positive and supportive school environment is essential for every student's success. Our school is a community where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to be their best. To maintain this enriching atmosphere, we have a clear set of expectations for student behaviour. These guidelines are not just about rules; they're about fostering a culture of mutual respect, responsibility, and kindness.

On this page, you will find a detailed breakdown of our expectations for student conduct, covering everything from classroom behaviour to social interactions. These principles help ensure that our school remains a safe, welcoming, and productive place for learning and personal growth. We ask for your support in reinforcing these values at home, as a strong partnership between school and family is key to a child's success.

• You must be polite and respectful at all times. The Headteacher, teachers, office staff, kitchen staff, dinner controllers, visitors, caretakers and prefects and other students merit the same consideration.
• Move around the school at a walking pace; running causes accidents.
• Do not interrupt the lessons of others with noisy movements around school. Be considerate during lesson changes.
• Observe the two-way system in the main block unless instructed to do otherwise by a member of staff. Keep to the left in corridors and on stairs.
• During breaks and lunchtimes, ball games can be played only in the specified area of the playground. Consider other playground users when you play.
• Bullying, verbal and physical abuse, will always be severely punished.
• Do not throw stones or other dangerous objects.
• Put all litter in the bins provided.
• Make sure you have the equipment you need for the day’s lessons, carried in a strong, protective bag.
• Look after your own property and make sure everything is named. Your property is your responsibility and should not be left unattended.
• If you find anything, return it to its owner, if you can. If not, hand it in to the office or to a teacher.

Use of lockers

To help students manage their belongings and keep their bags light, we provide lockers for their use. A locker gives your child a secure place to store their books, coats, and other personal items safely throughout the school day. This not only helps keep our corridors tidy but also ensures valuable items are protected.

The cost to use a locker for five years is £20.00.

We will contact you about this in September. If you would like your child to be issued with a locker, please make a payment via ScoPay, in cash or by cheque made payable to Sandhurst School Private Account. Cash or cheques should be put into an envelope clearly labelled with the child’s name and marked as LOCKER MONEY and taken to the finance office in September. Lost keys can be replaced at a cost of £8.00.  Keys will be issued from early September.

Essential Equipment

All students need a school bag, large enough to carry exercise books and the equipment needed for the school day.

• Personal homework organiser
• 2 black pens             
• 1 black fine liner for technology
• 1 2B drawing pencil for art
• 2 HB pencils   
• 30cm ruler
• Eraser
• Pencil sharpener
• Protractor
• Set of compasses
• Scientific calculator
• Coloured pencils
• Glue stick
• Pencil case (named)
• A named tin/container for food technology is also required.