Our three clear expectations of our school are that, every day and in every lesson, we demonstrate that we are:

Ready             Respectful                  Safe

Being Ready: We expect ourselves to be ready for school and the lessons ahead. This means that we should:

• Be in correct uniform and have the correct equipment for lessons.
• Have the best possible attendance, arriving punctually to every lesson and settling ourselves quickly.
• Complete all home learning to the best of our ability so that we are fully prepared for our next lesson.

Being Respectful: We show respect to every member of the community, including ourselves, and:

• Follow the instructions of all adults, in the school, without exception, using respectful language at all times.
• Make a positive contribution to every lesson and avoid disrupting the learning and progress of others
• Treat everyone in the way that we expect to be treated, using appropriate language

Being Safe: We make sure that Oakbank remains a safe and positive environment for everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality, faith or skin colour. This means that:

• We never use physical contact (either as play or intentional) and are aware of the safety of others.
• We do not accept racist, homophobic, sexist or derogatory language when talking about ourselves or others.
• We report anything that we feel risks the safety or wellbeing of others and ourselves.

By embodying these three virtues, we ensure that Oakbank is a school where all students feel safe and respected by being ready to be the best that they can be.