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Courage

Always do your best in school, never give up, when it is hard

Ambition

Set goals to improve your learning and do your best to reach them

Pride

Celebrate others’ achievements. Be kind to others and help those around you

Respect

Always be polite and show good manners. Listen carefully and respect people’s differences

Responsibility

Remember it is okay to make mistakes, they are part of learning

Behaviour

At Sunnyside Primary Academy, we believe that all children deserve to learn in a calm, safe, and supportive environment. Our Behaviour Policy helps us to promote kindness, responsibility, and respect while maintaining high expectations across the school. 

Our Approach 

  • We teach and model positive behaviour. 

  • Pupils are supported to take responsibility for their actions. 

  • Behaviour expectations are consistent and fair for all. 

  • We use a restorative approach to build relationships and prevent reoccurrence of negative behaviour. 

What We Expect 

All pupils are expected to: 

  • Show respect to staff and each other. 

  • Be ready to learn and behave responsibly. 

  • Move calmly around school and take care of property. 

  • Wear correct uniform and follow school routines. 

  • Accept consequences for misbehaviour. 

Encouraging Positive Behaviour 

We use a 3-step reward system based on daily behaviour: 

  • Green – Expected good behaviour. 

  • Bronze, Silver, Gold – For behaviour that goes above and beyond, such as kindness, leadership, and excellent effort. 

Rewards include: 

  • Verbal praise and ClassCharts points 

  • Certificates and celebration in assembly 

  • Praise postcards and phone calls home 

  • Roles of responsibility (e.g. School Council) 

Termly Behaviour Rewards 

Children who collect enough positive points over the term will be invited to take part in a special behaviour reward event, which recognises and celebrates consistently excellent behaviour. 

Responding to Misbehaviour 

We use a 4-step system to address poor behaviour: 

  1. Reminder – A chance to correct behaviour. 

  1. Blue – Behaviour logged; opportunity to improve. 

  1. Yellow – Reflection time in another class; parent informed. 

  1. Red – Serious or repeated behaviour; Senior Leader involvement. 

Sanctions may include: loss of privileges, removal from class and in serious cases, suspensions. 

Bullying 

We do not tolerate bullying of any kind (physical, emotional, verbal, online, etc.). Our Anti-Bullying Policy outlines how we prevent and respond to incidents. All concerns are taken seriously. 

  1. 2.0 Anti-Bullying Policy - Sept. 2025-26
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  2. 2.0 Behaviour Policy - 2025.2026
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