Attitude to Learning
Outwood Academy Freeston will provide you with a high quality education and facilities that are up-to date, safe and secure. We will treat you with courtesy and respect at all times. We expect that whenever you are in the Academy, you behave sensibly and appropriately and always show courtesy and consideration to other members of our community. Remember no- one has the right to interrupt the learning of others.
In our classrooms we want you to:
• Arrive at lessons and registration on time
• Bring all the necessary equipment in suitable bags e.g. pen, pencil, ruler, eraser, text books, calculator, sketch pad, PE kit and planner
• Learn collaboratively
• Always follow the teacher’s instructions
• Keep books, desks and walls free of graffiti
• Work sensibly and do not disturb our classmates
• Try to see other people’s point of view
• Know that eating and drinking is not allowed (only plain water is allowed
in classrooms)
• Only use non-toxic correction fluid
During the day we want you to:
• Move around the Academy in a quiet and orderly way
• Keep to the left
• Show consideration for others in crowded areas
• Hold doors open and let others pass through
• Stay in designated areas at breaks and lunchtime
• Only eat food in the dining room
• Put litter in the bins
• Leave sweets and fizzy drinks at home
• Know that chewing gum is not allowed anywhere on site
• Stay away from cars
• Leave unnecessary equipment (e.g. personal stereo, mobile phone, speaker or any expensive items) at home
Use of ICT in lesson. We want you to:
• Always keep your password safe
• Never re-set other students’ computers
• Only use the Internet for Academy use
In Outwood Academy Freeston we care for and value our community:
• We must always try to do our best and aim high
• We must value other people and their property
• We must show respect and care for ourselves and others
• We must always be responsible