Class Dojo and the House System at Greasbrough

The House System:

At Greasbrough Primary School, we pride ourselves in teaching the children to take responsibility for themselves and for the wider life of the school. We have elected Heads of House and Prefects who have roles and responsibilities and are able to earn points over the year. Each child is assigned to a house each team works together and on Friday we announce the house winners. There will be a celebration event at the end of the year for the winning house to celebrate their achievements.

At Greasbrough Primary School and Early Years, we expect and encourage good behaviour and self-discipline from all pupils. These are to be the dojo categories across the academy.

How Dojos will work

In class or at break times children can earn positive dojos for following the school rules.  These will then be displayed on the interactive whiteboard in class for everyone to see.  Alternatively, if children do not follow school expectations then they will receive a negative dojo.

At the end of each week, the dojo winner will receive a certificate.

Getting involved with your child’s dojos.

At the beginning of each year, parents will be sent an individual log on to allow them to view and track their child’s Dojos. We would love all parents to sign up and see how well your child is doing.

Interim reports

Together with your child’s Interim report, we will be sending out termly reports too about your child’s behaviour.  These can then be discussed with class teachers at parents evening or sooner if required.

Positive dojos are awarded for:

• Complete home learning—1 for each day of reading plus 1 for each home learning piece of work.
• Communication -hand up, offering ideas. There is an expectation that children will do this routinely. This is to be used for if a child has made an exceptional contribution or for a child who is normally passive but has made a noticeable effort.
• Contributing to wider school—representing school at events out of school – sporting events, one voice etc positive feedback from out of school activities such as dancing/football.
• Resilience – This is given to children who never give up. We understand that learning is sometimes challenging but we teach children to ‘stick at it’ to help them improve.
• Reflection – children are expected to be reflective learners and use their reflection skills on their own and others learning to help them make improvements. This is given to children who constantly check their learning and reflect on what has been taught previously, adding it to their learning
• Teamwork – This covers all our core values – being thoughtful towards each other, of equipment, being considerate, being a good role model,  being courteous, showing kindness to others, working well as a team in class or outside.

Special  5 can be awarded for

• Exceptional child led home learning.
• 100% attendance for the half term
• 100% attendance for the whole term – so at the end of a full term a child could get 5 for the half term and another 5 for the whole term.
• Weekly presentation— Each staff will award a special 5 to one child each week who has shown consistent good presentation skills or shown significant improvement.

Negative dojos are given for:

• Disruptive behaviour – 1 warning then a dojo. Speaking when the teacher is speaking, disrespecting equipment, disrupting others,
• Disrespect – being disrespectful to each other or adults.
• Incomplete home learning – Reading is separate. If a child reads 5 times they will get 5 positive dojos but if they have failed to complete their numeracy piece they will receive a negative.
• Incorrect uniform –If a child arrives at school with incorrect uniform, the children will receive a warning to rectify for the next morning we will send a text home so that parents can make the necessary change—next day a dojo will be given if no change or contact from a parent.
• Unprepared for Learning—this includes no PE Kit and school equipment such as Homework diary or books.
• Being late for school. If a child arrives at school after 9.10a.m for any reason other than a medical appointment. This will be added by attendance person.
• Poor playground behaviour – 1 warning then dojo – e.g inappropriate use of equipment, rough play, fighting and continuing to play games that are not allowed.

The system is fair for all children.

Removal of privileges

If a child is at below 85% positive dojos and less than 90% attendance (unless they have a confirmed medical condition which has led to lots of appointments) they will not be included in the “treats” at the end of each term e.g. the discos, Y6 prom, End of year House treat or any activity that is not curriculum based.

Persistent problems at lunchtime may result in you being asked to take your child home at lunchtime. If an incident is deemed serious, a fixed term exclusion may be imposed.

Thank you for your continued support.

Please contact Mrs Jenkinson Behaviour for Learning Leader if you have any concerns or queries.
Here is the current House standings: