An important part of our approach to behaviour and in keeping with the new Bí
Cineálta Procedures to Prevent and Address Bullying Behaviour (2024)
procedures is the concept of "Restorative Practices‟.

Our Code of Behaviour and Bí Cineálta policies are focused on the positive
aspects of behaviour rather than on punishments, sanctions or suspensions
etc, although these are included in the appropriate sections of our policies.
We promote the notion of a school community where everything we do is
based on mutual respect. Pupils are expected firstly to respect themselves and
then to treat each other and staff members with respect. Teachers and staff
members are expected to treat students with respect. We take the view that
pupils (other than some pupils with very special needs) choose their behaviour
to a great degree – they always have an alternative. Therefore, they must take
responsibility for their behaviour. If they treat others poorly, they may be
acting out their own anger and frustrations, but they can also learn to choose
differently and more positively. We ask children to treat others as they want to
be treated themselves.

Mutual respect, building of positive relationships and above all, empathy is the
corner-stone of our philosophy. We implement the principles of Restorative
Practice in conjunction with the Bí Cineálta Procedures (2024), constantly
aware of the underlying values of:
• Respect
• Interconnectedness
• Fairness
• Personal Accountability
• Honesty
• Collaboration
• Problem-solving