Parish Policies

Parish of Wicklow & Rathnew
Anti-Bullying Policy
Bullying will not be tolerated.
11) Warning Signs of Bullying
The following are possible warning signs and could be a cause of concern for adults/leaders that a child/young person is being bullied: –
This list is not exhaustive and there are many other possible reasons for the above.
III) Prevention
Include young people in discussions about what bullying is and why it can’t be tolerated.
Encourage young people to take responsibility and report any incidents of bullying to leader.
Review this Anti-Bullying Policy with children/young people involved in our parochial/diocesan activities.
resort.
ensure repeated bullying does not take place.
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Parish of Wicklow & Rathnew
Anti- Bullying Policy Agreement
I confirm that I have read and understood the expected Anti Bullying Policy for Staff and Volunteers working with children in the Archdiocese of Dublin/ Parish of Wicklow & Rathnew. I agree to abide by and adopt these standards in all aspects of my work within the Parish.
Name: __________________________________ (printed)
Signed: __________________________________
Parish Group: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________________
We, in the Parish of Wicklow, value and encourage the participation of children and young people in all Parish activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development.
We recognise the dignity and rights of all children and are committed to ensuring their protection and support. In keeping with this, we will work to do all in our power to create safe environments for children and young people in order to secure their protection and enable their full participation in the life of the Church.
This Policy will be reviewed annually in January.
Click here for our Child Safeguarding Document
If you would like to discuss this policy or any other related issues, you may contact the Diocesan Child Protection services:
Parish Child Protection Representative: Tel. 087-6729201
Diocesan Child Protection Office: Tel. 01-8360314
Director of Diocesan Child Protection Service: Andrew Fagan, Tel. 01-8842590
Parish of Wicklow & Rathnew
Code of Behaviour Policy
The Aims of the Code of Behaviour of De La Salle Religion Class are:
To provide guidance for pupils, teachers and parents on behavioural expectations.
To provide for the effective and safe operation of the classes.
To foster caring attitudes to one another and to the environment
To enable teachers to teach their class without disruption.
Before or After Class
Students need to be on time and to be collected from class on time. Parents are reminded that they are responsible for their children before and after class and that hanging around unsupervised outside of class times may give rise to problems.
Parents of Year 1 & 2 Students for First Holy Communion should ensure that the teacher is present before leaving their children in the classroom. The children should be collected from their teacher after class at the main door of the Pastoral Centre.
As Communion classes take place directly after school children may bring a snack to eat provided that they leave their table and the classroom clean and tidy and dispose of any rubbish correctly.
Classroom Rules
Try your best
Stay in your seat
Keep your hands and feet to yourself
Ensure you have your necessary books/supplies.
No chewing gum or fizzy drinks in the classroom.
Listen when your teacher is speaking
Put your hand up and wait your turn to speak
Listen to each other and be respectful of each other.
Pupils are expected to treat all adults and fellow pupils with respect and courtesy at all times. Behaviour that interferes with the rights of others to learn and to feel safe is unacceptable.
Acceptable Standards of Behaviour
Speak politely
Use good manners
Respect others and their property
Unacceptable Standards of Behaviour
Behaviour that is hurtful, including bullying, harassment, discrimination and victimisation
Behaviour that interferes with teaching and learning
Threats or physical hurt to one another
Inappropriate language of aggressive behaviour
Damage to property of others and the Pastoral Centre.
Parents/Guardians Responsibilities
Encourage children to have a sense of respect for themselves and for the property
Be interested and supportive in their classwork
Be familiar with this Code of Behaviour
Co-operate with teachers in instances where their child’s behaviour is causing difficulties for others.
Communicate with the class teacher in relation to any problems which may affect their child’s progress or behaviour.
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Parish of Wicklow & Rathnew
Code of Behaviour Agreement
I confirm that I have read and understood the expected Code of Behaviour Policy for the Parish of Wicklow & Rathnew. I agree to abide by and adopt these standards while attending Parish classes.
Childs Name(printed) : __________________________________
Signed: __________________________________
Parent/Guardian (printed) : ______________________________
Signed: __________________________________
Date: ______________________________________
Parish of Wicklow & Rathnew
Staff & Volunteers in the Archdiocese of Dublin are uniquely placed to act as positive role models to children and young people participating in Church activities. Such participation provides the opportunity to promote the development of self-confidence and enhance the wellbeing of the children & young people with whom we interact. This agreement serves to articulate the expectations of adult behaviour when working with children & young people in the Archdiocese of Dublin, particularly in the Parish of Wicklow & Rathnew. It aims to provide confidence to children & young people, staff, volunteers, and parents that safeguarding children and young people is of paramount importance.
To uphold positive safeguarding practices all Staff & Volunteers in contact with children should:
Staff & volunteers must avoid actions and behaviour that could be construed as poor practice or potentially abusive. Therefore, they should never:
Staff & Volunteers have the right to:
Code of Conduct for Staff & Volunteers Agreement
I confirm that I have read and understood the expected Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers working with children in the Archdiocese of Dublin/ Parish of Wicklow & Rathnew. I agree to abide by and adopt these standards in all aspects of my work within the Parish.
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Parish of Wicklow & Rathnew
Code of Conduct for Staff & Volunteers Agreement
Name: __________________________________
(printed)
Signed: __________________________________
Parish Group: ______________________________
Date:______________________________________