Antisocial behaviour prompts Inverness school to 'reset' behaviour policy
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Inverness Royal Academy's rector has told parents/carers it is "‘resetting’ existing behaviour policy to improve current standards in school".
Rector Nigel Engstrand said it comes after antisocial behaviour in school toilets and other issues.
His letter to parents/carers stated: "On the return to learning after Covid lockdown, many of our established basic expectations were relaxed due to the difficult and ever-changing nature of that time. However, two years on, we need our young people to get back to the basic expectations when it comes to school and their education. You are no doubt aware of the occurrence of antisocial behaviour in our school toilets, but other areas also need improvement; namely attendance, punctuality, the use of mobile phones and school uniform.
"Our parents, carers and community have always been highly supportive of our school policies and we hope that this will continue by reiterating and echoing these messages with your children. Please help us to help them understand the importance of following our school rules and how – in doing so – they will improve their attainment in school and their employability skills when they leave. We particularly need your help in regard to messages surrounding the use of mobile phones and school uniform."
He asked that concerns of a mobile phone addiction be highlighted to a guidance teacher.
Mr Engstrand also pointed out it tried to make uniform as cheap as possible, adding financial support is available to families to help buy uniform. "We are also developing a uniform bank of pre-loved and new items," he said.
"In the coming weeks please encourage your son or daughter to arrive at school on time so they are not missing out on key and important information during registration and assembly."
