Promoting a respectful, orderly school environment that supports learning, based on New Citizenship values and mutual respect.
School discipline is the set of rules, norms and expected behaviours in the educational setting. It aims to create a safe, structured framework so all students can learn in the best conditions while developing their sense of responsibility and respect for others.
In the context of New Citizenship, school discipline is not only about sanctions: it builds on education in republican values—respect, responsibility, solidarity, justice and peace. It aims to train autonomous citizens who respect rules and can live harmoniously in society.
Respect between students, between students and teachers, and among everyone in the school community is the foundation of positive discipline.
Discipline aims to teach and help students understand the consequences of actions, rather than systematically punishing.
Rules apply fairly to everyone, without discrimination, taking context and circumstances into account.
Internal regulations must be clear, accessible and understood by all students from their first day at the school.
Each student is responsible for their actions and must understand how their behaviour affects themselves and the community.
Discipline should be exercised with care, always seeking to understand and help the student progress.
In pre-primary, discipline is based on learning group rules:
At primary level, discipline rules include:
In secondary school, expectations are stricter:
Disciplinary measures are progressive and educational. They aim to help students understand the consequences of their actions and change their behaviour.
Any sanction must be proportionate to the offence, explained to the student and their family, and aim for repair and education rather than permanent exclusion. The goal is always to reintegrate the student into the school community by helping them understand and respect the rules.
Positive discipline emphasises positive behaviour:
Preventive actions to avoid discipline problems:
When school discipline is well understood and applied, it creates an environment where everyone can learn and thrive. It trains citizens who respect rules, take responsibility for their actions and can live harmoniously in society, in line with New Citizenship values.
For questions about internal regulations or disciplinary measures, contact your school leadership or the Ministry of National Education and New Citizenship.
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