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    • Our Waunfawr Way

    Ready · Respectful · Safe

    Every day, in every way... The keys to success!

    At Waunfawr, we want everyone to feel happy, safe, valued and ready to learn. We are a caring and inclusive school where everyone matters and everyone has a part to play.

    We believe that the way we treat each other is just as important as the things we learn in our classrooms. Our words, actions and choices can make a big difference to how other people feel.

    We all have a responsibility to make Waunfawr a wonderful place to be. By showing kindness, respect and good manners, we help everyone to feel that they belong.

    1. Ready, Respectful, Safe

    These three simple words help us remember how we should behave throughout the school day – in our classrooms, on the playground, in the dining hall and wherever we go.

    READY

    • I arrive at school ready to learn and try my best.

    • I listen carefully and follow instructions.

    • I bring a positive attitude and have a go, even when something feels tricky.

    • I look after our classrooms, equipment and resources.

    • I take responsibility for my learning and belongings.

    RESPECTFUL

    • I use kind words and good manners.

    • I listen when others are speaking.

    • I treat everyone fairly and include others.

    • I look after our school and everything in it.

    • I respect that everyone is different and has their own ideas and feelings.

    SAFE

    • I make choices that keep myself and others safe.

    • I walk sensibly around school.

    • I play fairly and follow playground rules.

    • I tell an adult if something is worrying me or someone is being hurt.

    • I think before I act and consider how my choices might affect others.

    2. Our Six School Values

    Our six core values help us become confident, independent and successful learners. They are not just words on a wall – they are things we try to show every day!

    RESILIENCE – Keep going!

    Sometimes learning is difficult, but that is how our brains grow. We don't give up when something goes wrong. We learn from mistakes, try different ways and keep going until we succeed.

    CURIOSITY – Be interested!

    We ask questions, explore new ideas and want to find out more about the world around us. We enjoy discovering new things and learning through exciting experiences.

    COLLABORATION – Work together!

    We share ideas, listen to others and help one another. We know that working as a team can help us achieve things that we might not manage on our own.

    CREATIVITY – Think differently!

    We use our imagination, share original ideas and find different ways to solve problems. We enjoy creating, designing, experimenting and making things happen.

    FLEXIBILITY – Be ready to adapt!

    Sometimes things don't go as planned. We learn to adapt, consider different ideas and understand that there is often more than one way to do something.

    ACHIEVEMENT – Be proud!

    We set ourselves goals, work hard and celebrate our successes. We are proud of what we achieve, both big and small, and encourage others to do the same.

    Remember, success looks different for everyone. What matters is that we keep learning, growing and doing our best.

    3. Being a Good Friend

    At Waunfawr, we want everyone to feel that they belong. A good friend helps others feel welcome, included and valued.

    Being a good friend means:

    • Being kind: Use friendly words and think about how your actions make others feel.

    • Including others: Invite people to join in with games and activities. Nobody should feel left out.

    • Being a good listener: Give others time to speak and show that their ideas matter.

    • Being honest: Tell the truth and be someone others can trust.

    • Being helpful: Offer help when someone needs it.

    • Being fair: Take turns, share and play by the rules.

    • Being yourself: You don't have to change who you are to fit in. Everyone is special in their own way.

    Remember, you don't have to be best friends with everybody, but you do have to treat everybody with kindness and respect.

    A little act of kindness can make someone's whole day!

    Want to find out more about friendship?

    The NSPCC has helpful activities and advice to help children understand friendships, kindness and how to treat others.

    4. Making Good Choices

    Every day we make lots of choices. Some are easy, while others need us to stop and think.

    At Waunfawr, we encourage everyone to take responsibility for their actions and think about how their choices affect themselves and other people.

    Before making a choice, ask yourself:

    • Is it kind?

    • Is it fair?

    • Is it safe?

    • Is it respectful?

    • How might someone else feel?

    • Would I be happy if someone treated me this way?

    Remember:

    • Choose kind words instead of hurtful ones.

    • Choose to include someone rather than leave them out.

    • Choose to tell the truth rather than blame someone else.

    • Choose to walk away from an argument rather than make it worse.

    • Choose to ask for help when you need it.

    • Choose to stand up for what is right.

    Nobody gets everything right all the time. We all make mistakes. What matters is that we recognise them, learn from them and try to make a better choice next time.

    NSPCC – What's OK and What's Not OK?

    The NSPCC has activities to help children understand what is okay, what is not okay and when they should speak to a trusted adult.

    Explore the NSPCC's OK and Not OK activities

    5. Solving Problems and Putting Things Right

    Sometimes friendships can be tricky. We might disagree, misunderstand each other or feel upset by something someone has said or done.

    This happens to everyone, but it is important to know how to deal with problems calmly and fairly.

    When something goes wrong, try to:

    1. STOP: Take a moment to calm down. Think before you speak or act.

    2. TALK: Explain how you are feeling using calm and respectful words.

    3. LISTEN: Give the other person a chance to explain how they feel too.

    4. THINK: Try to understand what happened and how everyone has been affected.

    5. PUT IT RIGHT: Think about what you can do to make things better.

    6. MOVE FORWARD: Learn from what happened and try to make a positive choice next time.

    Sometimes we need help to solve a problem, and that is absolutely fine.

    Our teachers and other adults are here to listen, support you and help you find a way forward.

    At Waunfawr, we believe that making a mistake does not make you a bad person. What matters is taking responsibility, understanding the impact of your actions and learning how to put things right.

    If someone is repeatedly unkind, hurting you, frightening you or making you feel unsafe, please tell an adult. You should never feel that you have to deal with this on your own.

    6. Respecting Everyone

    Waunfawr is a Rights Respecting School. This means that we believe every child has rights and that everybody deserves to be treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

    We celebrate the fact that we are all different. We have different interests, talents, abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ideas. These differences make our school community special.

    We show respect by:

    • Being kind to everyone, whoever they are.

    • Accepting that people may think differently from us.

    • Listening to other people's opinions.

    • Making sure everyone feels welcome and included.

    • Looking after our environment and the world around us.

    • Understanding that our actions and words can affect others.

    We also believe that children should have a voice. Your ideas, opinions and suggestions matter!

    Through our School Council, Playground Pals, Eco Warriors, Digital Heroes, Criw Cymraeg and Heddlu Bach, children have opportunities to share their views, make decisions and help improve our school.

    At Waunfawr, everyone has the right to be heard, to feel safe and to belong.

    7. Celebrating Success

    We love celebrating success at Waunfawr!

    Success isn't just about getting the right answer or winning a competition. It is also about the effort we make, the progress we achieve and the way we treat other people.

    We celebrate children who:

    • Show kindness and thoughtfulness.

    • Demonstrate our six school values.

    • Work hard and show determination.

    • Help others and work well as a team.

    • Try something new or challenge themselves.

    • Show courage and confidence.

    • Make positive choices and take responsibility.

    • Achieve something special, both in and out of school.

    Every Friday, we come together for our Friyay Celebration assembly to recognise and celebrate the wonderful things our children have achieved.

    We are proud of one another and enjoy sharing our successes as a school family.

    Remember: You don't have to be the best – you just have to be the best you can be!

    Need help or someone to talk to?

    If something is worrying you, if you feel unhappy or unsafe, or if you are finding things difficult with another child, please speak to a trusted adult in school.

    You could talk to your class teacher, the Headteacher, another member of staff or an adult you feel comfortable with.

    You will be listened to and taken seriously. You are never in trouble for asking for help.

    You can also visit Childline, which has advice and support for children and young people.

    Visit Childline or call 0800 1111. It's free and confidential.

    OUR WAUNFAWR PROMISE

    We promise to try our best, show kindness, respect one another and take responsibility for our choices.

    Together, we can make Waunfawr a happy, safe and special place where everyone belongs and everyone can succeed.

    Every day, in every way... The keys to success!