Guidance Rules
Part One: Approach to Behavior and Attitudes
Behavior or attitude problems in children can only be resolved through full collaboration between teachers at school and parents at home. In such cases, our teachers seek to resolve issues without resorting to rewards or punishments. No punitive measures such as removing food brought by a child due to their behavior, confiscating items, or ending an activity are applied. Our teachers serve as role models for our children's behavior at all times, helping them with emotion-free sentences such as "I don't like it when you hit me with your pencil. Please stop."
Part Two: Discipline Rules
Our discipline approach encourages children to develop self-discipline through interaction with each other in a structured environment. If a child harms another, prevents them from meeting their needs, or disrupts the class structure, the class teacher follows these procedures:
In situations where a child is obstructing others' work, the class teacher guides the child to work independently or redirects them to a task.
If the behavior continues and the child ignores warnings, they are set aside to reflect for a period.
Behaviors such as hurting others, being rude, or causing harm to the environment are unacceptable. In such cases, the child is simply removed from the situation and given time to reflect on the consequences of their behavior. If deemed appropriate, the child may spend this time in the classroom. After a while, the teacher approaches the child, inquires about the situation, and helps the child think about the consequences of their behavior.
Despite all these efforts, if a child persists in destructive behaviors or refuses to cooperate, the class teacher communicates with parents to find solutions.
Under no circumstances does school staff apply physical punishment to children.
Our discipline approach is a gentle and consistent approach that helps children learn personal and social boundaries and develop awareness of the natural consequences of their actions.