What Makes Greenfields Unique? (Part 2)
29 Nov 2017
Part of the Greenfields’ ethics and morals system is the use of The Way to Happiness, a universal moral code devised by L. Ron Hubbard, the developer of the Study Technology used in the school. This code:
- forms the basis for moral behaviour in the school
- consists of 21 precepts which children of all ages are encouraged to follow
- is used in classroom environments and as a separate course
- embodies, reinforces and promotes British values
The student ethics system used at Greenfields is unique and based on a set of rules originally devised in consultation with the students themselves. All staff, and in particular the Student Consultant, who is in charge of the application of the ethics system throughout the school:
- consults student willingness to observe and confront their own behaviour and that of others
- encourages responsibility to be taken by the students for their own actions and those of others
- permits and supports a redemptory and conciliatory approach to be taken in which reparation and amends is offered for misdeeds as opposed to punishment
Pastoral Support
As a result of all of the above, Greenfields students:
- know where they can go for help and know that something will be done
- commonly report that they learn self-discipline
- learn to communicate verbally, not physically, with anyone causing annoyance
Their first port of call is their Class Tutor, with the added facility of the Student Consultant whose role is described above. If students require help in addition to that given by their Class Tutor, they are sent to the Student Consultant to assist with the resolution of any issues. These procedures are implemented consistently by all staff.
Relationships Between Staff and Students
The good relationships between staff and students, and among the students themselves are a notable feature of Greenfields School and are part of its strength. Students and staff have mutual respect and remarkable rapport which can also be judged from the high quality of graduate speeches given each year at an annual ceremony as part of the school’s Gala Weekend.