 Pastoral Care
Craigavon Senior High School is a friendly, caring community in which the interests of students are paramount and the pastoral care structures have been designed to ensure that all pupils feel valued and secure.
The school places considerable emphasis on the role of the Form Teacher in supporting pupils. Form Teachers meet with their form class twice daily; in the morning at registration and again at the end of the day. This enables them to monitor the pupil's welfare, progress, punctuality and behaviour on a day-to-day basis.
A team of Year Heads with overall responsibility for groups of pupils supports the work of the Form Teacher. The pastoral work of the school is further developed through the programme of Personal and Social Education undertaken by each pupil.
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Induction
Our Pastoral Care Team supports the Induction Programme for our new pupils, thus ensuring that they settle quickly into the life and work of the school and feel valued as individuals.
Close curricular and pastoral liaison with Junior High Schools ensures a smooth transition from Junior to Senior high school at the end of Key Stage 3.
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 Discipline
The school's discipline policy operates to sustain an orderly and safe environment in which effective teaching and learning can take place. We aim to promote positive behaviour and to help pupils develop self-discipline and tolerant attitudes.
Underpinning the school's discipline policy and code of conduct are the principles of common sense, courtesy and consideration for others. A high standard of personal appearance and behaviour is expected from all our pupils.
Good behaviour is rewarded through a commendation system that operates within the school. However, should it be necessary to impose sanctions, these will include:
▪ Referral to Year Head
▪ Detention (lunch time/after school)
▪ Daily Report
▪ Suspension
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Prefect System
We are anxious to provide all pupils with opportunities to develop their leadership skills. A prefect system allows us to reward pupils who have contributed most to the development and maintenance of the schools ethos. On each campus we appoint a Head Boy, a Head Girl and School Prefects.
Librarians and House Captains are also appointed in Year 12, while form Captains are appointed in Year 11.
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School Assemblies
School assemblies make an important contribution to the moral and spiritual development of our pupils.
Whole school and year group assemblies are also used to recognise and celebrate pupils' academic and non-academic achievements.
This forum is also used to support the school's involvement in charity work and guest speakers regularly participate in school assemblies.
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Home School Partnership
Pupils have much to gain from their parents' well informed interest. We encourage parents to take an active interest in the work of the school and to support us in maintaining high standards of work and behaviour on the part of all pupils.
There are many opportunities throughout the school year for parents to visit the school and talk with staff. These include:
▪ Form Teacher / Parent interviews
▪ Parents' Evening
▪ Careers Evening
▪ Vocational Studies Interviews
▪ Open Night
Opportunities exist for parents to demonstrate their interest in the school, through attendance at Prize-giving; the Annual Parents' Meeting and at performances of the School Play.
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Child Protection
The school is committed to the safety and well being of all our pupils.
Effective Child Protection Procedures exist within the school and pupils are encouraged to discuss concerns or anxieties with their Form Teacher, Year Head or any member of staff with whom they can relate easily.
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Drugs Education Policy
At Craigavon Senior High School we seek to establish and maintain an environment in which the school is free from the misuse of drugs, solvents and alcohol. As a result drugs education is an important aspect of the school's curriculum. We are committed to providing opportunities to develop pupils' knowledge, skills, values and understanding about drugs, and the benefits of making informed healthy choices. We promote abstinence and prevention as our main approach to combating substance misuse.
The school works with outside agencies, such as Health Care professionals, Education Advisers and Community Police to deliver skills driven programmes in which pupils are encouraged to clarify their values and make informed health choices. Opportunities for drug and alcohol education exist within the school's PSHE programme, school assemblies, pastoral care system and SELB workshops. Some subject areas cover drugs education through the taught syllabus and this is further complemented by drugs awareness training for staff.
The school has clear procedures for responding to drug-related incidents. Any breach of the school's drug policy will be treated with the utmost seriousness. The possession, use or supply of an illegal drug is a criminal offence and the school will always involve the Board of Governors, parents/guardians and the relevant authority within the PSNI.
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House System
The House System operates within the school to help promote the physical, social and emotional development of pupils through a range of sports and competitive activities.
The system also allows opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills. House Captains and deputies are appointed at the end of Year 11 and they assist in the organisation of Inter-House events.
The three houses are:
Binnian
Commedagh
Donard
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