Rules and School Life
General behaviour policy
The school has a Plan de Convivencia (behaviour and community life policy) that sets out the rules for conduct within the school. The values guiding school life include mutual respect, peaceful resolution of conflicts and care for the school environment.
To be confirmed with the school. Check at the office or with your child’s tutor. The full Plan de Convivencia is not available on the school website. You can request it directly from the school office.
The school takes part each year in Peace Day (30 January) with a walk in which all pupils participate.
Healthy snacks
The school promotes healthy mid-morning snacks. What is and is not allowed:
| Allowed | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Fruit (whole or cut) | Pastries and sweets |
| Sandwich (bread with a healthy filling) | Crisps and packet snacks |
| Nuts (depending on age and classroom rules) | Fruit juices with added sugar |
If you are unsure about a particular food, check with the class teacher. Rules may vary slightly between year groups.
Prohibited items
The following items may not be brought to school:
- Toys of any kind
- Trading cards and sticker collections (Pokémon and similar)
- Mobile phones and electronic devices (unless expressly authorised by the school)
If a child brings any of these items, the school may confiscate them and return them to parents.
Nits: what to do
Nits are common in schools and are not a sign of poor hygiene. The key is to act quickly and openly.
If you find nits:
- Apply a treatment before your child returns to school.
- Let the class teacher know discreetly — the school can alert the rest of the class without naming any child.
- Check your child’s hair for several days and repeat the treatment if needed.
- Regular preventive checks are recommended, especially after school holidays.
Open communication between families helps to contain outbreaks quickly.
Dress for school events
For some school celebrations, the school specifies what children should wear that day:
| Celebration | Dress |
|---|---|
| 9 d’Octubre | Jeans + white T-shirt |
| Christmas party (22 Dec) | Jeans + trainers + long-sleeved Christmas top + accessory |
| Leavers’ ceremony | Jeans + school T-shirt |
The Christmas jumper is voluntary, not compulsory. There is no pressure to buy one.
Safety around the school
Pine processionary caterpillar
Between January and March, the pine trees in the area may have nests of the pine processionary caterpillar (Thaumetopoea pityocampa, known locally as procesionaria del pino). The caterpillars are dangerous: their urticating hairs can cause serious reactions in people, and they are particularly dangerous for dogs.
- Do not let children touch the nests or caterpillars.
- Dogs must be kept well away from them at all times.
- If you see nests in trees near the school or in local parks, report them via the Línea Verde app from La Eliana Town Council.
Security incidents
If you notice any suspicious person near the school or in the surrounding parks (such as Parque de los Patos), notify the Local Police and, if appropriate, file a report. Also inform the school so that staff are aware.