Wellbeing

At our school, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We want every student to feel safe, included and ready to learn. Whether your child needs help with their mental, emotional, social or physical wellbeing, we are here to help them thrive at school and in daily life.

What is PBL

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a consistent, school-wide system of support that assists in creating positive and quality learning environments. This is achieved through the implementation of evidence based approaches and through the development of proactive whole-school systems to define, teach and support appropriate student behaviours. The ‘positive’ refers to proactive focus, teaching and recognising what students are doing right (positives). The focus is on teaching the students what we want them to do instead of what not to do. It refers to an overall change in the school culture and climate to a quality learning environment where students and teachers feel appreciated, safe and respected.

When PBL is implemented well, teachers and students have more time to focus on relationships and classroom instruction. Students and staff benefit from:

• reduced inappropriate behaviour
• increased time focused on instruction
• improved social-emotional wellbeing
• positive and respectful relationships among students and staff
• support for teachers to teach, model and respond effectively to student need
• a predictable learning environment where staff and students know what is expected to deliver effective practices that can be sustained over time

Does PBL include the voices of students?

Yes. Students are empowered and participate in decision-making through active involvement in the school's leadership of PBL. For example, our student leadership teams have all had input in developing and reviewing the school-wide expectations and how these are taught. During weekly PBL lessons students have an opportunity to discuss and contribute their thoughts and ideas on the school-wide expectations.

How can you support your child with PBL?

During class each Monday, students will participate in a new PBL lesson focusing on a school value (We are Respectful, Responsibile and Safe), this will be consistent across the whole school. This lesson will then be reinforced throughout the week in class, in the playground and at assemblies.

How we support student wellbeing

Supporting each student’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing is part of everyday school life.

We do this through:

• teachers who help students feel welcome and included
• access to school counsellors, school psychologists and specialist staff
• programs that support health, social skills, attendance and positive behaviour
• help for students who are new or changing year levels
• clear expectations for behaviour and respectful relationships
• staff who get to know each child and work closely with families
• developing health care plans for students
• open communication about wellbeing and support.

Visit Our principal and staff to learn about our wellbeing and specialist support staff.

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