Engagement with student families Recommendations from the School Nurse DEER PARK NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOURS MATRIX Always Classroom Toilets Outdoors -Playground -Passive Play -Gardens Corridors/ Undercover Gym Online Be Respectful Listen & follow instructions Use polite words Move safely Use correctly Look after belongings & all equipment Be friendly Be honest Be on time nicely Value opinions of others Ask permission to leave Let teachers teach & students learn Follow Classroom Take a responsible partner toilets clean & tidy Respect the privacy of others Use the toilet area only for its purpose then leave Right game right place Be aware of others Tell yard duty teacher if something or someone is unsafe Walk on paths Use bins for litter Use inside voices Care for displays Value others learning time Walk quietly Line up quietly Knock & enter quietly Listen to directions Ask before touching /using equipment Look after & return equipment only if supervised Only share what’s yours Report inappropriate use Use only positive & constructive comments
Share the space Code of Cooperation Treat property carefully Handle plants gently Keep & feet to self Be Empathetic Try to understand how someone else is feeling Use my manners at all times Treat others as you would like to be treated Speak up if you see something wrong Encourage & support others Be supportive of others Solve problems peacefully Include everyone Make positive comments about my classmates & their work Offer help Wait patiently Keep it clean for the next user Include everyone who wants to play Take Support someone when they are hurt or need help Encourage others Invite others to join in Appreciate the efforts of others Be mindful of other’s working Enjoy & respect work on display Allow others to join in Encourage others Think before you post Be Your Best Be at school on time & ready to learn Follow the Code of Conduct Have a go Ask for help Listen & participate Have a go Be hard working Work as a team Take risks in my learning Ask questions Strive for excellence Try new things Be neat & tidy Feel before you leave Only go to toilets in class time when I need to Problem Cooperate with others Follow the rules of the game Accept outcomes and move on Stop, think, then do Line up & wait for your teacher Zip up bag & hang on hook Shelter sensibly on wet day Walk at all times Try new things Persevere & do not give up Follow Acceptable use Agreement Use age appropriate spaces & apps Keep passwords private
Encourage respectful and responsible use of technology in online environments. RESTORATIVE PRACTICES The school has a commitment to the use of restorative practices with students. By using restorative practices we believe we can develop Student learning and facilitate an environment of safety, and connectedness. Promote an awareness of others, responsibility and empathy. Involve direct participation of affected by misconduct in its resolution. Promote the management of relationships rather than behaviour management. Separate the behaviour form the individual. Re-establish relationships may have been harmed. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES Universal Strategies Targeted Strategies Individual Strategies will deliver a broad curriculum Our teachers will adopt a range of teaching & assessment approaches to effectively respond to the diverse learning styles, strengths of our students Our school will develop behavioural expectations for all members of the school community in consultation with students, staff and parents/careers, and these will be A Student Support will be formed to develop an Individual Learning Plan to meet the needs of the student. The School Nurse and welfare staff will undertake health promotion and social skill development in response to needs identifies by classroom teachers, other school staff or parents/ carers. Strategies to support attendance and engagement for individual students include: Meet with student and their parent/carer to talk about how best to help the student engage with school Establish a Student Support Seek extra resources under the Program for Students with Disabilities for eligible students Develop a Behaviour Support Plan and/or an Individual Learning Plan
taught to all students and shared with their families Our school will regularly acknowledge examples of positive behaviour and student achievement, both informally in classroom settings and more formally in events such as assemblies and communications to parents All students will have the opportunity to participate in social and emotional learning curriculum that is Values based Students will have the opportunity to and provide feedback on decisions about school operations both through the Student Representative Council and other more informal mechanisms. Relevant teaching staff will apply a trauma informed approach Using Calmer Classrooms: A Guide to Working with Traumatised Children when working with such students as from refugee backgrounds or who are in out of home care Consider if any environmental changes need to be made eg. Changing the classroom setup Refer to internal support services eg. Student Welfare Coordinator, Psychologist, Speech Pathologist Refer to external support services including Child First, Local Government Youth Services, Good Shepherd, Learning Difficulties Centre, STUDENT, TEACHER AND PARENT RIGHTS The Student Engagement and Wellbeing Policy is based on the following principles: All students have the right to be valued and treated with respect. Students have a right to work, learn and play in a secure environment where they are able to develop their talents, interests and ambitions without interference. Students, teachers and parents have the right to communicate respectfully and safely in online environments. Teachers have the right to teach in an atmosphere of order and cooperation. Parents have the to expect that their students will be education in a secure environment in which care, courtesy and respect for the rights of others are encouraged.
Walk with yard duty teacher Extra time at recess with teacher Step 3: Action Classroom teacher Yard duty teacher To prevent student from continuing inappropriate behaviour Give time to think about desired behaviours If student has re-entered group and behaviour continues Send student to another class room for “Time Out” Step 4: External Assistance Classroom Teacher Yard duty teacher Member of Leadership Assistant Principal Principal Actions have failed to modify behaviours Behaviour is extreme and requires prompt attention When steps have not modified behaviours Leadership, Teachers & (psychologist, speech pathologist) to assist the teacher to develop a plan of action Step 5: Suspension Principal Plans have failed to modify behaviours All steps above have been unsuccessful DEECD guidelines Step 6: Expulsion Principal Students behaviour is extreme DEECD guidelines PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOURS THROUGH A STAGED RESPONSE (To be read in conjunction with “Effective Schools are Engaging Schools – Student Engagement Policy Guidelines 2009) Consequences for cyberbullying or disrespectful online behaviour will be dealt with according to the incident severity STEP 1: IMPLEMENTING PREVENTATIVE STRATEGIES Implementing preventative and early intervention strategies to support positive behaviours is a key part of the Student Engagement Policy. Prevention and early intervention policies should include: Define and teach school wide classroom expectations. Establish consistent school wide and classroom consequences for behaviours.