student wellbeing policy
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Merewether Public School
STUDENT WELLBEING POLICY
July 2016
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CORE RULES FOR STUDENTS IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS
Students in NSW government schools are provided with a high quality
education so that they may learn to the best of their ability and become self-
disciplined, tolerant, enterprising and contributing members of the school and
community.
Core rules for student behaviour have been developed to establish consistent
expectations in all government schools in support of these aims. These rules
are based on our core values of integrity, excellence, respect, responsibility,
cooperation, participation, care, fairness and democracy.
The critical role of parents and care-givers is recognising as the primary
influence on each child’s character and behaviour as essential partners in
supporting the core rules and the successful education of their children.
THE CORE RULES
All students in NSW government schools are expect to:
Attend every school day, unless they are legally excused, and be in class on
time and prepared to learn.
Maintain a neat appearance, including adhering to the requirements of the
school’s uniform or dress code policy.
Behave safely, considerately and responsibly, including when travelling to
and from school.
Show respect at all times for teachers, others school staff and helpers,
including following class rules, speaking courteously and cooperating with
instructions and learning activities.
Treat one another with dignity and respect.
Care for property belonging to themselves, the school and others.
Behaviour that infringes on the safety of others, such as harassment,
bullying and illegal or anti-social behaviour of any kind, will not be tolerated.
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students and teachers
display
Quality,
Respect and
Responsibility with
“Honour”
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School Values and Beliefs
Merewether Public School’s
Children and Teachers show
Quality, Respect
and
Responsibility
The student welfare procedures and practices that operate at Merewether
Public School are designed to promote quality teaching and effective learning
for all students in a happy and safe environment.
These policies and practices are underpinned by the school values and beliefs
and summarised as the Chips High 5 rules. These values and beliefs were
derived from extensive community consultation and discussion with the entire
school community: students, teachers, parents, and the wider community.
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At Merewether Public School we value:
At Merewether Public School we believe:
Quality in
TEACHING AND LEARNING
We enjoy and value learning.
We have high expectations for all.
We never give up.
Respect of
QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS
We respect ourselves, others and the environment.
We talk and listen respectfully.
We take turns and co-operate.
Responsibility
for QUALITY
CITIZENSHIP
We choose to follow school and class room rules.
We play safely and fairly.
We celebrate our successes.
As a Positive Behaviour for Learning school, we value Quality, Respect and Responsibility. All students demonstrate this through the High 5.
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Roles and Responsibilities for Students, Staff and
Parents
Our school values and beliefs encourage the members of our school
community to contribute in a productive and positive way to realise our values
and school vision. Some roles and responsibilities are as follows:
Quality in Teaching and Learning
We enjoy and value learning. We have high expectations for all. We never give up.
Students should
Try their best at school at all times.
Evaluate and reflect upon their learning.
Be in the right place at the right time.
Aim for personal best.
Set a good example for others to follow
Teachers should
Give lessons that are needs driven and relevant.
Encourage students to be actively involved in their learning.
Be innovative.
Use resources effectively.
Foster positive contact with parents.
Evaluate and reflect upon their teaching.
Parents should
Model positive attitudes to school.
Ensure regular student attendance.
Attend parent/teacher interviews.
Ensure children are well equipped for school.
Encourage and model persistence.
Note: High 5 rules to be displayed in every classroom and around the school.
Note: Responsibility of executive to monitor teaching and learning in the classroom and programs to ensure strategies are implemented.
Note: Regular inclusion in school newsletter, P&C and other parent meetings.
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Respect of Quality Relationships
We respect ourselves, others and the environment. We talk and listen respectfully. We take turns and co-operate
Students should
Be respectful of others, their belongings and their personal space.
Use appropriate language.
Be polite and well mannered.
Listen attentively to others.
Wear correct uniform.
Care for the school environment.
Teachers should
Communicate openly and honestly.
Model positive relationships.
Be aware of and follow the DoE Code of Conduct.
Dress appropriately to set a good example for students.
Parents should
Model and encourage respect of peers and adults at school.
Attend parent/teacher interviews.
Care for the school environment and all who are in it.
Treat the school community with respect and fairness.
Note: High 5 rules to be displayed in every classroom and around the school.
Note: Responsibility of executive to monitor teaching and learning in the classroom and programs to ensure strategies are implemented.
Note: Regular inclusion in school newsletter, P&C and other parent meetings.
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Responsibility for Quality Citizenship
We choose to follow school and class room rules. We play safely and fairly. We celebrate our successes.
Students should
Follow teacher instructions, class and school rules.
Make good choices.
Be in the right place at the right time.
Participate in school activities.
Play safely and fairly.
Wear school uniform including hats.
Report inappropriate behaviour to a teacher.
Teachers should
Follow and support school policies and procedures.
Ensure students feel safe and fairly treated.
Recognise student achievement fairly and consistently.
Participate in extra curricula activities.
Parents should
Support school policies and procedures.
Value safety and fairness within the school
Provide for the physical, medical and emotional needs of their child.
Value school uniforms.
Communicate with school via telephone or electronic media.
Where possible attend P&C meetings, canteen, working bees, assemblies, excursions.
Note: High5 rules to be displayed in every classroom and around the school.
Note: Responsibility of executive to monitor teaching and learning in the classroom and programs to ensure strategies are implemented.
Note: Regular inclusion in school newsletter, P&C and other parent meetings.
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PROMOTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND EFFECTIVE
LEARNING
Strategies to promote the realisation of school values:
Appreciation and adherence of the ‘High 5’ Rules.
Explicit teaching of Chips 5 Rules and PBL expectations as per school timeline.
Commendations or recognition at assemblies, supporting PBL, special school occasions
and in structured and semi-formal situations. Special rewards days for children who have
shown exemplary behaviour in the playground and classroom, eg: Principal’s Lunch.
Regular ongoing contact with parents and care givers, in person, by letter or by
telephone.
Use of playground and classroom incentive scheme.
Recognition in the local community by individual; or group participation in special events,
eg:
Starstruck
Hunter Schools Dance Festival
Anzac Day with Adamstown RSL
Stockland performances
PSSA including zone and regional representation (individually and in teams)
Athletics and Swimming Carnivals
Leadership Days
Excursions
Recognition of in-school activities by individual, or group participation eg:
School Concert
Grandparents’ Day
Fathers’ Day Breakfast
Harmony Day
Easter Hat Parade
Literacy and Numeracy Week
Public acknowledgement, through the local media, of school and individual
achievements.
Reporting each semester.
Teachers giving regular and positive feedback to students on an individual needs basis eg:
stickers, awards, high flyers, monitoring bookwork, praise.
Gathering and collecting of school reward data in line with PBL structure and
acknowledgement of those students on the school website.
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High 5
1. I can respect others.
2. I can work to the best of my ability.
3. I can follow instructions.
4. I can wait my turn.
5. I can control what I do and what I say.
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Positive Behaviour for
Learning
Merewether Public School’s children
display
Quality, Respect
and
Responsibility
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Contents What is Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)? .............................................................................................................. 13
Universal Matrix..................................................................................................................................................................
Merewether Public School ‘High 5’ Rules ........................................................................................................................ 15
BEHAVIOUR CONSISTENCY GUIDE ................................................................................................................................... 16
STUDENT INCENTIVES .........................................................................................................................................................
STUDENT MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................................................................................
Calm Down Plan .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Executive Staff ................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Behaviour and Learning - Information for Parents and Carers ……………………………………………….…………………………………24
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What is Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)?
Supporting Decision
Making
Supporting Student Behaviour
PBL is a consistent, school-wide system of support that helps define, teach and support appropriate student behaviours, creating a positive school environment
PBL is designed to be responsive to the individual school’s current social and
educational challenges and encourages schools to reflect on their systems and practices to determine if they are having a positive impact on student learning.
PBL creates effective teaching/learning environments where students make
the positive behaviour choices that support academic success. PBL focuses on supporting positive behaviours and explicit teaching of
appropriate behaviour.
PBL Key Elements Social Competence and Academic
Achievement
Outcomes
Supporting Staff
Behaviour
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Universal Matrix
In all settings “we play our part”
Quality Quality looks like:
Being ready to learn
Having all I need for my lessons
Doing my best always
Making sure I finish my work
Following the “High 5”
Being in the Right Place at the Right Time
Respect Respect looks like:
Listening attentively
Being kind to others
Speaking politely to all at all times
Looking after our whole school environment
Following the “High 5”
Responsibility Being Responsible looks like:
Always making good choices
Being prepared
Always doing my best
Taking care of my school
Following the “High 5”
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High 5
I can respect others
I can work to the best of my ability
I can follow instructions
I can wait my turn
I can control what I do and say
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BEHAVIOUR CONSISTENCY GUIDE
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P O
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I B
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I T Y
Physical Violence and Aggressive Play
Unintentional Contact
Careless contact in an allowed game
Intentional striking/hitting/pushing
Pursuing to strike
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P O
N S
I B
I L
I T Y
Disrespectful Communication
Indistinct mutterings/backchat
Intentional distraction from request
Challenging backchat
Challenging manners
Sustained aggressive talk Verbally aggressive Inappropriate use of technology
R E
S P
O N
S I
B I
L I T
Y
Teasing and Intimidation
Isolated name calling
Isolated putdown/gestures
Repeated name calling or putdown/gestures
Threatening harm Sustained putdown
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S P
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S I
B I
L I T
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Inappropriate use of Property
Careless use or accidental breakage
Reckless misuse of equipment
Intentional destruction of property Stealing
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P E
C T
Swearing
Swearing as an exclamation
Swearing among peers
Swearing at peers
Swearing directed aggressively Swearing abusively at adult
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P E
C T
Defiance
Lack of respect in manner
Slow to comply with requests
Out of class without permission Repeatedly refusing to comply with requests
Removal of self without compliance
Refusing completion of request
Deliberately late to class/Assembly lines
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S P
E C
T
Out of Bounds/Absconding
Careless wandering
Climbing trees or structures
Out of bounds
Climbing poles or trees after warning Intentional climbing of trees or structures Leaving the school grounds
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P E
C T
Personal Privacy
Playing in the toilets
Invading privacy
Invading personal space and belongings Inappropriate touching Inappropriate sexual behaviour
Key: BLUE = Teacher to correct behaviour ORANGE = Teacher apply immediate consequence, record on Sentral – Level 1, supervisor informed RED = Teacher apply immediate consequence Teacher record on Sentral – Level 2. 3 X Level 2 Planning Room in a term (or a term’s duration) = Warning for suspension; parents contacted 4th Planning Room = suspension
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Awards Structure An opportunity to celebrate the students’ achievements!
At each weekly assembly, four students from each class are awarded a merit card for their great class work, their fabulous behaviour or their efforts toward making the school a great place to be. I would suggest that all school awards achieved by students be kept in a special folder.
Once a student has attained the required merits to be traded for the next higher award, they hand them back to their teacher to be stamped and returned and they will be presented with the highter award at the next school assembly.
Note, for the Blue and Gold Principals award, the student needs to also have a Citizenship Award to be able claim the Principal’s Award. The school staff and I keep a keen eye out for students who have shown to be true citizens of our wonderful school and will be presenting the Citizenship Award at assembly! Only those who show true Citizenship will get these awards
5 Merit Awards
= 1 Gold Award
5 Gold Awards and 1 Citizenship Award
= BLUE Principal’s Award
2 Principal’s and 1 Citizenship Award
= Gold Principal’s Award
MEREWETHER PUBLIC SCHOOL AWARDS
Classroom teachers are responsible for collating all Positive Behaviour Data and entering the information
onto the Sentral.
CLASSROOM REWARD SYSTEM
Merewether High Flyer Chart
Each student has a High Flyer Chart in their classroom as a reward incentive.
Students earn a stamp on their chart by displaying positive behaviour and demonstrating QUALITY, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY at school.
The teacher will give out High Flyer token to any student who displays the PBL value that is currently being taught; they will initial it, date it and write the students name on it.
The teacher puts a stamp on the students High Flyer Chart.
The aim to earn stamps to receive a Merewether High Flyer reward.
When students earn a total 9 stamps (3 stamps for each PBL value) on their High Flyer Chart
they will have receive a BLUE Merewether High Flyer wrist band and a Level 1 High Flyers
award.
Earning a total of 27 stamps (9 stamps for each PBL value) on their High Flyer Chart they will
receive a second GOLD Merewether High Flyer wrist band and a Level 2 High Flyers award.
Earning a total of 54 stamps (18 stamps for each PBL value) on their High Flyer Chart they will
receive a Merewether High Flyer Gull Wings pin and a Level 3 High Flyers award.
And earning a total 90 stamps (30 stamps for each PBL value) on their High Flyer Chart they
will receive a Merewether High Flyer ‘Chips’ pin and a High Flyer GOLD award.
PBL Chippy token
The duty teacher will give out Chippy token to any student during school break sessions who
display PBL values; they will initial it, date it and write the students name on it.
The student will place these tokens into the Playground Chippy box. Three tickets will
be drawn from the box each week for
NOTE: IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO GIVE THEIR CLASS TEACHER ANY
EARNT PLAYGROUNDTOKENS ON THE DAY IT WAS ISSUED.
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HIGH FLYER chart
PLAYGROUND REWARD SYSTEM
PBL High Flyer token
I’m a HIGH FLYER
because I have displayed
Teacher to circle the correct value then sign and date please.
QUALITY RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
I’m a HIGH FLYER
because I have displayed
Teacher to circle the correct value then sign and date please.
QUALITY RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
I’m a HIGH FLYER
because I have displayed
Teacher to circle the correct value then sign and date please..
QUALITY RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
I’m a HIGH FLYER
because I have displayed
Teacher to circle the correct value then sign and date please..
QUALITY RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
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Quality
Respect
Responsibility
1 3 1 6 1 8 9 1 8 9 12
PBL rewards log
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and Responsibility
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
What will my behaviour look like in the classroom?
Repeated
o stopping others from learning o calling out o ignoring staff instructions o use of inappropriate language
Push, shove, tripping of other students
Name calling, teasing of other students
MANAGEMENT / CONSEQUENCES:
Entered on Sentral
Inform executive
Teacher consequences
Parent notified
What will my behaviour look like in the classroom
Absconding supervision
Constant
o stopping others from learning o calling out o ignoring staff instructions o use of inappropriate language o getting out of my seat
Physical aggression/violence towards others
Verbal abuse to others
Property damage
MANAGEMENT / CONSEQUENCES:
Immediate suspension
Assistant Principal & Principal involved
Removal from class & or school
Parent notified of Action
Principal Caution / Principal Warning / Suspension
Formal planning meeting with parents to discuss management
Behaviour Management
Learning Support Team
Quality, Respect and Responsibility
‘s Restitution Plan
What ‘High 5’ did I break? I
When I did this I felt?
Mean
Happy
Sad Worried
Angry
My friend and teacher felt?
Mean
Happy
Sad Worried
Angry
To fix the problem I will?
Student Signature Teacher Signature Date _
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QUALITY, Respect and Responsibility
PLAYGROUND MANAGEMENT
What will my behaviour look like on the playground?
Following ‘High 5’ Playing in the right area
Sharing and playing fairly
Helping others
Feeling positive and happy at school
What will my behaviour look like on the playground? Repeated
Not following the ‘High 5’ Continued Out of Bounds
Bullying
Inappropriate language
Not sharing equipment
Contact with another body Push, shove, tripping of other students Name calling and teasing of other students Dangerous Play
MANAGEMENT / CONSEQUENCES:
Principal/Assistant Principal notified & suggestions provided
Blue Spot
Apology to affected students
Off playground
Parent notified
What will my behaviour look like on the playground? Constant
Absconding supervision
Serious non compliance
Bullying and intimidation
Inappropriate language
Contact with another body Physical aggression/violence towards others Verbal abuse to others Property damage Leaving area without staff permission
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT:
Rewards- playground CHIPPY High Flyer
Feeling good
Having friends
Enjoying school
What will my behaviour look like on the playground?
Not following the ‘High 5’ Out of Bounds
Bullying
Inappropriate language
Not sharing equipment
Contact with another body
No hat
MANAGEMENT / CONSEQUENCES:
Redirection of behaviour
Choice provided (This or That?)
Blue Spot
Apology to affected students
Counselling or discussion
Restitution Plan
MANAGEMENT / CONSEQUENCES:
Immediate suspension
Assistant Principal & Principal involved
Removal from playground & or school
Parent notified of Action
Formal planning meeting with parents to discuss management
DoE involvement
In school withdrawal
Suspension
Expulsion
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Quality, Respect and Responsibility
PLANNING ROOM MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT of CONSEQUENCES:
Letter home to parent.
Copy of restitution plan home to parent.
Sentral comment by Assistant Principal.
Teachers / staff escort student to planning room.
Suspension warning.
What will my behaviour look like in the planning room?
I will talk and listen to the teacher about our High 5.
I will discuss a new plan to improve my behaviour.
I will complete my restitution sheet.
1 refusal to attend planning room.
2 incidences of planning room in one week.
MANAGEMENT of CONSEQUENCES:
Teachers / staff escort student to planning room.
Letter home to parent.
Copy of restitution plan home to parent.
Principal, Assistant Principal involved.
Suspension.
What will my behaviour look like in the planning room?
I will complete my restitution sheet.
I will talk and listen with respect.
2 refusal to attend planning room
MEREWETHER PUBLIC SCHOOL Quality, Respect
and Responsibility
PBL Team
2016
Team role Team member Responsibility
Team Leader John Prigg
Stage 3 AP Attend PBL Network Meetings Chair PBL Team
PBL School Support AP T&L Support MPS PBL Team
Secretary
Stage 1/2 CT Meeting Minutes Circulate Minutes
Communications
parent Staff Communication School Logo and Signage Newsletter Communication
Data AP Stage 2
AP Stage K-1 Collate data to drive best practice
Time-keeper LaST Ensure meetings run to time
Resource Manager CT Resources (communication e.g. tokens)
Highly valued team members
Greg Culhane John Prigg
Principal
AP stage 3
SAO
Parent
P&C
Support PBL Team
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Behaviour and Learning – Information for Parents and Carers
Merewether PS has invited you to this interview to inform you of our current policy on learning and behaviour.
Our role is to provide the opportunity for your child to take part in a learning program that is designed for them to continue to improve. This is supported by our student welfare policy and Positive Behaviour for Learning PBL system. Programs are prepared with the learning needs of students at the centre and they are delivered in classrooms that are stimulating and well resourced.
The classroom is the place where learning happens.
It has been noted that has left the classroom, against the directions of his/her teacher, and that this has:
Limited his/her access to the learning program.
Placed himself/herself in unsupervised situations.
Withdrawn support staff, who have been engaged to assist in the class learning, from those classrooms.
Interfered with the learning of others.
Resulted in negative behaviours that have impacted on other students and staff. Your child’s Literacy and Numeracy tracking shows that their learning is currently assessed as follows:
(PLAN tracking of student report shared)
In order to communicate the serious nature of this behaviour and the impact it is having on and others, clear consequences are required.
There is a need for to rethink this behaviour and therefore we are informing you directly of our current policy on leaving the classroom without permission. (Absconding)
Absconding from the classroom or remaining outside the classroom without permission will attract a one day suspension from school. This suspension will take affect on the day of absconding and will include the next school day. This consequence is intended so that understands:
Classroom learning is their job at school. Absconding from classroom programs places them and others at risk.
Absconding from classroom programs reduces the teaching and learning quality of others.
Principal Greg Culhane
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Return this portion to school.
Dear [referring teacher]
I have received the letter concerning ’s suspension on [date].
I have discussed the matter with .
Comments (if applicable):
Signature:
(Parent / Guardian) Date