Brooke Avenue Public School

Safe Respectful Learner

Telephone02 4333 1022

Emailbrookeave-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Positive Behaviour for Learning

What is Positive Behaviour for Learning?

Positive Behaviour for Learning, or PBL, is a consistent, school-wide systematic approach to student behaviour across the Brooke Avenue Public School community.

BAPS students are exposed to safe and consistent learning environments where they are supported and rewarded for positive behaviours. 

As a school community, we will establish clear guidelines, help students regulate their own behaviour, assist with social skills and promote positive behaviours to maximise learning engagement.

At BAPS, we have 3 core expectations that form the foundation for PBL practices;

SAFE

RESPECTFUL

LEARNER

The core expectations are embedded into daily school life in order to achieve the following;

·       Emphasis on appropriate student behaviour

·       Promotion of positive self esteem

·       Encourage the development of social skills

·       Establishment of consistent language throughout the school

·       Maintaining consistent classroom and playground management

·       Celebration of student achievement

 

Our PBL mascot, Chippy, reminds students of our core expectations throughout the school.

 

Meet Chippy, the BAPS mascot!

What does a safe, respectful learner look like at BAPS?

 SAFE learners                                                                

·        Keep their hands and feet to themselves

·        Move safely throughout all settings

·        Wear hats in the playground 

·        Eat in food zones

 

 RESPECTFUL learners

 

·        Speak kindly to others and follow the directions of school staff

·        Line up in SHARP lines 

·        Use the right voice for each setting

·        Take turns

·        Respect privacy and personal space

 

Students who are LEARNERS

 

·        Get organised quickly

·        Return equipment to the correct place

·        Follow instructions

·        Include others

 

For more information about PBL expectations, click on the PBL Matrix (PDF)

 

At BAPS, the reflection room is a safe, quiet space used for reflection. Students who spend time in the ​Reflection Room have the opportunity to consolidate our PBL expectations in a safe, supportive environment. During this time, students reflect on the choices they have made and work towards making better choices in all settings. 

PBL signs at BAPS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teachers and students use the voice level guide to select the appropriate voice for different settings.

 

 

 

 

Food Zone signs are placed in settings where students are able to eat. This helps to keep Brooke Avenue neat and tidy.

PBL Rewards at BAPS

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Safe, Respectful Learners at BAPS are rewarded by earning raffle tickets in all settings. Raffle tickets are placed into a barrel for a weekly draw every Monday, where students can win canteen vouchers and a barrel draw twice a term to win special prizes.

 

PBL Reward Days allow every student to enjoy a reward for their participation in PBL.

 

Term 3 PBL Rewards day activities:

~Flat Chippy

~Chippy Tic Tac Toe

~Chippy Adventure