Mount Lewis Infants School
2012
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PBL stands for ‘Positive Behaviour for Learning’.
It is a whole school initiative that involves the
explicit instruction of desired positive behaviours
and encourages students to apply their skills and
knowledge in their everyday interactions with
others. It is a proactive system with a focus on
prevention.
By clearly and explicitly teaching students the
desired positive behaviours, they are aware of
the expected and appropriate behaviours within
the school environment and the wider community.
To provide all students with strategies to be safe at school
Explicitly teach safe conduct
Model and explore safe behaviours
Encourage and reward safe behaviours
To provide all students with strategies to be respectful
Explicitly teach respectful behaviours
Model and explore respectful behaviours
Encourage and reward respectful behaviours
To provide all students with strategies to be successful learners
Explicitly teach social skills
Model and explore values
Foster positive learning attitudes
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explicit lesson plans incorporating our school rules,
We are safe
We are respectful
We are learners
the use of our school matrix that promotes common language amongst the staff,
students and community. The desired positive behaviours are discussed with the
students on a regular basis
colourful signage around the school grounds reminding students of the appropriate
behaviours expected of them.
This policy was developed in consultation with students, staff and the community
of Mount Lewis Infants School in 2011. Focus values and school rules were
developed after extensive consultation with all arms of the community.
If children don’t learn the way we teach them, teach them the way they learn!
We are Safe
We are Respectful
We are Learners
Mount Lewis Infants School
Positive Behaviour Matrix
Around Our School:
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Our School
Rules:
We are Safe
Classrooms &
Library
*Line up before
entering
*Move sensibly
around the room
*Practise the 5L’s
of listening
(Look, listen,
legs, laps, lips)
*Use your inside
voice
*Use good
manners
*Hats off inside
*Clean up after
yourself
*Look after all
equipment
*Look after the
library books
*Have a go,
We are Learners actively
participate
*Take pride in all
We are
Respectful
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Move quietly and sensibly
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Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
Be in the right place at the right time doing the right thing
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Wear full school uniform with pride
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Care for others and their belongings
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Keep the school clean
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Always follow teacher directions
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Have all your equipment
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Do your best at all times
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Allow other students to learn.
Inside
Office
Assembly
*Enter the office in a *Enter and exit safely
quiet and safe way
*Sit in an orderly
*Ring the bell and
manner
wait for office staff to
assist you
*Wait patiently and
quietly
*Use an inside voice
*Practise the 5L’s of
listening (Look,
listen, legs, laps,
lips)
*Use your inside
voice
*Use good manners
*Hats off inside
*Sing national
anthem with pride
Toilets
*Use toilets for the
right reasons
*Always wash your
hands
*Do not play in the
toilets or wash
sheds
*Respect the
privacy of others
*Notify teachers of
any misuse
*Use your manners
*Be an active listener *Don’t waste water
*Only enter the office *Share and celebrate *Go to the toilet
when necessary
with others
during lunch and
recess
Outside
Playground
*Wear a hat or play in
the shade
*Play fairly
*Stay in playground
areas (See the red
lines)
*Do not run on hard
surfaces
*Take turns
*Include others in
your games
*Work together to
solve problems
*Share the equipment
Excursions
*Follow all
instructions promptly
*Stay with the group
*Care for public
property
*Show consideration
for members of the
community
*Encourage others
*Be an active listener
*Know the rules of the *Participate fully in
game.
the activities and
allow others to learn
PBL Class Chart
We are Safe
We are Respectful
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
We are Learners
So what behaviours warrant a student to drop to Level 2?
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Disruption to lessons
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Physical, verbal or cyber bullying
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Not following the 3 school rules - safe, respectful, learner (refer to expectations matrix for desired positive
behaviours)
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Inappropriate language use (swearing)
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Rough play
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Being untruthful
So what behaviours warrant a student to drop to Level 3?
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Violence and aggressive behaviour (Warrants suspension according to DEC policy)
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Absconding
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Continual physical, verbal or cyber bullying (Warrants suspension according to DEC policy)
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Vandalism
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Stealing
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Repeated classroom misbehaviour (Warrants suspension according to DEC policy)
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Bringing dangerous goods or weapons to school (Warrants suspension according to DEC policy)
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Repeated refusal to follow school discipline policy (Warrants suspension according to DEC policy)
NOTE: When an incident is reported, the teacher gathers evidence from all parties involved in the incident. This may
also include witnesses. The teacher/Principal makes an informed, professional decision as to the action taken, based
on the evidence gathered and the extent of the injury/situation/damage.
All decisions regarding the movement between levels and/or suspension are subject
to change at the discretion of the PBL team and the school Principal.
Class: _____
PBL Class Chart
We are Safe
Students
Term ___ 2012
We are Respectful
1
2
3
4
We are Learners
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
PBL Class Warning Process
We are Safe
We are Respectful
We are Learners
Step 1
Verbal warning
Teacher asks student to change the identified problem behaviour.
Step 2
Name on board
If the student does not make a positive change to their behaviour and continues to disrupt lessons in
progress,
their name is then written on the board.
Step 3
Time out
Time out is to be done in the classroom.
Time out may include exclusion from a particular activity or being sent to a designated area in the
classroom.
Step 4
Referral
Students will be referred to a member of the executive team and their behaviours will be discussed. The
classroom teacher and executive will decide if the student’s behaviour warrants moving down a tier.
Lesson Focus Areas
What it means to be a safe,
respectful learner
Relationship skills
Reflective practice as an active
learner
Classroom and Library behaviour
Listening skills
Playground resilience
Hygiene (toilets)
Turn taking and sharing skills
Assemblies
Acceptance of others
Playground behaviour and
boundaries
Lining up and walking around
school
Office interactions
Safety – arriving and leaving school
grounds
At weekly assemblies, teachers will be allocated three awards. Each
award will represent the different focus areas of PBL:
Safe
Respectful
Learner
Students who receive these awards are seen to have demonstrated
exemplar positive behaviours. Teachers can make reference to the
common language on the expectations matrix when considering the
behaviour of the student that is being rewarded. Students are
responsible for the awards in their possession. Missing awards will
not be replaced. Those students who are eligible to receive weekly
awards, must be on Level 1 of the PBL behaviour system.
5 awards = ‘Silver Louie’ - Principals Certificate
10 awards = ‘Gold Louie’ - Principals Certificate and Louie badge
Mount Lewis Infants School
Louie would like to award
_________________________________
of class_________
for demonstrating behaviours of an active learner at
school this week.
Well done!
Teacher_______________
Date ___________
Responsibilities
and Rights
of our Mount Lewis
Infants School
Community
Students have the responsibility to:
Safe
Students have the right to:
Safe
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behave safely in order to protect myself and
others
learn and play in a safe, secure, clean and
friendly environment
Respectful
Respectful
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treat others with kindness and respect
speak and listen politely
treat the property of myself and others with
respect at all times
Learner
do my best at all times and allow others to learn
Staff have the responsibility to:
Safe
promote a safe and supportive environment for
others
Respectful
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treat others with respect and consideration
respect the property of others
promote and foster positive relationships with
students, staff and parents/caregivers
Learner
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be treated with kindness and respect
be heard
have my property respected
Learner
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learn in a supportive environment that fosters
respect, courtesy and honesty
Staff have the right to:
Safe
work in a safe and supportive environment
Respectful
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be treated with respect and consideration by all
in the school community
have my property respected
have a positive relationship with the students,
parents/caregivers and staff at our school
Learner
participate in professional learning and to
implement acquired knowledge and skills
support other staff and to work collaboratively as a team
have the opportunity for professional learning
collegial support of staff in the school
adequate resources and management support
Parents/Caregivers have the responsibility to:
Safe
Parents/Caregivers have the right to:
Safe
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support the school in providing a safe
environment
ensure my child arrives at school between
8.30am and 9.00am and departs promptly
following the 2.45pm bell.
Respectful
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know that my child is in a safe supportive
environment
be assured of the safety of my child during
school hours
Respectful
be treated with respect and consideration by all
treat those in the school community with respect
students and adults
and consideration
Learner
Learner
be kept informed about general school events
read school communication, respond
and issues
appropriately and support school activities
be kept informed about my child’s progress
respect the professional judgement of the
have my child learn to their full potential
teaching staff and make appointments at
appropriate times
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