Broadwater Public School
Student Welfare, Positive Discipline and Effective Learning
Statement of Purpose
To create a school committed to excellence in education in a safe, caring and friendly environment.
Rationale
Schools need to be places where every student can learn and grow with confidence. Students
develop best in schools where teaching and learning occur in a context of student welfare. Schools
should be safe and happy places for students and their teachers. Student welfare is enhanced when
all members of the school community participate in the learning programs and life of the school.
Aims
The school’s Student and Welfare and Discipline policy aims to encourage and reward appropriate
behaviour at school and promote self-discipline within the students. This self-discipline will enable
students to understand the school’s and community’s expectations of standards of behaviour and
to act accordingly. The policy acknowledges that student welfare encompasses everything that the
school community does to meet the personal and social needs of students and enhance their wellbeing.
The school discipline policy may apply outside of school hours and off school premises where there
is a clear and close connection between the school and the conduct of students.
Student Welfare and Discipline Policy Outcomes
Through our school’s welfare and discipline program students will develop:
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A sense of enjoyment and satisfaction from learning.
A caring attitude towards others.
A sense of responsibility for their actions and decisions.
A feeling of safety and belonging in our school.
Core School Rules
1. Maintain a neat appearance, including following the requirements of the school’s uniform
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policy. Students must wear a hat or play in the shade.
Behave safely and responsibly when travelling to and from school, including excursions.
Show respect at all times for all school and support staff, including following class rules,
speaking courteously and cooperating with instructions and learning activities.
Care for property belonging to themselves, the school and others.
Behaviour that infringes on the safety of others, such as harassment, discrimination, bullying
(including cyber-bullying) and illegal or anti-social behaviour of any kind, will not be
tolerated. (refer Anti-Bullying Plan)
We show respect for other students and behave in a manner that allows others to learn. We
treat others the way we like to be treated.
7. No electronic devices (mobile phones, I-Pods, etc) are allowed in school unless special
permission is granted by the principal.
Core Class Rules
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Be polite and respect one another.
Take responsibility for your own learning and always do your best.
Be prepared and on time for class.
Follow directions, behave sensibly and safely.
Strategies to promote positive student behaviour and effective learning
To enhance school climate and positive student behaviour, and encourage self-discipline by
students, our school will:
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Involve the children in the setting of the class rules which are fair and equitable;
Ensure all children understand the reason for both class and school rules;
Identify and reward appropriate behaviour as it occurs, in school assemblies and
newsletters;
Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate success in a wide range of activities;
Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding student progress;
Plan and present lessons that are interesting and appropriate to the interests and needs of
the children;
Promote a climate of mutual respect among staff and students;
Involve the Student Representative Council in the running of the school to give ownership
and responsibility;
Recognise student achievement by awarding Student of the Week Awards (2) and Merit
Awards (3) at assemblies each fortnight:
Recognise positive student behaviour by awarding Positive Behaviour Awards which can be
exchanged for a Canteen Voucher (x3)
Facilitate parent and community involvement in a range of school activities.
Strategies and practices to manage inappropriate student behaviour
It is important that we at all times monitor student behaviour to ensure that children understand
what appropriate behaviour is and children’s rights are being protected.
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If students are disruptive and affecting the teaching and learning of other students then
their behaviour will be dealt with by the teacher. If the behaviour persists then their actions
will be recorded in the Student Behaviour Register.
If students are being rude, uncooperative or irresponsible then their behaviour will be dealt
with by the teacher. If the behaviour persists then their actions will be recorded in the
Student Behaviour Register.
Time out from play or class activities or loss of privileges will be considered as consequences
of unacceptable behaviours.
Parent contact will be made where a serious incident occurs or a pattern of inappropriate
behaviour is identified with a student. Three time-outs will result in parent contact.
Students may be excluded from representing the school/attending school events.
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Welfare concerns will be discussed at the conclusion of each staff meeting where staff can
identify individual or general concerns about students, or alternatively the positive
behaviour of students.
Serious matters may result in suspension. The suspension policy will be followed in respect
to violence, drugs and weapons.
Responsibilities of staff, students and parents
Staff:
 Ensure they are familiar with, and follow, the Student Welfare and Discipline Policy.
 Contribute to the provision of a caring, well managed, safe environment for all students,
other staff and parents
 Participate in the teaching and learning process as outlined in promoting student behaviour
and effective learning
 Participate in reviews of the student welfare and discipline policy
Students:
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Follow the school and class rules
Contribute to supporting a caring, safe environment for other students, staff and parents.
Participate actively in the learning and teaching process
Practise peaceful resolution of conflict
Parents:
 Participate in the learning of their children and the life of the school, including reviews of
student welfare and discipline policy.
 Share responsibility for shaping their children’s understanding of acceptable behaviour.
 Work with teachers to establish fair and reasonable expectations of the school.
This draft policy has been written by the staff of Broadwater Public School. It has been developed in
line with the DEC Policy on Student Welfare.
A separate Anti-Bullying Plan supports our Student Welfare, Positive Discipline and Effective
Learning Policy.