Oakenden State School uses Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) as the multi-tiered system of support for discipline in the school. This is a whole school approach, used in all classrooms and programs offered through the school, including sporting activities and excursions.
PBL is an evidence-based framework used to:
- analyse and improve student behaviour and learning outcomes
- ensure that only evidence-based practices are used correctly by teachers to support students
- continually support staff members to maintain consistent school and classroom improvement practices.
At Oakenden State School we believe discipline is about more than punishment. It is a word that reflects our belief that student behaviour is a part of the overall teaching and learning approach in our school. Our staff take responsibility for making their expectations clear, for providing supportive instruction about how to meet these expectations and strive to use behavioural incidents as opportunities to re-teach.
The development of the Oakenden State School Student Code of Conduct is an opportunity to explain the PBL framework with parents and students, and gain their support to implement a consistent approach to teaching behaviour. The language and expectations of PBL can be used in any environment, including the home setting for students. Doing everything we can do to set students up for success is a shared goal of every parent and school staff member.
Any students or parents who have questions or would like to discuss the Student Code of Conduct or PBL are encouraged to speak with the class teacher or make an appointment to meet with the principal.
PBL Expectations
Our staff are committed to delivering a high quality of education for every student, and believe all adults in the school, whether visiting or working, should meet the same three Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) expectations in place for students, Being Smart, Being Fair and Bein Safe.
Students
Below are some examples of what these PBL expectations look like for students across the school. In addition, each classroom and area withing the school will have their own set of examples to help students and visitors understand the expectations and meet the standards we hold for everyone at Oakenden State School.
Be Smart
- Be organised for learning
- Follow adult instructions
- Look after your belongings
- Be an active learner
- Be a independent problem solver
- Be on time and prepared for class
Be Fair
- Stop, look and listen when an adult speaks
- Use your manners
- Care for your environment
- Value the opinions of others
- Follow the steps of conflict resolution
- Be a team player
- Respect other's right to learn
Be Safe
- Walk on cement
- Use equipment appropriately
- Keep hands and feet to yourself
- Be aware and check your surroundings
- See a staff member before leaving the school grounds
Parents and staff
The table below explains the PBL expectations for parents when visiting our school and the standards we commit to as staff.
Be Smart
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Parents |
Staff |
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What we expect to see from you |
What we expect to see from you |
| Make an appointment to speak with the class teacher or principal to discuss any matters relating to your child. | Respond as soon as practicable to your request for an appointment and negotiate a mutually agreeable date and time with you. |
| Ensure your children attend school every day and notify the school promptly of any absences or changes in contact details. | Create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for every student. |
| Leave and collect your child from the designated area at school. | Give clear guidance about a designated area for parents to leave and collect students. |
| Notify the school of any changes to pick up/drop off arangements including changes in times and or persons collecting/dropping off students. | We will give clear guidance around pick up and drop off times and processes, as well as promptly communicate any changes that may occur to this. |
| Support your child to meet the learning and behavioural expectations at school. | We are clear about our learning and behavioural expectations, and contact you to provide regular feedback about your child's progress. |
| Stay informed about school news and activities by reading the school newsletter and other materials sent home by school staff. | Use the electronic school newsletter as the primary means of notifying parents about school news, excursions or events. |
| Approach the class teacher or principal if you are concerned about the behaviour of a staff member, another student or parent. | Work with every family to quickly address any complaints or concerns about the behaviour of staff, students or other parents. |
Be Fair
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Parents |
Staff |
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What we expect to see from you |
What we expect to see from you |
| Respect the obligation of staff to maintain student and family privacy. | Maintain confidentiality about information relating to your child and family. |
| You are respectful in your conversations at home about school staff. | Ensure positive behaviours are role modelled for all students. |
| Recognise people are different and will be non-judgemental, fair and equitable to others in the school community. | Welcome and celebrate a diverse school community with recognition of significant social, cultural and historical events. |
| Share relevant information about your child's learning, social and behavioural needs with school staff. | Share relevant information with you about your child's learning, social and behavioural progress at school. |
| Take a positive, solution-focused approach to resolving complaints. | Nominate a contact person for you to work with to resolve a school related complaint. |
| Respect school, student and staff privacy in your online communications. | Act quickly to address social media issues that affect staff, students or families. |
| Seek out opportunities to provide positive feedback to the classroom teacher about their work with the class, a student or colleagues. | Work closely with families to accommodate their personal needs, including work commitments, finances and family structure. |
| Help your child to see the strengths and benefits in diversity and difference in their classmates. | Promote every child's individuality and build a cohesive, inclusive classroom and school culture. |
| Notice when others need help, parents, staff and students, and ask if there is anything you do to assist. | Check in with you about your child's needs or any support your family may require. |
Be Safe
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Parents |
Staff |
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What we expect to see from you |
What we expect to see from you |
| Follow the school WPHS procedures systems. | Ensure clear communication around WPHS procedures and safe behaviours are role modelled for all students. |
| Respect the personal space of staff members and all students, by keeping your hands a feet to yourself. | Maintain a safe environment by modelling hands and feet to ourselves. |
| Sign in and sign out in the office on entry and departure of school grounds. | Ensure clear singage and communication around visitor register procedures as well as ensure the visitor register is accessible to all school visitors. |
| Report any facility safety concerns to staff immediately. | Maintain a safe school grounds and facilities and promptly communicate any issues that arise around this. During P & C meetings, time will be made avaliable to discuss WPHS concerns from parents and members. |
| Supervise your childs safety in pick up/drop off zone before entering and after exiting school grounds. | Supervise students safety during school hours and ensure students are collected safely from school by the nominated person. |