Positive Behaviour for Learning at Mount Lewis Infants School
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a proactive system implemented at Mount Lewis Infants School to teach and encourage positive behaviors among students. The initiative focuses on safety, respect, and fostering a positive learning environment through explicit teaching, modeling, and reinforcement of desired behaviors. The school's behavior matrix and rules are reinforced through explicit lesson plans and regular discussions with students to promote a community of respect and cooperation.
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PBL PBL Positive Behaviour for Learning Positive Behaviour for Learning Mount Lewis Infants School 2012
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
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: Move quietly and sensibly Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself Be in the right place at the right time doing the right thing Wear full school uniform with pride Care for others and their belongings Keep the school clean Always follow teacher directions Have all your equipment Do your best at all times Allow other students to learn. Inside Office Assembly Outside Playground Our School Rules: Classrooms & Library *Line up before entering *Move sensibly around the room Toilets Excursions *Enter the office in a quiet and safe way *Ring the bell and wait for office staff to assist you *Use toilets for the right reasons *Always wash your hands *Do not play in the toilets or wash sheds *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 *Follow all instructions promptly *Stay with the group *Enter and exit safely *Sit in an orderly manner We are Safe *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, actively participate *Take pride in all your work *Ask for help *Bring your library bag *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 *Respect the privacy of others *Notify teachers of any misuse *Care for public property *Show consideration for members of the community We are Respectful *Don t waste water *Go to the toilet during lunch and recess *Use your manners *Only enter the office when necessary *Be an active listener *Share and celebrate with others *Encourage others *Know the rules of the game. *Be an active listener *Participate fully in the activities and allow others to learn We are Learners
PBL Class Chart We are Safe We are Respectful We are Learners Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
So what behaviours warrant a student to drop to Level 2? Disruption to lessons Physical, verbal or cyber bullying Not following the 3 school rules - safe, respectful, learner (refer to expectations matrix for desired positive behaviours) Inappropriate language use (swearing) Rough play Being untruthful So what behaviours warrant a student to drop to Level 3? Violence and aggressive behaviour (Warrants suspension according to DEC policy) Absconding Continual physical, verbal or cyber bullying (Warrants suspension according to DEC policy) Vandalism Stealing Repeated classroom misbehaviour (Warrants suspension according to DEC policy) Bringing dangerous goods or weapons to school (Warrants suspension according to DEC policy) 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.
PBL Class Chart Class: _____ Term ___ 2012 We are Safe We are Respectful We are Learners Students 1 2 3 4 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 Listening skills Classroom and Library behaviour Playground resilience Hygiene (toilets) Turn taking and sharing skills Assemblies Acceptance of others Playground behaviour and boundaries Office interactions Safety arriving and leaving school grounds Lining up and walking around school
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! Well done! Teacher_______________ Date ___________
Students have the responsibility to: Safe - behave safely in order to protect myself and others Respectful - 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 Students have the right to: Safe - learn and play in a safe, secure, clean and friendly environment Respectful - be treated with kindness and respect - be heard - have my property respected Learner - learn in a supportive environment that fosters respect, courtesy and honesty Responsibilities and Rights of our Mount Lewis Infants School Community Staff have the responsibility to: Safe - promote a safe and supportive environment for others Respectful - treat others with respect and consideration - respect the property of others - promote and foster positive relationships with students, staff and parents/caregivers Learner - participate in professional learning and to implement acquired knowledge and skills - support other staff and to work collaboratively as a team Parents/Caregivers have the responsibility to: Safe - 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 - treat those in the school community with respect and consideration Learner - read school communication, respond appropriately and support school activities - respect the professional judgement of the teaching staff and make appointments at appropriate times - support the school in the learning process of my child Staff have the right to: Safe - work in a safe and supportive environment Respectful - 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 - have the opportunity for professional learning - collegial support of staff in the school - adequate resources and management support Parents/Caregivers have the right to: Safe - 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 students and adults Learner - be kept informed about general school events and issues - be kept informed about my child s progress - have my child learn to their full potential
