Mount Lewis Infants School2012

PBLPositive Behaviour for Learning

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.

What is PBL?

To provide all students with strategies to be safe at schoolExplicitly teach safe conductModel and explore safe behavioursEncourage and reward safe behaviours To provide all students with strategies to be respectfulExplicitly teach respectful behavioursModel and explore respectful behavioursEncourage and reward respectful behaviours To provide all students with strategies to be successful

learnersExplicitly teach social skillsModel and explore valuesFoster positive learning attitudes

PBL Statement of Purpose

explicit lesson plans incorporating our school rules, We are safe

We are respectfulWe 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 teach PBL at Mount Lewis Infants School through...

School Rules

We are SafeWe are

RespectfulWe are Learners

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.

Our School Rules:

Inside OutsideClassrooms &

LibraryOffice Assembly Toilets Playground Excursions

We are Safe*Line up before entering*Move sensibly around the room

*Enter the office in a quiet and safe way*Ring the bell and wait for office staff to assist you

*Enter and exit safely*Sit in an orderly manner

*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

*Follow all instructions promptly*Stay with the group

We are Respectful

*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

*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

*Take turns *Include others in your games*Work together to solve problems *Share the equipment

*Care for public property*Show consideration for members of the community

We are Learners

*Have a go, actively participate*Take pride in all your work*Ask for help*Bring your library bag

*Use your manners*Only enter the office when necessary

*Be an active listener*Share and celebrate with others

*Don’t waste water*Go to the toilet during lunch and recess

*Encourage others*Know the rules of the game.

*Be an active listener*Participate fully in the activities and allow others to learn

Mount Lewis Infants School Positive Behaviour Matrix

   

All students will begin each term on ‘Level One’. Teachers will acknowledge students positive behaviours at the end of each week with a ‘PBL stamp’ on class chart.

In a ten week term, students will need to acquire 9 stamps to be part of end of term reward day celebration.In an eleven week term, students will need to acquire 10 stamps to be part of end of term reward day celebration.

When a student is moved down to level two, they are to remain on that level for one week before they are eligible to redeem their position at level one (refer to page 2).

When a student is placed on level three, they are to remain on that level for two weeks before they are eligible to redeem their position at level two. Once a student returns to level two, they will remain on this level for an additional week before returning to level one.

If students are unable to reach the stamp quota for the term, they are not eligible to participate in the end of term celebration. At the onset of each term, all students begin at level one.

All decisions regarding the movement between levels are subject to change at the discretion of the PBL team and the Principal.

PBL Policy

We are Safe We are Respectful We are Learners

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

PBL Class Chart

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.

What behaviours warrant a change in levels?

We are Safe We are Respectful We are Learners

Students 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Class: _____ PBL Class Chart Term ___ 2012

We are Safe We are Respectful We are Learners

PBL Class Warning Process

Step 1Verbal warning

Teacher asks student to change the identified problem behaviour.

Step 2Name 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 outTime 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 4Referral

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.

PBL LessonsLesson 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

Lining up and walking around school

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:

SafeRespectfulLearner

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 Certificate10 awards = ‘Gold Louie’ - Principals Certificate and Louie

badge

‘Louie Award’ System

Class AwardsMount 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 ___________

Silver and Gold Awards

Students have the responsibility to:Safe- behave safely in order to protect myself

and othersRespectful- treat others with kindness and respect- speak and listen politely- treat the property of myself and others

with respect at all timesLearner- 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 environmentRespectful- be treated with kindness and respect- be heard- have my property respectedLearner- learn in a supportive environment that

fosters respect, courtesy and honesty

Staff have the responsibility to:Safe- promote a safe and supportive

environment for othersRespectful- treat others with respect and

consideration- respect the property of others- promote and foster positive relationships

with students, staff and parents/caregiversLearner- participate in professional learning and to

implement acquired knowledge and skills- support other staff and to work

collaboratively as a team

Staff have the right to:Safe- work in a safe and supportive environmentRespectful- 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

supportParents/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 considerationLearner- 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

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 hoursRespectful- be treated with respect and consideration

by all students and adultsLearner- 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

Responsibilities and Rights

of our Mount Lewis Infants

School Community