Schoolwide Positive Behaviour  

A big warm welcome back to all students, families and carers.

As we embark on a new school year filled with opportunities and exciting new experiences, we would love to reintroduce our school values, and an exciting new addition to the rewards process of the framework we use when caring for our young people at Koonung, the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework.

New addition to awards:

The SWPBS team is excited to announce a new set of recognition awards for students who consistently display the Koonung school values. Students have already been receiving merits during assemblies and special events for consistent excellent behaviour, and when they achieve certain merit levels, they will now be eligible* for special Koonung badges which can be displayed with pride on their blazers:

Bronze Tier: Awarded to a student who has achieved at least 3 merits.

Silver Tier: Awarded to a student who has achieved at least 6 merits.

Gold Tier: Awarded to a student who has achieved at least 9 merits.

Principal’s Commendation: Awarded to a student in Middle Years, Senior Years, and school-wide, who most exemplifies school values as recognised by Koonung Staff.

Merit and badge eligibility are subject to the discretion of Middle and Senior School Staff*

School Values:

At Koonung, we believe in nurturing not just academic growth but also fostering character development and positive social interactions. That's where SWPBS comes in – it's not just a set of rules, but a framework that aligns with our core values of creativity, collaboration, excellence, endeavor, respect, and resilience.

🎨 Creativity: Embrace your unique talents and ideas! We encourage students to think outside the box, explore new possibilities, and express themself creatively in all aspects of their learning journey.

🤝 Collaboration: Together, we achieve more. Through SWPBS, we cultivate a culture of teamwork and cooperation, where every voice is valued, and collaboration leads to greater success for all.

🏆 Excellence: Strive for greatness in everything you do! We empower students to set high standards for themselves, push their limits, and constantly strive for excellence in academics, extracurriculars, and personal growth.

💪 Endeavor: Try your best! With SWPBS, we instill a mindset that encourages students to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, showing resilience and determination in pursuit of their goals.

🙌 Respect: Treat others with kindness and empathy! SWPBS reinforces the importance of respecting yourself and others, creating a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and included.

🌱 Resilience: Bounce back stronger than ever! Through SWPBS, we aim to develop the resilience to overcome obstacles, learn from failures, and emerge as a stronger, more resilient individual.

Together, let's embark on this new school year with enthusiasm, positivity, and a commitment to embodying our school values.

Should you have any questions or queries about the merit system or the SWPBS system, please contact Mr Luke Marinelli at luke.marinelli@education.vic.gov.au

Luke Marinelli

Learning Specialist: Positive Climate for Learning