School Wide Positive Behaviour Support

Victoria University Secondary College has been committed to implementing School-wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) for many years and remains dedicated to empowering our students through this well-established initiative. 

SWPBS is a systems approach for establishing the social culture and individualised supports needed for all students to achieve both social and academic success. 

It’s a redesign of the school's environment.

SWPBS is: 

• Positive and Proactive
• Preventative
• Dependent on adult consistency
• Evidence based; data informed
• Responsive to the needs of ALL students
• Encompassing of all other school programs

The implementation of SWPBS has helped teachers better support and challenge students, leading to improved academic results.

Key achievements in 2024 include:

Higher NAPLAN Scores – 67% of Year 9 students performed well in Reading (0.9% increase) and 65% in Numeracy (1.8% increase).

Improved Attendance – Our student attendance rate was 89%, above the 86% average for similar schools.

AToSS results show stronger student engagement and community connection, with our student’s sense of connectedness rising from 66% in 2023 to 72% in 2024.

SWPBS 2025 Goals:

Fostering a Positive School Climate – Encouraging a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students feel safe, valued, and respected. 

Teaching and Reinforcing Expected Behaviours – Clearly defining, teaching, and reinforcing positive behaviours across all school settings. 

Reducing Problematic Behaviours – Implementing proactive strategies to minimize disruptive behaviours and improve student self-management. 

Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning – Creating a structured environment that maximizes instructional time and academic success.

Encouraging Consistency Among Staff – Ensuring all educators use a common approach to behaviour expectations, rewards, and consequences. 

Using Data-Driven Decision-Making – Collecting and analysing behavioural data to inform strategies and interventions. 

Promoting Social-Emotional Well-being – Supporting students in developing self-regulation, resilience, and positive peer interactions. 

Strengthening Family and Community Involvement – Engaging families and community members in reinforcing positive behaviours beyond the school setting.

By creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, SWPBS is helping our students succeed academically and stay engaged in their learning.

On Parent Teacher Interviews day on Week 9 on 25th March, the SWPBS Team invites you to share your feedback on our initiatives and ask any questions you may have.

You can find our SWPBS Family Handbook on our website and attached below:

We look forward to seeing you there!

Best regards,

Nana Yaw Otuo-Acheampong

SWPBS Leader