Wellbeing and Inclusion Update

Respectful, safe, engaged: shared expectations to support student behaviour - Department of Education

The Respectful, safe, engaged: shared expectations to support student behaviour statement was released on 10th November 2025 by the Department of Education to support positive student behaviour in Victorian government schools. 

When schools, families and students work together, we achieve the best outcomes. These partnerships are essential to creating school environments that support all students to belong, learn and thrive. 

At Westbreen Primary School all students are expected to be respectful, safe, and engaged. These behaviours help make our school a place where everyone can achieve their best.  Over the weekend, all families received information regarding the behaviour expectations for the remaining three weeks of the year.  Thank you to those parents who have shared this letter with their child/children and for your support of these expectations.

How parents and carers can help

As a parent and carer, you play a vital role in helping your child to understand and meet shared behaviour expectations.

By modelling and encouraging positive behaviour, you help your child build the skills and habits they need to be successful at school. 

You can see the Respectful, safe, engaged: shared expectations to support student behaviour statement on the department’s website. This outlines the shared expectations and how you can help. 

We will also be updating our Statement of Values and School Philosophy (which was reviewed in May 2025) in the new year to reflect these new behavioural expectations.

Further information, resources and support are available at Supporting positive behaviour in Victorian government schools.