Supporting Positive Behaviour
Supporting Positive Behaviour at School: A Shared Partnership Between Home & School
At Brighton Primary School, we believe that helping children learn how to be respectful, safe, and engaged is a shared responsibility. The Department of Education’s new resource, Respectful, safe, engaged: shared expectations to support student behaviour, affirms what we know works best: when schools, families, and students partner together, children experience greater success in their learning and wellbeing.
Creating a School Where Every Child Can Thrive
Positive behaviour doesn’t happen by chance. It grows when students understand expectations, when adults model respectful interactions, and when the school environment is consistent, safe, and supportive.
The Department’s guidance outlines what this looks like in practice:
- Students are supported to follow instructions, care for property, use respectful language, keep themselves and others safe, attend school regularly, and engage positively in learning.
- Parents and carers play a critical role by modelling respectful communication, talking with children about their day, supporting school rules, and working with staff when challenges arise.
Schools explicitly teach behaviour expectations, respond early to concerns, create safe and inclusive environments, and build strong relationships where every child feels known, valued, and supported.
How Families Can Support at Home
Parents and carers can make a significant difference by:
- reinforcing the school’s rules and routines at home
- modelling calm, respectful interactions—both in person and online
- encouraging children to speak up if something doesn’t feel right
- supporting daily school attendance and helping children be ready to learn
- communicating openly with teachers to solve problems early
These everyday habits help children build confidence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours.
How Our School Supports Students
Our staff work hard to create a positive learning environment with clear expectations, predictable routines, and a strong focus on wellbeing. This includes:
- teaching respectful behaviour explicitly and consistently
- providing additional supports to students who need them
- maintaining strong processes to prevent and respond to bullying
- engaging closely with families to ensure learning and wellbeing needs are met
We know that student behaviour is shaped by connection, communication, and support. When home and school work together, children feel safer, more confident, and more engaged.
If You Need Support
If you ever have concerns about your child’s wellbeing, behaviour, or safety, please reach out to your child’s teacher or a trusted staff member so we can work together quickly and constructively. There are also excellent resources available through the Department of Education, the Raising Children Network, the eSafety Commissioner, and Bully Stoppers.