Positive Climate for Learning

MERIT SYSTEM

Epping Secondary College’s student recognition (merit) system is now in full swing, with merits being awarded to students across year levels, subjects, and a range of school settings.

If you receive a notification that your student has received a merit acknowledgment, please take the time to discuss and celebrate their achievement.

MOBILE PHONES

As per Department policy, Epping Secondary College is a no-phone zone for all students during school hours – 8.50am to 3.00pm daily. During these times students are not permitted to use their mobile phones, and it is recommended that students keep their phones in their lockers during this time.

CLASS EXITS

Thank you for your continued support of our school Code of Behaviour, and supporting your child and our staff if your child is exited from the classroom, resulting in the issue of an after-school detention. Students are given three clear opportunities to amend disruptive behaviour prior to a classroom exit, if this is the cause of an exit. Please continue positive conversations at home in supporting teaching and learning as we all work towards the best futures for our students.

SCHOOL SYSTEMS & CLASSROOM SUPPORTS

In all classrooms across the school are our support posters, designed to assist students to live our school values. We thank all parents and carers in their support of encouraging students to live and uphold our values every day, across the school, community and in everyday life.

• Diversity & Inclusion Poster – utilised to ensure a clear understanding of acceptance and respect.

• SWPBS Matrix – utilised to ensure our school values of Respect, Resilience and Care are upheld.

• Behaviour Flowchart – utilised to compliment the school’s Values and Code and Behaviour.

Annette Spence

Assistant Principal 

Positive Climate for Learning