Wellbeing News

Better Buddies Day Term 4 - Friday 7 November

On Friday 7 November the students learned about the Better Buddies Values and reviewed our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) values. They worked with different teachers and peers from other year levels to focus on how we can be SAFE, RESPECTFUL, and VALUE DIFFERENCES. 

The students explored the Gospel teaching, “Do to others as you would have them do to you”, which is part of our behaviour expectation matrix. They spent time identifying how they would like to be treated, with kindness, fairness and respect. By considering their responsibility to treat others in those same ways. Through discussion and activities, students deepened their understanding of empathy and the impact their choices have on others. This is something, as Catholics and as humans, we can all be reminded of, that Jesus is our true teacher and guides us in how we are called to live. This learning encouraged students to reflect on how living out this message can strengthen our classroom and school community.

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Congratulations to the following students who were acknowledged for following the PBL Value Safe: I use move responsibly 

Prep - Michael

Year 1 - Isobel

Year 2 - Dante

Year 3 - Sienna

Year 4 - Joshua

Year 5 - Angie

Year 6 - Isaac

Currently the students have been learning about the PBL value of Learn, with a focus on, “I strive to do my best.” We have been discussing what it looks and sounds like when learners put in their best effort, whether that’s staying focused, having a go at challenging tasks or using feedback to improve. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning by trying their hardest, staying positive, and celebrating their progress. By striving to do their best, students build confidence and develop strong learning habits that will support them across all areas of school life.

Responding to and Supporting Unexpected Behaviours

As part of our PBL journey, students are continually supported to demonstrate our school-wide expectations: to be Safe, Respectful, and Learners. When students need extra support, teachers follow our school Behaviour Flowchart (shown below). This process ensures that we respond to behaviours consistently while also teaching and reinforcing the expected values. These processes are supported by the St John's Student Behaviour Policy , as well as MACS Vision for Engagement. 

At St John’s, we use accurate data to guide all aspects of student learning, including behaviour learning. Teachers collect data both in classrooms and in the yard to help us identify how best to support each student’s individual needs. This collection of data continues to support teachers on the required adjustments that students need, as we understand that each child is different. 

If additional support is required, your child’s classroom teacher will contact you to discuss the strategies being implemented to help your child demonstrate the expected behaviours as best they can, as well as ways you can support your child to learn these values.