Wellbeing and Inclusion Update

School-wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) is a globally recognised, evidence-based framework that helps schools create safe, positive, and inclusive environments where students and staff can thrive.

SWPBS supports the Education State priorities and the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 by helping schools build consistent, whole-school systems that promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, and inclusion—creating the right conditions for effective teaching, learning, and leadership across the school.

Westbreen has been implementing SWPBS for a number of years. When SWPBS is implemented well, teachers and students have more time to focus on relationships and classroom instruction. Students and staff benefit from:

increased respectful and positive behaviour
increased time focused on instruction
improved social-emotional wellbeing positive and respectful relationships among students and staff
increased adoption of evidence-based instructional practices
a predictable learning environment with improved perceptions of safety and increased attendance

At Westbreen Primary School, we have updated our SWPBS Behaviour Expectations Matrix which can be seen below. We encourage families to print and have a copy on the fridge!

Young People and their Trusted Adults

Grade 5/6 students and parents

Thursday 27th November

Westbreen is hosting sessions which provide an opportunity for young people (Gr. 5/6 students) to learn with their trusted adults (Mum, Dad, Grandmother, Uncle, etc.). Participants will be guided through information and conversation around bodies, reproduction and growing up.

These guided discussion sessions will be run face to face with an expert educator here at Westbreen Primary School on Thursday 27th November. There are two sessions available to our Gr. 5/6 families:

3:30pm – 5:00pm
5:30pm – 7:00pm

Participants will be provided with information from expert educators as well as having an opportunity for our Gr. 5/6 students to learn from their trusted adult/s.

Further information will be emailed to our Gr. 5/6 families over the coming days, including booking in for a preferred session.