From Principal Steve - Setting Boundaries & Consequences

Setting Boundaries & Consequences: Supporting Your Child's Success At School

At Brighton Primary School, we are committed to creating a positive and respectful learning environment where every student can thrive. A vital part of this involves supporting children to understand appropriate behaviour—both at school and at home.

Providing children with clear boundaries and consistent consequences is essential for their emotional, social, and academic development. Boundaries help children feel secure, clarify expectations, and guide them toward making positive choices. When consequences are applied consistently, children develop a stronger sense of responsibility, resilience, and respect for others.

At home, it's important for parents to establish firm, consistent boundaries rather than giving into demands. While it may feel easier to avoid conflict in the short term, children who are not used to hearing “no” may find it challenging to adjust to the structured environment of school, where rules and routines are shared by all.

Equally, parents play a key role in helping their child navigate disappointment and setbacks. Shielding children from every frustration can hinder their ability to cope with challenges. Instead, supporting children to manage their emotions and bounce back from difficulty builds the resilience they’ll need to thrive in a collaborative school and the wider community setting.

At school, students are part of a larger community. They are expected to cooperate, compromise, show respect, and engage meaningfully in their learning. Children who have not had opportunities to practice self-regulation or experience the consequences of their actions may struggle in this environment.

The Raising Children website has some useful resources including a range of resources on school age behaviour.

By working together—school and home—we can help children develop the life skills they need to become confident, respectful, and capable people. Your support at home reinforces the values and expectations that create a strong and connected school community.

Deb Barden | Student Wellbeing Coordinator

Tatjana Linklater | Teaching & Learning Specialist

Riley Hall | Assistant Principal

Steve Meade | Principal