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Introducing School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) at SCSC 

What is SWPBS: Purpose and Rationale

Over recent months staff have been working to develop and implement School Wide Positive Behaviour Support at SCSC, an evidence based framework recognised as best practice by the Victorian Department of Education.

The goal of SWPBS is to create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment that enhances our school culture and allows our students to flourish. SWPBS assists schools to improve social, emotional, behavioural and academic outcomes for children and young people. It prioritises the recognition and celebration of positive behaviours.

Starting SWPBS at SCSC: What does it look like?

Our Behaviour Expectation Matrix is now on display in every classroom around the college. The matrix translates SCSC’s core values - Strive, Unite, Respect and Flourish - into expected behaviours in the classroom. This not only clarifies what our behaviours should look, sound and feel like, but also allows for expected behaviours to be explicitly taught in every classroom. We are particularly proud of our SRC and their role in adding student voice to the development of expectations. 

At the start of this term staff have been working with students to teach the expectation that “We arrive to class on time”. 

Some of the strategies that we have been working on with our students to ensure they get to class on time are:

• Moving to class when the music starts at the start of the day and at the end of each break. 
• All class materials organised and accessible in their locked locker
• Easy access to timetable (printed or on device) so they know what class they have in advance. 
• Using canteen/toilets at the start of breaks to ensure they leave enough time to get to class before the bell rings to commence the start of class.   

How Can Parents Support SWPBS?

We believe that parental involvement is crucial to the success of SWPBS. Here are some ways you can get involved:

1. Familiarise Yourself: Take some time to learn about SWPBS and its core components, so you can reinforce these positive behaviours at home. We will continue to share information about SWPBS to the wider school community through our newsletter and Facebook
2. Supportive Communication: Maintain open and positive communication with your child's teachers and school staff to ensure a coordinated effort in promoting positive behaviour.
3. Encourage at Home: Reinforce the importance of positive behaviour, respect, and responsibility in your child's daily life.

We are excited about the positive changes SWPBS can bring to our school community, and we look forward to working together to create a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can “flourish.”

Where to next?

As our work on this framework continues, additional matrices will be developed and positioned in all locations around the school. These will act as a point of reference for all members of the school community to enable positive behaviours to be recognised and reinforced where needed.