SWPBS
Last week’s focus has been on Respect and Responsibility - Going to the toilet during the 3-minute bell time as opposed to in class time.
Helping children learn when and how to use the toilet appropriately is an important part of building independence, responsibility, and respect for learning time.
During class, every minute counts. When students frequently leave the room for non-urgent toilet visits, they can miss key instructions, fall behind in their work, and disrupt the flow of the lesson. Learning to use break times wisely helps students stay focused, organised, and ready to learn.
Encouraging children to go to the toilet before school, during recess, and at lunchtime supports better classroom engagement. Of course, we understand that emergencies happen, and students will always be supported when they genuinely need to go.
How families can help at home:
Encourage your child to use the toilet before leaving for school or if you are out and about during the weekend, encourage them to go at an appropriate time.
Talk about the importance of using break times effectively.
Reinforce that class time is for learning and doing their best work.
Support healthy routines, including regular bathroom habits.
By working together, we can help students develop positive habits that maximise their learning time and set them up for success.
This week's focus has been on Respect: keeping our school clean.
Keeping our school clean is an important part of creating a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment for everyone. A tidy school helps students feel proud of their space and more ready to learn. It also reduces the spread of germs, keeping students healthier and minimising time away from school.
When rubbish is left around, it can become a distraction, create unpleasant spaces, and show a lack of respect for others and our shared environment. Teaching children to take responsibility for their surroundings helps build lifelong habits of care, pride, and community awareness.
How families can help at home:
Encourage your child to put rubbish in the bin and recycle where possible
Promote responsibility by having them clean up after themselves at home
Talk about taking pride in shared spaces, like classrooms and playgrounds
Pack lunches that are easy to manage and minimise excess packaging
Reinforce the idea of “leave it better than you found it”
By working together, we can help students develop positive habits that keep our school clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.
