Encouraging Expected Behaviours – ‘Hampton Hero’

Informed by the 8 Positive Classroom Management Strategies, which are grounded in behavioural science, we know that a praise-to-correction ratio of at least 4:1 leads to greater success when learning new skills. At HPS, we are working towards greater consistency in how we recognise positive behaviour and how we share this with families.

To support this, we have introduced a school-wide digital acknowledgement system. When a student demonstrates an expected behaviour, any HPS staff member can send a notification to parents via Compass. This notification, titled ‘Hampton Hero’, is delivered via email and will appear on your child’s Compass profile. The email includes prompts to help you access and view the notification.

The behaviours being recognised align with our school norms and are linked to the Hampton Primary School-Wide Expected Behaviours flipbook, which was shared with all families during the Term One Parent-Teacher Interviews.

Below are two examples of how this notification appears when viewed on a desktop browser. You will notice a feature that allows you to ‘acknowledge’ the notification; selecting this option lets staff know that you have received and read the communication (see Example 2).

As with any new system, we are working with Compass to ensure it meets its intended purpose. We appreciate your patience as we continue to refine and improve its usability. If you would like to share your experience when receiving this notification, please respond to our anonymous Parent Survey.

Ipads

To help maintain a focused and distraction-free learning environment, we ask that students only have school-related apps visible on their iPad home screens. Any personal or gaming apps should be placed in a separate folder on a different screen. This supports students in using their devices responsibly during learning time.

In line with the Department of Education’s statewide policy, students are not permitted to send or receive messages during school hours. If you need to get in touch with your child, please contact the school office directly.

To ensure appropriate use, iPads and other smart devices will be securely stored in a classroom safe or designated drawer when not in use for learning.

We also remind all families that iPads must come to school fully charged each day so that students are ready for all digital learning tasks.

Thank you for your continued support in promoting safe, respectful, and responsible technology use at school.

Homework Expectations and Guidelines

Homework will be assigned weekly and should be submitted either through Google Classroom or in student workbooks, depending on the task. While there may be occasional exceptions throughout the year, regular homework will focus on consolidating class learning and building independence. Tasks will typically include Mathematics revision, reading comprehension, writing activities, and research tasks connected to our Inquiry unit.

To support strong study habits and prepare students for the demands of secondary school, we encourage all students to develop a homework routine that helps them manage their time effectively.

We also ask families to engage with their child’s homework—discuss the tasks, review completed work, and provide feedback before submission. Students are expected to check and edit their work carefully before handing it in.

In Term 2, it is expected that all Year 6 students allocate time to the following each week (excluding Week 1 and Week 6 due to Camp):

Reading: A minimum of 20 minutes per day, 5 days per week
Writing: 30 minutes per week (can be broken into smaller sessions)
Mathematics: 30 minutes per week
Inquiry: 30 minutes per week

We appreciate your support in fostering independence and responsibility in our learners.

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