School Wide Positive Behaviour Systems

Recently our school has been focused on respect and inclusion, working through our expectation of 'We are inlcusive of others'. This has led to our classes using resources from the Centre for Multicultural Youth to explore things that make us unique, how to learn about and celebrate differences, and how we can support inclusion for all through our words and actions. This has been an important part of ensuring that our students have thee knowledge and skills to build our school community as safe and welcoming for all. 

At George Street Primary School we strongly believe that everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect, regardless of cultural background, religious beliefs, gender, etc. That’s why we have a zero tolerance for any form of racism. This includes comments, slurs, attempted jokes or any other form of harassment. If students are found to be engaging in these behaviours there will be serious consequences including discussions with teachers, caregivers and disciplinary action. We want to ensure that our school remains a safe and welcoming environment for all.  Let’s work together to celebrate the differences that make us unique and stand up for one another when we see, hear or witness anyone challenging these values. 

Students have been engaging in weekly Growing with Gratitude lessons this term as part of our overall Social and Emotional Learning curriculum, and continue to focus on one core value and expectation per week. See the images below for more detail on our most recent focus areas! 

This months School TV article is related to our recent focus of inclusion, with a special report on Respectful Language. Please see the report in this newsletter, and click through to access all the resources from School TV.