SWPBS

What is SWPBS? 

School-wide positive behaviour support (SWPBS) is an evidence-based school improvement approach which aims to create a positive and supportive learning environment for all students. 

It involves teaching and reinforcing positive behaviours as well as providing targeted assistance to students who may need extra support.

“With this program, students are enthusiastic and passionate about studying and behaviour at school. We maximise the potential of each student.” – Year 7 student, 2024

“The SWPBS focus is a goal or aim that is told at the start of the lesson, sometimes it could be lining up quietly and sometimes it could be getting work done on time… by following the goal and completing it properly, you get awarded a green compass post this appears on compass and is like a reward for a good doing.” – Year 7 student, 2024

Acknowledgement systems

At Kambrya College we use Compass to acknowledge positive behaviours displayed around the school.

Where students demonstrate the college values of respect, integrity,compassion and achievement they may be awarded a green Compass post. Each post is worth one point and points accumulate across the year.

Starting 1 August 2024, a monthly raffle will be held where each green Compass post received during the month will equate to one entry. The raffle will be drawn at the end of every month and a $10 canteen voucher awarded to the winners (one from Junior School and one from Senior School).

Good luck!

Do you have any feedback?

We are currently in the process of updating our matrix of positive behaviours (see below for existing matrix) and acknowledgement systems and encourage input from staff, students and the wider school community. 

Stay tuned for further details on how you can share your thoughts.

Taylor Pearson

School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Program Leader

Congratulations to the following students who received the highest number of green Compass posts in Semester 1 2024:

Junior School

Highest: Senith Kodithuwakku

Most improved: Xavier Rawnsley and Myeisha Carruthers

Senior School

Highest: Olivia Buttigieg

Most improved: Kaeisha Enfista

These students were celebrated at the Term 3 whole school assembly receiving a certificate and $50 gift card of their choice.

In addition, the top two students from each class were invited to either a movie screening in the theatre (Years 7-10) or pizza lunch (Years 11-12). This was held last week. Congratulations everyone!