Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,

This year we have been implementing and engaging in various activities to foster a supportive and nurturing environment at St Patrick’s. One of the key frameworks we are focusing on this year is our Whole School Approach to Positive Behaviour Support (WSAPBS).

What is Positive Behaviour Support?

Positive Behaviour Support is a proactive approach to establishing the behavioural supports needed for all students at school to achieve social, emotional, and academic success. It involves teaching and reinforcing positive behaviours, and creating a consistent and positive school environment.

The WSAPBS model provides a structure and process for school communities to establish and maintain a positive social culture.

School Wide Expectations

The WSAPBS framework is provided to support school members (Students, Staff, Families) in following and maintaining our school values. These values are presented below:

SAFE:

At St Patrick’s we will behave in a manner that ensures the safety and wellbeing of all members of our school community.

RESPECTFUL:

At St Patrick’s we will treat all members and belongings of our school community with respect.

RESPONSIBLE: At St Patrick’s we will act in a responsible manner that allows everyone and everything in our school community to thrive.

Key Components of WSAPBS at St Patrick's:

• Clear Expectations
• Teaching Positive Behaviours
• Consistent Reinforcement
• Whole School Involvement
• Celebrating Success

The WSAPBS framework is embedded to ensure that St Patrick's remains a place where every student feels supported, respected, and safe at school.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Kind Regards,

Gabbi.