Dear Parent, Guardians and Carers,

At St Patrick’s we are committed to the care, safety and wellbeing of all children. Through the implementation of the Whole School Approach to Positive Support (WSAPBS), a structure and process is provided so that we can establish, action and maintain a positive social culture; teach the skills of behaviour; support wellbeing; and enhance academic outcomes. The WSAPBS facilitates a process that enables our school staff to work in collaboration to; identify agreed, consistent practices and behaviours that are lived by all, creating environments that are predictable and known, therefore providing safe learning spaces for all students and staff.

As a part of the WSAPBS we have established 3 School Wide Expectations of Safe, Respectful and Responsible, which are linked to our school vision and mission and are important for providing a common vision, language and experience for the entire school community. Our School Wide Expectations describe the general ways that all school community members (staff, students and parents) are expected to behave at all times.

Another important element of the WSAPBS is Consequences. A school wide approach to using consequences makes St Patrick’s a predictable, consistent, positive and safe environment. Consequences are outcomes that occur as a result of actions. Consequences can be used either to encourage the behaviour to occur again or to discourage the behaviour from occurring again. At St Patrick’s, consequences are logical; meaning that they directly relate to repairing the situation. It is important to note, that before using consequences, it is crucial that teaching, prompting and acknowledging expectations of behaviour has occurred. At St Patrick’s we use the T.R.E.E approach of Teach, Remind, Educate and Evaluate, when our School Wide Expectations have not been met.

If behaviour occurs that is not in line with the School Wide Expectations, then consequences may be required. . St Patrick’s utilises a ‘Consequences Framework’, which outlines the level of behaviour (reminder, minor or major), the possible consequences and the follow up teaching which is required. 

The consequences framework provides consistency for staff and students when dealing with behaviour.

It is important to note that our consequences are not a punishment and our intention is to repair the relationship after an incident has occurred and teach the students a better way of dealing with this in the future.

WHAT IS BULLYING?

‘Bullying’ is a term that is often referred to by students and parents when dealing with conflict in the school setting. It is important to understand what constitutes bullying. The graphic below, take from The Kids Helpline website, explains what bullying is in quite a simple way.

SchoolTV

This month on SchoolTV - Respectful Relationships
Fostering a nurturing environment of respectful relationships within your family holds the key to not only harmonious living, but also improved academic outcomes for your children. As parents and caregivers, embracing the art of teaching children about respect at a young age sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy interactions and empathetic understanding. It will help cultivate a positive environment where communication flourishes, conflicts are resolved constructively, and bonds are fortified.

Teaching children to respect themselves and others will open up avenues for both personal growth and academic achievement. Fostering an environment where respect is not just a word, but a practiced behaviour, will empower young people with essential life skills. Effective communication, active listening, and the art of compromise, will provide your child with a solid foundation that will transcend family interactions and help them collaborate effectively with peers, teachers and the broader community.

Equipping children with an understanding of healthy versus unhealthy relationships is an important aspect of their development. It will guide them to make informed choices, foster positive connections, and set boundaries that contribute to their emotional wellbeing. Understanding the nuances between healthy and unhealthy relationships provides children with the essential tools to navigate their social world, build self-esteem, and cultivate meaningful relationships.

In this edition of SchoolTV, learn how to empower young people in healthy interactions to embrace differences and forge connections that honour their self-worth. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to this month's edition https://stpstratford.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/respectful-relationships

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Go to: www.stpstratford.catholic.edu.au

Thank-you to all our families who have supported the Bookfair this week.  

With your generosity, we are very fortunate to be able to purchase more books for the library.

We thank Sharon Carroll for organising this years Book fair and Parade.

Great job!

Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrate

their birthday in the coming weeks:

Willow Fairless - 25th August

Elise Rowley - 25th August

Cody Williams - 26th August

Sonny Pendrick - 27th August

Fletcher Sandison - 28th August

Hunter Battley - 30th August

Lara Thomas - 2nd September

Lillian Dean - 5th September

Jak Moore - 5th September

Enjoy your day!!

We appreciate everyone's support of these initiatives.  Funds raised wiil be put to good use,  purchasing sports equipment (school football jumpers and school netball dresses) and educational resources for the classroom.

Regards,

Joel Brayshaw