Embedding PBS Values in Your School’s Organisational Framework

1. Embedding PBS Values in Your School’s Organisational Framework Illawarra and South East Region Positive Behaviour for Success

2. AGENDA PBS regional update Embedding values in the school environment Network meeting ideas Question & Answer

3. Values/Rules Revision • 3-5 • Positively stated • General, over-arching • Are the conceptual framework for school wide behaviour expectations • Describes the ethos of your school community • Easily remembered and understood by students, staff and parents

4. PBS Mission Statement - Revision • First step in student behaviour policy review • Statement of the school and PBS team’s intent • Provide an inspirational goal for school wide implementation

5. Statement of Purpose Make a list of ideas you would like to see in your statement; Example: • We have to make a commitment • We must work together • The school needs to be safe • Everyone needs to know how it all works • The result must assist student learning • There must be an atmosphere of trust and co-operation From “7 Steps for Developing a Proactive School-wide Discipline Plan”Geoff Colvin

6. Statement of Purpose Use the points to generate a purpose statement in narrative style; We the staff and students at abc school, commit ourselves to working together to provide a positive, safe and predictable school environment, that encourages learning, co-operation and respect.

7. Statement of Purpose Use the points to generate a purpose statement in Point style; At ABC High School students and staff will: • Place highest value on academic, social and personal success • Strive for proactive and safe learning and teaching environments • Foster partnerships with students, families and communities and; • Emphasise what works

8. Fairy Meadow Demonstration School School Vision / Mission: To support children to maximise their potential The school community will work together to enable each individual to develop their maximum potential socially, emotionally, physically & academically. This growth will be fostered in a supportive environment within a culturally diverse setting where the self-worth of each child will be encouraged. The school community will support all children to become responsible, self directed, co-operative individuals who will be able to participate & make effective decisions in a changing society.

9. UNANDERRA PUBLIC SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT • “Meeting the challenges of tomorrow, bylearning together in a caring community” is supported by the following values. • ·We believe ALL children can LEARN and SUCCEED. • ·We believe in EQUITY. • ·We believe in QUALITY. • ·We believe in PARTICIPATION. • ·We believe in a CARING COMMUNITY. • ·This core set of values is underpinned by a cultural ethos of “PERSONAL BEST” where everyone is encouraged to achieve their potential in the cycle of life long learning.

10. Values Visibility ·Increases profile of PBS in the school ( SET assessment feature – values signage and knowledge of values) - Parents - Students - Staff ·Increases positive focus for behaviour issues ·Clearly states school’s expectations and goals for all members of the school community

11. Starting the Values Conversation • PBS Presentations • Staff Meetings • P&C Meetings • School Events • Education Week, • Naidoc Week, • Harmony Day, • World Environment Day

12. Starting the Values Conversation • Documents • School Newsletters (on banner at top) • Publish and distribute matrix to increase parent knowledge • School letterhead • Excursion notes • Student Diaries & handbook ( phrase and values in header – values in footer)

13. EXAMPLE School Newsletter

15. School Newsletter • Dedicated PBS newsletter (biannually) • Celebrate success • Student awards • School improvement data • Behaviour tips for parents, home matrix • Outline progress and initiatives of the PBS team • Student work reflects school and values

16. EXAMPLE School Newsletter

17. Student Handbooks/Diaries

18. School Environment • School sign • Murals • Embed in existing school motto

19. Murals Nowra East PS

20. Cooma North PS

21. Albion Park HS

22. Banners Shoalhaven HS

23. Good News Postcards

24. School Website • Values on School Website banner • Values mini poster for parents to download and print • Matrix • Home matrix • Information about PBS in the school • School policy documents • Student agreements • Reward celebrations • Photos/PowerPoint displays of student work related to PBS

25. Bega West PS

26. Wollongong West Public School

27. Embedding the Values • Information folder/booklet for casuals • Information brochure in foyer for visitors • Assemblies, school events, speeches (mention values) • Value of the week

28. School Promotional Materials ·Uniforms ·Wrist bands ·Lanyards ·Fridge magnets ·Student hats ·School diaries ·Book bags ·Staff, visitors’ badges ·Principal’s business cards

29. Signage – Big, Bold & Beautiful

31. Student Participation • Have values signage, banners visible at: • School performances • Swimming, athletics, cross country carnival • Education week • Multi-cultural days • School song • Celebration days • Student choice e.g. crazy hair day

32. Education Week at Sussex Inlet PS

33. PowerPoint Displays , i-Movies • Students involved in creation • Can be replayed frequently for re-teaching purposes • Used as a screensaver in classrooms • On school’s website • Played for visitors and casual staff Catch and Release

34. Our Values are … “The words on everyone’s lips” • Widely communicated • Student, Staff and parent Involvement • Highly visible • Clearly understood • Creatively embedded

35. Your Values are … “The words on everyone’s lips” • Known by the whole school community • Underpin organisational frameworks in all areas of the school • Reflect and promote an environment of good organisation, concern and care for all members of the community • Core business of our school

36. Future Network Meeting Topics

37. Attachments Positive Behavior Support PBS Aurora Central Catch and Release [www.keepvid.com].flv