St. Joseph’s School strives to ensure all children feel cared for and valued by all the adults working within the school.

Research evidence informs us that - 

• Students achieve better outcomes when they are accepted, valued, respected and included.
• Students’ value teachers who have clear boundaries and expectations, demonstrate a friendly, fair and respectful manner, see the good in all (regardless of behaviour) and take a genuine interest in them. 

Building positive relationships involves at our school involves:

• Understanding each student’s background and context (social, emotional, cultural, societal, academic)

• Conveying to students that they are worthwhile and accepted as individuals, despite any difficulties they may be experiencing
• Knowing the interests and strengths of each student
• The belief that every student is capable of making progress
• Creating an environment where challenge is expected, normal and safe
• Building and fostering strong relationships across the whole school community
• Working collegially to share expertise
• Using interpersonal skills to establish and maintain respectful relationships
• Teaching and modelling respectful relationships through appropriate language, teaching practice and decision making

• Encouraging students to collaboratively participate in social action and leadership initiatives that contribute to the culture and reflect the charism of the school

Trish Martin and Kylee Bertacco

Whole School Approach to Positive Behaviour Co-ordinators