Buderim Mountain State School's behaviour support strategy uses Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) as the multi-tiered system of support for discipline within our school. This is a whole school program, used in all classrooms, across all year levels. In conjunction with PBL, we also developed and use our PERKS program across all classrooms, with language and learning focusing on teaching students Positivity, Empathy, Resilience, Kindness and understanding Self. PBL is an evidence based framework, allowing for a consistent approach to improving student behaviour. Our framework is based on the 3 expectations:
- To be a Learner
- To be Safe
- To be Respectful
Our staff are committed to ensuring that every student and adult in the school demonstrate the same three Positive Behaviour for Learning Expectations. The following Expectations Matrix is displayed in every classroom and used as the basis for explicit teaching of behavioural expectations through focused lessons and whole school parades.
Our school has a range of experienced staff who provide assistance to individual students and families when support is required.
Our staff work together to:
- Coordinate programs to promote positive behaviours, increase emotional intelligence, build social skills and develop resilience.
- Provide parenting workshops and fortnightly Parent chat groups
- One on one student support
- Guidance and Counselling
- Chaplaincy support
More information about behaviour management, including useful resources about bullying can be found on the Department of Education - Supporting Student Behaviour