At Umina Beach Public School, students and teachers have adopted an evidenced based approach to behaviour management by incorporating the school wide system of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL).
PBL explicitly teaches, reinforces and positively rewards expected student behaviour related to the school's Safe, Respectful, Learner expectations.
What is Positive Behaviour for Learning?
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is an evidence-based framework designed to promote positive behaviour and create a supportive school environment. It focuses on teaching students appropriate behaviours, recognising their achievements, and fostering a culture of respect and responsibility. PBL encourages collaboration among students, staff, and families to establish clear expectations for behaviour and to provide consistent support. By implementing PBL, our school aims to improve student engagement, reduce disruptive behaviours, and enhance overall school climate, helping all students thrive academically and socially.
At our school, we have established key expectations that guide student behaviour:
Safe: We encourage students to engage in actions that ensure their safety and the safety of others. This includes behaviours such as following school expectations, being mindful of surroundings, engaging effectively with others and using equipment correctly.
Respectful: Students are taught the importance of treating themselves, their peers, and staff with respect. This involves behaviours such as listening actively, using polite language, and valuing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of others.
Learner: Students are encouraged to engage actively in their learning, ask questions, and seek help when needed. We emphasise the importance of resilience and perseverance in facing challenges, encouraging students to view mistakes as opportunities for learning. Collaborative learning is fostered, where students work together, support one another, and celebrate each other's successes.
Through PBL, we provide a consistent framework for recognising and rewarding positive behaviours, which helps to reinforce these expectations. By creating a supportive environment where students feel safe, respected, and responsible, we aim to enhance their academic engagement and overall wellbeing. This collaborative effort among students, staff, and families is essential in fostering a school atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
Umina Beach School Behaviour Support and Management Plan
Umina Beach Public School is committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing, and a strong school community. Our vision emphasizes continuous growth, our purpose highlights holistic student success, and our values reinforce a supportive, respectful, and high-achieving culture.
We work actively to develop safe, respectful learners in a caring learning community, equipping all students to participate positively in the school community and beyond. Principles of positive behaviour support, trauma-informed practice, inclusive practice, and social emotional learning underpin our daily practice. High expectations for student behaviour are established and maintained through effective role modelling, explicit teaching, and planned responses.
To achieve our vision, purpose and strategic goals, key programs are prioritised and valued by the school community. These are expanded fully in our Umina Beach School Behaviour Support and Management Plan.
