Positive Behaviour for learning
What is Positive Behaviour for Learning?
At Albion Park High School we have three core expectations.
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Commitment
These values form a common language for staff and students in framing positive behaviour choices that are conducive to learning and personal growth.
Our staff explicitly teach appropriate school behaviours to students to drive improvements across the 3 expectations. Further staff distribute Park Positives to students meeting the core expectations of Respect, Responsibility and Commitment.
Students accumulate Park Positives throughout the year and are acknowledged with Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards for meeting core expectations. If students achieve Gold in each year of their schooling, they receive the prestigious Platinum Award in year 12.
See our PosBL matrix PosBL Matrix
for details on behaviours to be celebrated across a range of contexts at school.
Why PBL?
Positive Behaviour for Learning, known as PBL is an evidence-based whole school systems approach that:
- addresses the diverse academic and social needs of every student to support them to be successful
- supports students in early childhood settings through to senior years of schooling
- enables schools to establish a continuum of supports that are intensified to meet the needs of every student
- is team driven, using a problem-solving approach (data, systems and practices) that engages students, parents and all school staff
- establishes positive social expectations for all in the school community
- provides a framework for the school and its community to collectively support the wellbeing of every student.
When implemented well:
- students respond positively as they have been taught what is expected of them
- staff deliver consistent responses to student learning and behaviour
- students feel safe and cared for at school. Their parents, family and community are more involved in their school
- unproductive and challenging behaviour can be significantly reduced for most students.
How does it work?
- PBL aims to address and reduce problem behaviours by encouraging positive behaviour from students.
- Clear expectations = Clear consequences
- It aims to clearly teach, practice, reward & reteach students what behaviours are expected of them.
- Systems approach
- Data-driven decision making
- PBL is a long term project