Gabriella B., Alicia D., Natash C., Jasmyn R., Mikayla B. and in front, Ante T., the recipient of the first Angel Merit.
On Tuesday, August 2, Our Lady of the Angels Primary chose the school feast day to launch a new behaviour policy - Positive Behaviour Support for Learning.
PBS4L is a program which recognises positive behaviours of students and acknowledges them for doing the right thing. Teachers find that with a focus on positive behaviour, less time is spent on managing discipline issues which, in turn, allows more time for learning. This fosters positive interactions between all members of the school community.
Our Lady of the Angels’ PBS4L program revolves around a new ‘ANGEL’ award system. Students exhibiting positive behaviour are recognised by receiving an Angel card designed by fellow students. Seven students were recognised for their winning designs. “Students know that their positive behaviours link to the three school rules - respect for self, others and the environment.
They understand that positive behaviour is exhibited everywhere – not only at school but also in the community and on the sporting field,” said Mrs Schroder, Learning Support Teacher. Keep a look out and see if you can ‘spot an Angel’ exhibiting positive behaviour in the Rouse Hill area.
The school would like to acknowledge the support received from the CEDP in the execution of this project, in particular, Anoushka Houseman, from the Behaviour Team.