A Culture of Care

WE WORK ACTIVELY TO BUILD A POSITIVE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

A Culture of Care

At St Andrew’s Primary School, we encourage partnerships between school, family, parish and the wider community. We work actively to build a positive school environment where each child can feel included, safe, supported and valued. We believe that the development of our students’ personal, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing is fundamental to their academic success.

Our whole school, proactive approach to Student Wellbeing includes:

Commitment to Child Safety Standards
- Child Safety Policy
- Procedures for Mandatory Reporting

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Our Student Behaviour Support reflects the school community's shared expectations in relation to student engagement, attendance and behaviour. It aims to promote respectful relationships in our school community.

Our expectations are based on Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL). PBL is based on School-Wide Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS), which is an organisational framework for supporting positive behaviour. SWPBIS draws together a compilation of effective, research-validated practices founded in the science of human behaviour. This is supported by Catholic Education Melbourne with training for staff and implementation practices.

Our school wide expectations are:

Respect
Responsibility
Resilience

Student Leadership/Student Voice

We are committed to providing quality education through a partnership between teachers, children and parents, therefore strong, effective student leadership is encouraged.

Year 6 Leadership Teams
Student Lead Assemblies
School Radio Station
Student Focus Groups/Action Teams

Social Emotional Learning

Social Skills programs
Morning Prayer and Circle Time

Cyber Safety

eSmart Curriculum

Student Cyber Safety Team
Student workshops
Staff professional development
Parent information evenings
Partnership with Alannah and Madeline Foundation, Moorabbin Police

Student Wellbeing Support Framework

Student Wellbeing Leader (Wellbeing Prevention Strategies for all students)
School Counsellor (Wellbeing Prevention/intervention for students and families who require therapeutic or pastoral support)
Positive Behaviour Support Consultant Catholic Education Melbourne

Lunchtime and Before School Activities

Chess Club
Art Club
Playground Pals
Friendship Seat