North Fremantle Behaviour Management Policy
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North Fremantle Primary School
Behaviour Management Policy
2010
NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY CONTENTS
Contents Behaviour Management Policy Aims and Purpose Principle Guidelines Page 3 Page Page 1 2
Behaviour Management Policy Roles
Behaviour Management Rationale Rationale Curriculum Framework Values Values for Australian Schooling/School Values Table Classroom Procedures Playground Procedures Bullying Prevention and Resilience Plan Rationale Definitions Types of Bullying Prevention School Rules Management Strategies Positive Encouragement Consequences
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Bullying Prevention and Resilience Plan School Rules Play Areas – Map 123 Daily Recording Sheet Student Tracking Sheet Reflection Sheet Kindy – Pre Primary Reflection Sheet Year 1 – 3 Reflection Sheet Year 4 – 7 STOP – THINK – DO STOP – THINK – DO reflection sheet letter to parents Roles
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NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY
Aim and Purpose The North Fremantle Primary School community together will create a caring and positive educational environment. To achieve this North Fremantle Primary School has an effective Behaviour Management Policy which is underpinned by the Curriculum Framework Values and the Values for Australian Schooling documents.
Principle All members of the North Fremantle Primary School community are expected to take responsibility to foster positive and caring behaviour.
Guidelines RIGHTS I have the right to… feel safe and secure be treated with respect and politeness be treated with courtesy and honest make the most of the educational opportunities available teach and learn in a purposeful and non-disruptive environment a neat and orderly School environment RESPONSIBILITIES I have the responsibility to ….. treat others with understanding treat others with respect to ensure that my behaviour does not disrupt the learning of others cooperate with teachers and student be punctual, polite, prepared and display a positive manner maintain and care for the School environment
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NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY
Roles
The Administration Establish a positive learning environment for staff and students Model respectful, courteous, fair and honest behaviour. Ensure open communication with students Ensure open communication with Parents Development and implementation of school policies and processes.
All other staff teaching/non teaching Establish positive relationships with students Model respectful, courteous, fair and honest behaviour Teach to all students recognise different leaning styles Ensure open communication with students Ensure open communication with Parents Implementation of school policies and processes
Students Adhere to the school‟s rules Accept responsibility for their own behaviour and choose to behave in an acceptable manner
Parents: Ensure that their child attends school Open communication with school personnel Adhere to Our School Rules
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NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT RATIONALE
Rationale The North Fremantle Primary School‟s Rules reflects the Curriculum Framework Values and the Values for Australian Schooling as well as cooperation.
Curriculum Framework Values This means
Pursuit of knowledge and commitment to the achievement of potential Doing Your Best Give it a go Self acceptance and the respect of self Care for yourself Be kind to yourself Respect and concern for others and their rights Care and Compassion Honesty and Trustworthiness Understanding, Tolerance and Inclusion Social and civic responsibility Fair Go Represent your school with pride Keep your desk, class and school grounds clean Environmental responsibility Be conservative with school resources Think: Reuse, recycle
To achieve the School Rules the following strategies to promote a caring positive environment at North Fremantle Primary School will be undertaken: The North Fremantle Primary School Behaviour Management Policy will be available to the whole School community. Through teaching the Curriculum Framework Values and the Values for Australian Schooling as part of the Curriculum we aim to encourage intrinsic motivation for the students to be caring citizens. To encourage students to make responsible choices „Virtues‟ are promoted as part of the Values programme.
SCHOOL RULES Be Caring and Compassionate Be Respectful Be Honest and Responsible Be Cooperative Do Your Best
MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Values Positives 123 Daily Recording Sheet Student Tracking Sheet The Principal Playground Rules/Policy Bullying Prevention and Resilience Plan Consultation with School Psychologist Parents/Guardians Involvement SIS Individual Behaviour Plans
POSITIVE ENCOURAGEMENTS Verbal encouragement Classroom Rewards Merit Certificates Leadership Roles Display students‟ work Visits to Administration Visits by Principal to classroom Aussie of the Month Bug awards (Being Unbelievably Good)
CONSEQUENCES Specific verbal warning Names recorded on „Student Tracking Sheet‟ Buddy class Use „Virtues‟ cards for focussed reflection time Age appropriate Reflection Sheet Parent Contact In-School Suspension Exclusion from School activities Exclusion from School Ants (Anti – social) playground reporting slips
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CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
The Classroom Procedures are used to monitor the choices made by students at North Fremantle Primary School. Teachers will create a positive teaching/learning environment. Students with the support of parents/guardians will be encouraged to follow the School Rules and their positive choices will be recorded on the „Student Tracking Sheet‟ and entered on to the SIS Administration System. The following procedures operate on a daily cycle. Extreme behaviour will bypass all steps and students will be sent to the Principal. An Individual Behaviour Plan (IBP) may need to be developed for students at any stage of this Procedure. Step 1: Verbal Warning
Specific verbal warning will be given to the student. Step 2: Visual Warning -
Specific verbal warning /s will be given to the student. Students name is recorded on the 123 Daily Recording Sheet. Step 3: Reflection Area within the Classroom (after three visual warnings)
Student will be moved to a Reflection Area to have the opportunity to reflect on their behaviour choices when they reach a 3. Reflection sheet completed. Student name recorded on the „Student Tracking Sheet‟. Step 4: Buddy Room (after six visual warnings)
Student sent to a Buddy Room /Administration. Student to be given an age-appropriate Reflection Sheet to complete. (This form is sent home at the end of the day for a parent signature). Student name recorded on the “Student Tracking Sheet‟ and entered onto the SIS Administration System. Step 5: Principal/Administration (after nine visual warnings)
Parents to be contacted. Future programs and / or support discussed. Step 6: Suspension
If the student continues to make irresponsible choices, IN SCHOOL suspension (removal from the class or playground for up to one day) will take place or HOME suspension for up to 10 days according to the Department of Education and Training Regulation 35. Students are required to complete a “return from suspension package whilst on suspension”. The parent/guardian will be notified and an interview will be requested before admission. Privileges such an excursion or school performances may be withdrawn as an interim step prior to suspension.
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PLAYGROUND PROCEDURES
Step 1 Children encouraged to play co-operatively, showing care, consideration and respect for others. Positive incentives for good behaviour (Bug awards) Step 2 The teacher on duty determines the consequences for negative behaviour after having discussed the issues with the child and completes a behaviour recording slip (ANT) to be passed on to classroom teacher. 1. 2. 3. 4. Step 3 Parent informed of child‟s behaviour if repeated during the week or if of a serious nature. If necessary, a parent interview will be requested by the Principal. Step 4 If the child continues to offend, IN SCHOOL suspension (removal from class or playground for up to one day) will take place or HOME suspension for up to 10 days according to Department of Education and Training Regulation 35. The parent will be notified and an interview will be requested before readmission. Warning Short time out Time out for the rest of the break – walk with duty teacher Send to Principal
NOTE 1. Privileges such an excursion or school performances may be withdrawn as an interim step prior to suspension. 2. The policy work on a one-week cycle with a new start each week. 3. Bullying of any kind, assault, foul language will not be tolerated.
BUG Awards
For “Being Unbelievably Good”. These awards are given out as incentives and are placed in a box at the office. Each assembly a prize is drawn from the box.
Behaviour Recording Slips (Ants – anti-social behaviour)
These slips are located in each classroom and in the staff room. If a student has misbehaved at recess or lunch time a slip is to be completed and sent to the student‟s classroom teacher at the end of the break. If appropriate teachers are to record in SIS. All slips are to be kept for future reference.
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BULLYING PREVENTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN Rationale The North Fremantle Primary School community together will create a caring and positive teaching/learning environment. To ensure the Whole School Community feels safe and secure, within a supportive teaching/learning environment, aggressive behaviour, harassment and bullying in any form are not tolerated. Definitions Aggression is: The negative acts carried out intentionally to harm another person. Harassment is: Any unwanted, unwelcome or uninvited behaviour that makes a person feel humiliated or offended. May be seen as a form of bullying. Bullying is: Repeated and unjustifiable behaviour that is Intended to cause fear, distress and/or harm. Physical, verbal, psychological, relational attacks on others by a more powerful individual or group against a less powerful individual unable to effectively resist. Types of Bullying
Direct Physical Hitting, slapping, punching Kicking Pushing, strangling Spitting, biting Pinching, scratching Throwing things, e.g. stones Mean and hurtful name-calling. Hurtful teasing. Demanding money, possessions or food. Forcing another to do homework or commit offences such as stealing. Threatening and/or obscene gestures Passing messages Indirect Getting another harm someone. person to
Non-Physical / Verbal
Spreading nasty rumours. Trying to get other students to not like someone.
Non-Verbal
Deliberate exclusion from a group or activity. Removing and hiding and/or damaging others‟ belongings.
Prevention North Fremantle Primary School acknowledges that Bullying occurs in our society. The School has an effective Behaviour Management Policy which is underpinned by the Curriculum Framework Values and the Values for Australian Schooling documents. Values and resilience strategies will be included as part of the Curriculum. Administration to conduct group/individual counselling when necessary.
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Roles
The School Supports students who are being bullied and who are bullying by: 1) Contacting parents 2) Enforcing of School Rules and acceptable standards of behaviour 3) Implementing problem solving and conflict resolution processes 4) Modelling appropriate behaviours 5) Providing appropriate curriculum for all 6) Supervising students 7) Providing safe areas 8) Placing students in appropriate classes Uses Student Support Services where necessary in order to develop in the student; resiliency and a sense of self worth and well-being. Involves the police and other agencies as necessary. Openly deals with issues through classroom activities, drama, discussion, publicity against bullying, producing posters and pamphlets etc. Regularly monitors through surveys and data collection. Parent / Caregivers Children who are involved in bullying can be assisted by: Being firm but not aggressive in setting consistent behaviour limits and being positive in the things that are said and done. Listen and take an active interest in your child's social life. You will keep up to date with your child's friendships, but also the disagreements or difficulties that may be occurring. Encourage your child to accept and tolerate differences in others. Watch for signs of distress in your child. There could be an unwillingness to attend school, onset of headaches, and stomach aches. Bicycles or equipment may go missing, or there may be requests for extra pocket money. Other signs may include damaged clothing or books and bruising. There are many reasons why your child may be unsettled at school. Bullying may be a possibility. If you suspect your child is being harassed or involved in bullying others, inform the school immediately and request an interview with either the Principal or Deputy Principal. The school will assist in devising strategies or making contact with outside agencies to provide your child with support both inside and outside the school if necessary. Keep a written record of all the violence, harassment and bullying incidents, including details such as who, what, when, where etc. In the cases of physical violence please do not encourage your child to hit back. It could make matters worse. Build your child's self-confidence by recognising and affirming his/her positive qualities. Students Students who are being bullied should: Try not to show that you are upset as this increases bullying behaviour. Try to ignore the bullying. Walk away quickly and confidently - even if you don't feel that way inside. Try being assertive - speak firmly. Avoid being alone in places where bullying happens. If bullying persists, write down details of who, when, where and why and discuss the problem with a member of school staff as soon as possible. Discuss the problem with your parents/guardian, and lastly never forget; Be proud of who you are - it's good to be an individual. Students can help stop bullying by Not standing by and watching - get help. Showing that you and your friends disapprove. Giving sympathy and support to students who may be victims of bullying. Being careful about making negative remarks - imagine how you might feel. Telling a member of staff if you know of bullying. The victim may be too scared or lonely to tell.
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School Rules
Be Caring and Compassionate
Be Respectful
Be Honest and Responsible
Be Cooperative
Do Your Best
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NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL PLAY AREAS – MAP
10
123 Daily Recording Sheet
1
Week ______ M T W T F
2
Room _____
3 – Time Out
1
2
3 – Buddy Room
1
2
3 – Administration
11
ROOM: ________
North Fremantle School Information System (SIS)
TERM 1 2 3 4
WEEK
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NAME
Be Caring and Compassionate (P1) Be Respectful (P2)
Be honest and Responsible (P3) Be Cooperative (P4)
Do Your Best (P5)
Positive Behaviour – Other (P6) Physical Assault (N1)
Verbal abuse of staff (N2) Verbal abuse of students (N3) Damaging property (N4) Negative Behaviour Other (N5)
NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENT TRACKING SHEET
COMMENT
DATE
SIGNATURE
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NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
REFLECTION SHEET Kindergarten – Pre Primary
Name: _____________________________Room No.:_____Year:_____Date:______________ Inappropriate behaviour occurred in: Classroom Other _______________
School Rules
Be Caring and Compassionate Be Respectful Be Honest and Responsible Be Cooperative Do Your Best
1. I did…
2. I need to…
Signatures: Student: Teacher: Parent: ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
Date to be returned to Teacher: ___________________________ 13
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REFLECTION SHEET Year 1 – Year 3 Reported by____________________ Action _______________________
Name: _____________________________Room No.:_____Year:_____Date:______________ Inappropriate behaviour occurred in: Classroom Other _________________ Playground
School Rules
Be Caring and Compassionate Be Respectful Be honest and Responsible Be Cooperative Do Your Best
1. I did… ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 2. I need to… ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Signatures: Student: ______________________________
Teacher ______________________________ Parent: ______________________________
Date to be returned by: _________________________ 14
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REFLECTION SHEET Year 4 – Year 7 Reported by____________________Action_______________________
Name: _____________________________Room No.:_____Year:_____Date:______________ Inappropriate behaviour occurred in: Classroom Other ________________ Playground
School Rules
Be Caring and Compassionate Be Respectful Be honest and Responsible Be Cooperative Do Your Best
1. Reflection on my inappropriate behaviour choice (include School Rules) ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 2. Reflection on how I can improve my behaviour choice (include School Rules) ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Signatures: Student: Teacher: Parent: ______________________________ ______________________________ _____________________________
Date to be returned by: ___________________________
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(What behaviour have you been asked to stop?)
STOP
(What should I be doing?)
THINK
(What are you going to do now?)
DO
Teacher signature
Parent Signature 16
NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
STOP – THINK – DO Today ___________________ was sent to a Buddy Room to complete the attached reflection sheet. Please discuss this incident with you child, sign below and return to school. Thank you for your support.
Reported by____________________ Action _____________________________________________
Inappropriate behaviour occurred in: Classroom Other _________________ Playground
School Rules
Be Caring and Compassionate Be Respectful Be honest and Responsible Be Cooperative Do Your Best
Signatures:
Student:
______________________________
Teacher ______________________________
Parent:
______________________________
Date to be returned by: _________________________ 17
Behaviour Management Policy
2010
NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY CONTENTS
Contents Behaviour Management Policy Aims and Purpose Principle Guidelines Page 3 Page Page 1 2
Behaviour Management Policy Roles
Behaviour Management Rationale Rationale Curriculum Framework Values Values for Australian Schooling/School Values Table Classroom Procedures Playground Procedures Bullying Prevention and Resilience Plan Rationale Definitions Types of Bullying Prevention School Rules Management Strategies Positive Encouragement Consequences
Page
4
Page Page Page
5 6 7
Bullying Prevention and Resilience Plan School Rules Play Areas – Map 123 Daily Recording Sheet Student Tracking Sheet Reflection Sheet Kindy – Pre Primary Reflection Sheet Year 1 – 3 Reflection Sheet Year 4 – 7 STOP – THINK – DO STOP – THINK – DO reflection sheet letter to parents Roles
Page
8
Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
1
NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY
Aim and Purpose The North Fremantle Primary School community together will create a caring and positive educational environment. To achieve this North Fremantle Primary School has an effective Behaviour Management Policy which is underpinned by the Curriculum Framework Values and the Values for Australian Schooling documents.
Principle All members of the North Fremantle Primary School community are expected to take responsibility to foster positive and caring behaviour.
Guidelines RIGHTS I have the right to… feel safe and secure be treated with respect and politeness be treated with courtesy and honest make the most of the educational opportunities available teach and learn in a purposeful and non-disruptive environment a neat and orderly School environment RESPONSIBILITIES I have the responsibility to ….. treat others with understanding treat others with respect to ensure that my behaviour does not disrupt the learning of others cooperate with teachers and student be punctual, polite, prepared and display a positive manner maintain and care for the School environment
2
NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY
Roles
The Administration Establish a positive learning environment for staff and students Model respectful, courteous, fair and honest behaviour. Ensure open communication with students Ensure open communication with Parents Development and implementation of school policies and processes.
All other staff teaching/non teaching Establish positive relationships with students Model respectful, courteous, fair and honest behaviour Teach to all students recognise different leaning styles Ensure open communication with students Ensure open communication with Parents Implementation of school policies and processes
Students Adhere to the school‟s rules Accept responsibility for their own behaviour and choose to behave in an acceptable manner
Parents: Ensure that their child attends school Open communication with school personnel Adhere to Our School Rules
3
NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT RATIONALE
Rationale The North Fremantle Primary School‟s Rules reflects the Curriculum Framework Values and the Values for Australian Schooling as well as cooperation.
Curriculum Framework Values This means
Pursuit of knowledge and commitment to the achievement of potential Doing Your Best Give it a go Self acceptance and the respect of self Care for yourself Be kind to yourself Respect and concern for others and their rights Care and Compassion Honesty and Trustworthiness Understanding, Tolerance and Inclusion Social and civic responsibility Fair Go Represent your school with pride Keep your desk, class and school grounds clean Environmental responsibility Be conservative with school resources Think: Reuse, recycle
To achieve the School Rules the following strategies to promote a caring positive environment at North Fremantle Primary School will be undertaken: The North Fremantle Primary School Behaviour Management Policy will be available to the whole School community. Through teaching the Curriculum Framework Values and the Values for Australian Schooling as part of the Curriculum we aim to encourage intrinsic motivation for the students to be caring citizens. To encourage students to make responsible choices „Virtues‟ are promoted as part of the Values programme.
SCHOOL RULES Be Caring and Compassionate Be Respectful Be Honest and Responsible Be Cooperative Do Your Best
MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Values Positives 123 Daily Recording Sheet Student Tracking Sheet The Principal Playground Rules/Policy Bullying Prevention and Resilience Plan Consultation with School Psychologist Parents/Guardians Involvement SIS Individual Behaviour Plans
POSITIVE ENCOURAGEMENTS Verbal encouragement Classroom Rewards Merit Certificates Leadership Roles Display students‟ work Visits to Administration Visits by Principal to classroom Aussie of the Month Bug awards (Being Unbelievably Good)
CONSEQUENCES Specific verbal warning Names recorded on „Student Tracking Sheet‟ Buddy class Use „Virtues‟ cards for focussed reflection time Age appropriate Reflection Sheet Parent Contact In-School Suspension Exclusion from School activities Exclusion from School Ants (Anti – social) playground reporting slips
4
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
The Classroom Procedures are used to monitor the choices made by students at North Fremantle Primary School. Teachers will create a positive teaching/learning environment. Students with the support of parents/guardians will be encouraged to follow the School Rules and their positive choices will be recorded on the „Student Tracking Sheet‟ and entered on to the SIS Administration System. The following procedures operate on a daily cycle. Extreme behaviour will bypass all steps and students will be sent to the Principal. An Individual Behaviour Plan (IBP) may need to be developed for students at any stage of this Procedure. Step 1: Verbal Warning
Specific verbal warning will be given to the student. Step 2: Visual Warning -
Specific verbal warning /s will be given to the student. Students name is recorded on the 123 Daily Recording Sheet. Step 3: Reflection Area within the Classroom (after three visual warnings)
Student will be moved to a Reflection Area to have the opportunity to reflect on their behaviour choices when they reach a 3. Reflection sheet completed. Student name recorded on the „Student Tracking Sheet‟. Step 4: Buddy Room (after six visual warnings)
Student sent to a Buddy Room /Administration. Student to be given an age-appropriate Reflection Sheet to complete. (This form is sent home at the end of the day for a parent signature). Student name recorded on the “Student Tracking Sheet‟ and entered onto the SIS Administration System. Step 5: Principal/Administration (after nine visual warnings)
Parents to be contacted. Future programs and / or support discussed. Step 6: Suspension
If the student continues to make irresponsible choices, IN SCHOOL suspension (removal from the class or playground for up to one day) will take place or HOME suspension for up to 10 days according to the Department of Education and Training Regulation 35. Students are required to complete a “return from suspension package whilst on suspension”. The parent/guardian will be notified and an interview will be requested before admission. Privileges such an excursion or school performances may be withdrawn as an interim step prior to suspension.
5
PLAYGROUND PROCEDURES
Step 1 Children encouraged to play co-operatively, showing care, consideration and respect for others. Positive incentives for good behaviour (Bug awards) Step 2 The teacher on duty determines the consequences for negative behaviour after having discussed the issues with the child and completes a behaviour recording slip (ANT) to be passed on to classroom teacher. 1. 2. 3. 4. Step 3 Parent informed of child‟s behaviour if repeated during the week or if of a serious nature. If necessary, a parent interview will be requested by the Principal. Step 4 If the child continues to offend, IN SCHOOL suspension (removal from class or playground for up to one day) will take place or HOME suspension for up to 10 days according to Department of Education and Training Regulation 35. The parent will be notified and an interview will be requested before readmission. Warning Short time out Time out for the rest of the break – walk with duty teacher Send to Principal
NOTE 1. Privileges such an excursion or school performances may be withdrawn as an interim step prior to suspension. 2. The policy work on a one-week cycle with a new start each week. 3. Bullying of any kind, assault, foul language will not be tolerated.
BUG Awards
For “Being Unbelievably Good”. These awards are given out as incentives and are placed in a box at the office. Each assembly a prize is drawn from the box.
Behaviour Recording Slips (Ants – anti-social behaviour)
These slips are located in each classroom and in the staff room. If a student has misbehaved at recess or lunch time a slip is to be completed and sent to the student‟s classroom teacher at the end of the break. If appropriate teachers are to record in SIS. All slips are to be kept for future reference.
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BULLYING PREVENTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN Rationale The North Fremantle Primary School community together will create a caring and positive teaching/learning environment. To ensure the Whole School Community feels safe and secure, within a supportive teaching/learning environment, aggressive behaviour, harassment and bullying in any form are not tolerated. Definitions Aggression is: The negative acts carried out intentionally to harm another person. Harassment is: Any unwanted, unwelcome or uninvited behaviour that makes a person feel humiliated or offended. May be seen as a form of bullying. Bullying is: Repeated and unjustifiable behaviour that is Intended to cause fear, distress and/or harm. Physical, verbal, psychological, relational attacks on others by a more powerful individual or group against a less powerful individual unable to effectively resist. Types of Bullying
Direct Physical Hitting, slapping, punching Kicking Pushing, strangling Spitting, biting Pinching, scratching Throwing things, e.g. stones Mean and hurtful name-calling. Hurtful teasing. Demanding money, possessions or food. Forcing another to do homework or commit offences such as stealing. Threatening and/or obscene gestures Passing messages Indirect Getting another harm someone. person to
Non-Physical / Verbal
Spreading nasty rumours. Trying to get other students to not like someone.
Non-Verbal
Deliberate exclusion from a group or activity. Removing and hiding and/or damaging others‟ belongings.
Prevention North Fremantle Primary School acknowledges that Bullying occurs in our society. The School has an effective Behaviour Management Policy which is underpinned by the Curriculum Framework Values and the Values for Australian Schooling documents. Values and resilience strategies will be included as part of the Curriculum. Administration to conduct group/individual counselling when necessary.
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Roles
The School Supports students who are being bullied and who are bullying by: 1) Contacting parents 2) Enforcing of School Rules and acceptable standards of behaviour 3) Implementing problem solving and conflict resolution processes 4) Modelling appropriate behaviours 5) Providing appropriate curriculum for all 6) Supervising students 7) Providing safe areas 8) Placing students in appropriate classes Uses Student Support Services where necessary in order to develop in the student; resiliency and a sense of self worth and well-being. Involves the police and other agencies as necessary. Openly deals with issues through classroom activities, drama, discussion, publicity against bullying, producing posters and pamphlets etc. Regularly monitors through surveys and data collection. Parent / Caregivers Children who are involved in bullying can be assisted by: Being firm but not aggressive in setting consistent behaviour limits and being positive in the things that are said and done. Listen and take an active interest in your child's social life. You will keep up to date with your child's friendships, but also the disagreements or difficulties that may be occurring. Encourage your child to accept and tolerate differences in others. Watch for signs of distress in your child. There could be an unwillingness to attend school, onset of headaches, and stomach aches. Bicycles or equipment may go missing, or there may be requests for extra pocket money. Other signs may include damaged clothing or books and bruising. There are many reasons why your child may be unsettled at school. Bullying may be a possibility. If you suspect your child is being harassed or involved in bullying others, inform the school immediately and request an interview with either the Principal or Deputy Principal. The school will assist in devising strategies or making contact with outside agencies to provide your child with support both inside and outside the school if necessary. Keep a written record of all the violence, harassment and bullying incidents, including details such as who, what, when, where etc. In the cases of physical violence please do not encourage your child to hit back. It could make matters worse. Build your child's self-confidence by recognising and affirming his/her positive qualities. Students Students who are being bullied should: Try not to show that you are upset as this increases bullying behaviour. Try to ignore the bullying. Walk away quickly and confidently - even if you don't feel that way inside. Try being assertive - speak firmly. Avoid being alone in places where bullying happens. If bullying persists, write down details of who, when, where and why and discuss the problem with a member of school staff as soon as possible. Discuss the problem with your parents/guardian, and lastly never forget; Be proud of who you are - it's good to be an individual. Students can help stop bullying by Not standing by and watching - get help. Showing that you and your friends disapprove. Giving sympathy and support to students who may be victims of bullying. Being careful about making negative remarks - imagine how you might feel. Telling a member of staff if you know of bullying. The victim may be too scared or lonely to tell.
8
School Rules
Be Caring and Compassionate
Be Respectful
Be Honest and Responsible
Be Cooperative
Do Your Best
9
NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL PLAY AREAS – MAP
10
123 Daily Recording Sheet
1
Week ______ M T W T F
2
Room _____
3 – Time Out
1
2
3 – Buddy Room
1
2
3 – Administration
11
ROOM: ________
North Fremantle School Information System (SIS)
TERM 1 2 3 4
WEEK
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NAME
Be Caring and Compassionate (P1) Be Respectful (P2)
Be honest and Responsible (P3) Be Cooperative (P4)
Do Your Best (P5)
Positive Behaviour – Other (P6) Physical Assault (N1)
Verbal abuse of staff (N2) Verbal abuse of students (N3) Damaging property (N4) Negative Behaviour Other (N5)
NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENT TRACKING SHEET
COMMENT
DATE
SIGNATURE
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NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
REFLECTION SHEET Kindergarten – Pre Primary
Name: _____________________________Room No.:_____Year:_____Date:______________ Inappropriate behaviour occurred in: Classroom Other _______________
School Rules
Be Caring and Compassionate Be Respectful Be Honest and Responsible Be Cooperative Do Your Best
1. I did…
2. I need to…
Signatures: Student: Teacher: Parent: ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
Date to be returned to Teacher: ___________________________ 13
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REFLECTION SHEET Year 1 – Year 3 Reported by____________________ Action _______________________
Name: _____________________________Room No.:_____Year:_____Date:______________ Inappropriate behaviour occurred in: Classroom Other _________________ Playground
School Rules
Be Caring and Compassionate Be Respectful Be honest and Responsible Be Cooperative Do Your Best
1. I did… ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 2. I need to… ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Signatures: Student: ______________________________
Teacher ______________________________ Parent: ______________________________
Date to be returned by: _________________________ 14
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REFLECTION SHEET Year 4 – Year 7 Reported by____________________Action_______________________
Name: _____________________________Room No.:_____Year:_____Date:______________ Inappropriate behaviour occurred in: Classroom Other ________________ Playground
School Rules
Be Caring and Compassionate Be Respectful Be honest and Responsible Be Cooperative Do Your Best
1. Reflection on my inappropriate behaviour choice (include School Rules) ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 2. Reflection on how I can improve my behaviour choice (include School Rules) ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Signatures: Student: Teacher: Parent: ______________________________ ______________________________ _____________________________
Date to be returned by: ___________________________
15
(What behaviour have you been asked to stop?)
STOP
(What should I be doing?)
THINK
(What are you going to do now?)
DO
Teacher signature
Parent Signature 16
NORTH FREMANTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
STOP – THINK – DO Today ___________________ was sent to a Buddy Room to complete the attached reflection sheet. Please discuss this incident with you child, sign below and return to school. Thank you for your support.
Reported by____________________ Action _____________________________________________
Inappropriate behaviour occurred in: Classroom Other _________________ Playground
School Rules
Be Caring and Compassionate Be Respectful Be honest and Responsible Be Cooperative Do Your Best
Signatures:
Student:
______________________________
Teacher ______________________________
Parent:
______________________________
Date to be returned by: _________________________ 17
