St. Joseph’s School strives to ensure all children feel cared for and valued by all the adults working within the school.

Research evidence informs us that - 

• Students achieve better outcomes when they are accepted, valued, respected and included.
• Students’ value teachers who have clear boundaries and expectations, demonstrate a friendly, fair and respectful manner, see the good in all (regardless of behaviour) and take a genuine interest in them. 

Building positive relationships involves at our school involves:

• Understanding each student’s background and context (social, emotional, cultural, societal, academic)
• Conveying to students that they are worthwhile and accepted as individuals, despite any difficulties they may be experiencing
• Knowing the interests and strengths of each student
• The belief that every student is capable of making progress
• Creating an environment where challenge is expected, normal and safe
• Building and fostering strong relationships across the whole school community
• Working collegially to share expertise
• Using interpersonal skills to establish and maintain respectful relationships
• Teaching and modelling respectful relationships through appropriate language, teaching practice and decision making
• Encouraging students to collaboratively participate in social action and leadership initiatives that contribute to the culture and reflect the charism of the school
  
  Whole School Approach to Positive Behaviour Co-ordinators

Trish Martin and Travis Newton