SWPBS is an evidence-based school improvement approach that creates a positive and supportive learning environment for all students. It focuses on teaching and reinforcing positive behaviours while providing targeted assistance to students who may need extra support, leading to a more successful and inclusive learning community. When implemented well, it ensures that all students receive support to maximise behavioural, wellbeing and academic growth.
At Riverwalk Primary School, we are committed to establishing a positive school culture that promotes confidence, builds resilience and supports empowerment and collaboration.
Our safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment supports all learners to achieve academic, social, emotional and physical excellence.
This is achieved through our whole school approach to the School Wide Positive Behaviour framework.
When School Wide Positive Behaviour is implemented, teachers and students have more time to focus on relationships and classroom instruction. Students and staff benefit from:
- increased respectful and positive behaviour
- increased time focused on instruction
- improved social-emotional wellbeing
- positive and respectful relationships among students and staff
- increased adoption of evidence-based instructional practices
- a predictable learning environment with improved perceptions of safety and increased attendance