Managing Behaviour/ Whakatau Whanonga

WE BELIEVE THAT:

• Carlton is a school where learning is optimised and students feel safe.

• everyone can develop self awareness and accept responsibility for their own actions. Growth, self discipline and responsibility are enhanced by providing an environment where appropriate behaviours are recognised and celebrated so students have increasing opportunity to make positive decisions and choices.

• the safety and well-being of each individual student is a priority. No individual student’s rights shall over-ride the right to physical and emotional safety of their peers.

• having a dedicated Behaviour Management Team who are responsible for administering all behaviour management programmes, liaise with families and agencies, and support a safe  school environment.

• a supportive  Board of Trustees that strongly advocates for student welfare by resourcing behaviour management initiatives, (and taking the necessary steps to stand down or exclude students should it be necessary) enables teachers and students to work in a positive environment.

 STRATEGIES WE USE:

• acknowledging positive and appropriate behaviours through compliments, house points, class privileges and merit certificates.

• ensuring class and school values are clearly evident in the classroom and regularly referred to.

• using the language of ‘choices’ and ‘consequences’ when discussing behaviours. 

On the occasions where student behaviour in the classroom or playground requires consequences they may be:-

• Family is contacted to talk with staff whenever there is an issue of concern.

• Supervised playground group.

• Behaviour support programme.

• Regular home / school communication.

• Referral to support personnel (e.g. senior management, SWiS, RTLB etc)

Contact:

Office: em: carltonoffice@welearn.school.nz

ph: 06 3450336