Attached to this newsletter is a copy of the Classroom and Playground Behaviour Matrices. The purpose of this publication is to define for students, through examples, behaviours which are classified as respectful, responsible, and safe in all aspects of a student’s day at St Patrick’s.
At St Patrick’s School we are prioritising Building a Culture of Respect as respect is the foundation upon which we build healthy relationships. As such we would very much appreciate your discussing the Classroom and Playground Behaviour Matrices with your children and reviewing the expected and behaviours in our endeavour to see that St Patrick’s is a more respectful, responsible, and safe learning community for all.

In the explicit teaching lessons, the expected behaviours taught will be:
1. Walk to the toilet
2. Flush the toilet after use
3. Wash hands using one pump of soap
4. Be quiet during toilet visits
5. Walk quickly and quietly back to class

Examples of behaviours that negatively impact respectful, responsible and
safe behaviours in the Toilets to be taught include:
1. Running, playing or shouting in or near the toilet
2. Putting soap on the toilet floor
3. Locking myself in the toilet
4. Putting toilet rolls into the toilet