Our PB4L focus Week 5 is Respecting Playtimes
In the explicit teaching lessons, the expected behaviours taught will be:
i. Use equipment for its right purpose.
ii. Return all equipment to the correct container.
iii. Return other people’s equipment directly to them.
iv. Return food containers to the class tubs.
v. Tie skipping ropes when returning them.
vi. Walk on the concrete.

Examples of behaviours that negatively impact respectful, responsible, and
safe behaviours when Respecting Playtime to be taught include:
i. Throwing/kicking balls away from the people playing with them.
ii. Hitting people with equipment.
iii. Leaving equipment out on the playground.
iv. Not tying skipping ropes.
v. Leaving food containers on the playground.
vi. Playing chasing games on the concrete.

Our PB4L/SEL focus for Week 6 will be: Having a Conversation
In the explicit teaching lessons, the expected behaviours taught will be:
 
i.  Look at the person.
ii. Use a pleasant voice.
iii. Listen to what the other person says. 
iv. When there is a break in the conversation, ask a question or share your  
    thoughts.
 
Examples of behaviours that negatively impact on Respectful, Responsible and Safe behaviour when Having a Conversation to be taught include:
 
i.   Looking away from the person speaking.
ii.   Shouting
iii.  Ignoring what the other person is saying.
iv.  Interrupting

We would very much appreciate you discussing these weekly focuses with your
children and reviewing the expected and non-acceptable behaviours in our endeavour to see that St Patrick’s is a more respectful, responsible and safe learning community for all.

PB4L Data
It is with pride that I inform you that in the past two weeks 51 students were given
Citizenship, Merit, Library or Uniform Awards or Playground Affirmation Awards
whilst there were 6 incidents of Inappropriate behaviour recorded.