POSITIVE BEHAVIOURS FOR LEARNING (PB4L), SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL)
Our PB4L/SEL focus for Week 3 will be: Having a Conversation
In the explicit teaching lessons, the expected behaviours taught will be:
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a pleasant voice.
3. Listen to what the other person says. 
4. 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:
1.Looking away from the person speaking.
2. Shouting
3. Ignoring what they are saying.
4. Interrupting

Our PB4L/SEL focus for Week 4 will be: Sharing with other Others
In the explicit teaching lessons, the expected behaviours taught will be:
1. Let the person use the item first.
2. Ask if you can use it later.
3. Offer it back to the other person after you have used it.

Examples of behaviours that negatively impact on Respectful, Responsible and Safe behaviour when Sharing with other Others to be taught include:
1. Using the item without asking
2. Snatching the item from the other person

PB4L Data
It is with pride that I inform you that in the last two weeks 27 students were given Citizenship, Merit or Library Awards whilst there were 4 incidents of Inappropriate behaviour recorded. Please continue to act respectfully, responsibly, and safely girls and boys. Thank you

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.