Our PB4L focus for next week (Week 5) is Respecting Playtimes

In the explicit teaching lessons the expected behaviours taught will be:

• Use equipment for its right purpose
• Return all equipment to the correct container
• Return other people’s equipment directly to them
• Return food containers to the class tubs
• Tie skipping ropes when returning them
• Walk on the concrete             

Examples of behaviours that negatively impact Respectful, responsible and safe behaviours when Respecting Playtime to be taught include:

• Throwing/kicking balls away from the people playing with them
• Hitting people with equipment
• Leaving equipment out on the playground
• Not tying skipping ropes
• Leaving food containers on the playground
• Playing chasing games on the concrete

Our PB4L focus for (Week 6) is Good Sportsmanship

In the explicit teaching lessons the expected behaviours taught will be:

• Waiting my turn
• Using good manners
• Playing by the rules (playing fairly)
• Encouraging others
• Keeping my hands, feet and objects to myself
• Taking it when I’m out
• Being a gracious winner

Examples of behaviours that negatively impact on Respectful, Responsible and Safe Sportsmanship to be taught include:

• Pushing in
• Talking rudely to others (screaming)Ignoring the rules
• Making hurtful comments (putting people down)
• Being physically aggressive
• Not taking it out
• Being a sore loser             

We would very much appreciate your 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 since the beginning of Term 1, 71 students were given Citizenship, Merit, Library or Uniform Awards or Playground Affirmation Awards. 

Congratulations boys and girls. This is wonderful news to share.

Please continue to act respectfully, responsibly and safely.

Mr Gavan Hoctor - Assistant Principal