WEEK 10 TERM 3
POSITIVE BEHAVIOURS FOR LEARNING (PB4L)
Our PB4L focus for the Week 1 of Term 4 will be Respecting our School Environment
In the explicit teaching lessons, the expected behaviours taught will be:

1. Putting my rubbish in the correct bin
2. Packing up my toys
3. Putting my lunch box and drink bottle in the class tub
4. Staying in-bounds
5. Cleaning up any mess I make

Examples of behaviours that negatively impact on Respectful, Responsible and Safe
behaviour when Respecting our School Environment to be taught include:

1. Littering
2. Leaving my toys behind
3. Leaving my lunch box or drink bottle behind
3. Going out-of-bounds
5. Leaving a mess 

Our PB4L/SEL (Social & Emotional Learning) focus for the Week 2 of Term 4 will be based on Responsible decision making with the Focus being: Working with others (Being a team).

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

1. Identify the task to be completed.
2. Assign tasks to each person.
3. Discuss ideas in a calm, quiet voice and let everyone share his or her ideas.
4. Take responsibility for your part of the task
5. Work on tasks until completed or when instructed to stop

Examples of behaviours that negatively impact Working with Others (Being a Team) to be taught include:
                   
1. Being bossy
2. Not allowing others to be heard
3. Disrespecting another person’s point of view
4. Not completing my part of the task

We would very much appreciate your discussing these weekly PB4L/SEL 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 over the last two weeks 73 students were given
Citizenship, Merit, Excellence, Library, Uniform  or Playground Affirmation Awards whilst there were 4 incidents of Inappropriate behavior recorded. Thank your girls and boys. Please continue to act respectfully, responsibly, and safely.

END-OF-TERM DISCO
A great day was had by all on Wednesday as we celebrated with an End- of -Term Disco and cake/treat stall. There was certainly a school full of very satisfied tummies thanks to the generous donations of the families of our Year 6 students who provided the very tasty treats. Thank you also to M&M Entertainment Group for the groovy music provided at the disco. I can proudly share that we raised an extraordinary $1358.00 to put towards the Year 6 Graduation.

Mr Gavan Hoctor - Assistant Principal