School Wide Expectations - Positive Behaviour For Learning
At Our Lady of Lourdes, we believe in fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where all members of our school community can thrive. Grounded in our Catholic ethos, we work together to ensure that respect, kindness, and responsibility guide our daily interactions.
To help create a positive learning environment, we have four key expectations for all students: Be Merciful, Be Respectful, Be Safe, and Be a Learner. These expectations reflect our values and help shape a school culture where everyone feels supported and encouraged to do their best.
As a Positive Behaviour 4 Learning school, we explicitly teach and model these expectations, reinforcing them in all aspects of school life. Our Behaviour Matrix helps students understand what these expectations look like in different settings, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the year. For example:
Be Merciful |
Be Respectful |
Be Safe |
Be a Learner |
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When students make the wrong choices, we use Restorative Practices to guide them in reflecting on their actions and making amends. This process helps students take responsibility for their behaviour and learn from their experiences. The restorative practice sequence includes the following reflective questions:
- What happened?
- What were you thinking?
- What are you thinking now?
- Who has been hurt or is sad because of what you have done?
- What do you need to do to make things right?
- What will you do differently next time?
By using this approach, we encourage students to develop empathy, take responsibility, and actively contribute to a positive school environment. By working together, we can create a nurturing and respectful school community where every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn.