PB4L in the Playground

The school playground is a space where the students have the opportunity to develop strong friendships and to play in an unstructured, yet supportive environment. The PB4L Framework establishes a safe and respectful play environment outside the classroom at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School. Consistency of expectations supports students in knowing what they can, and what they can’t, do within the playground environment at school. 

The following table identifies the playground expectations:

In the event that a student needs to be corrected on the playground, school staff follow a consistent and simple approach of warning and reminders followed by positive feedback when the student complies with the teacher request. 

If the student continues to engage in inappropriate playground behaviour then a consequence would be put into place eg: shadow the teacher, sit out of play for a period of time. 

If a student is involved in a ‘major’ behaviour the student would be removed from the playground and the incident will be dealt with by a Leadership Team member.

School staff will record minor behaviours in order to collect data about each of the areas of the playground. The recording of student behaviours is not a consequence. Playground data collection is the means by which the school is able to make informed decisions about the play areas within the school.

Mrs Matos