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What are our behaviour expectations at St Francis of Assisi?
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. Consistency of expectations supports students in knowing what they can, and what they can not do within the playground environment at school. The following table identifies the playground expectations on the main playground: -
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Common Area |
Being Safe |
Being Respectful |
Being Responsible |
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Main Playground |
Walk to and from the playground Stay within boundaries Use equipment and toys safely Wear your hat on the playground Keep your hands and feet to yourself (no play fighting) Always ask if a staff member can get a ball out of bounds At recess, keep games to a confined space (no running games) No climbing on railings, fences or seats. |
Look after school and personal equipment Use appropriate language to other students, staff and parents Play fairly by taking turns and accepting decisions Show good sportsmanship Follow staff directions |
Use equipment and toys for the intended purpose Clean up after yourself Put rubbish in the bin and/or own lunchbox Follow the instructions promptly Play in the designated area for your grade.
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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.
MATHEMATICS TIPS
- Mathematics today is about understanding number patterns, not learning by rote.
- There is always more than one way to get the right answer.
- Children are taught mental strategies, like using number lines, to figure problems out in their heads.
- Ask ‘What is the question asking you?’
- Practise times tables.
- Don't jump in with the answers.
- Stay positive.
- Talk to the teacher if your child needs more help with their homework.
- This YouTube clip provides more information.
VEGE WEEK
This week we joined many other schools from around NSW to celebrate Vege Week. On Thursday primary schools across NSW attempted to break the record for the most students crunching vegetables at the same time. We were one of them.
WELCOME BBQ
In Week 5, the Parents and Friends held a Welcome BBQ, with many families attending. Thank you to the Parents and Friends for organising this great night. The families all enjoyed the night, especially those who won the Lucky Door Prizes and Mr Gilmore, who was crowned Teacher Handball Champion.
A special thanks to our wonderful P&F and band of helpers who made our night so successful. Thank you again.
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
On Friday 28 February our school participated in the Schools Clean up Australia Day, with all classes responsible for cleaning up part of our local community. Our school clean up was a great way to inspire our students to learn about the impact of rubbish on their local environment while playing an active role in their community.
