Behaviour Management at St Matthew's
At St Matthew’s, we believe that a positive discipline policy should be concerned with guidance and instruction and not based primarily on punitive actions. We believe in a proactive approach that utilises positive reinforcement and is sensitive to the needs of each student as an individual.
Our goal is to foster a positive school environment where students feel supported, even when mistakes are made. We believe in learning from these moments while maintaining trust within our school community and upholding a respectful atmosphere for everyone.
Our school rules revolve around four basic premises:
Lead - we lead by caring for ourselves, for others and for our environment
Listen - we listen to and follow instructions
Learn - ee allow teachers to teach and students to learn
Safety - we keep our hands, feet and objects to ourselves
Sometimes, children make mistakes - it's a natural part of growing up and learning. When a child’s behaviour requires attention, a staff member will address the issue carefully. In response to a significant incident, either the classroom teacher or a member of the Leadership Team will reach out to the parents or guardians of all children involved to keep them informed and ensure a collaborative approach to resolving the matter.
It’s important to understand that, for privacy reasons, we do not share the specific details of any consequences or disciplinary actions that may be taken with others outside of the family directly involved. This policy is in place to protect the personal privacy of each child and to ensure that they are treated with dignity and respect.
Our approach to Behaviour Management considers four interrelated aspects of discipline:
- Positive strategies to celebrate appropriate behaviour, including awards and affirmations
- Preventative strategies to encourage appropriate behaviour
- Corrective strategies to address inappropriate behaviour and
If you have any questions about our Behaviour Management processes, please contact me or a member of the Leadership Team.
Mrs Rachel Powell
Co-Ordinator