At Greystanes High School behaviour is managed using the positive behaviour for learning (PBL) model.
This model based around our three core values:
respect
responsibility
active learning.
Positive behaviour for learning at Greystanes High School continues to inspire respect, responsibility and active learning. The PBL program aims to improve social and learning outcomes for students, teachers and the school community. It does this by setting achievable behavioural standards for students and teachers, by identifying problems and explicitly teaching the students appropriate school and community behaviour.
Plan for active learning flowchart
To support students and teachers in the classroom a plan for active learning flowchart has been developed through extensive discussion with all members of staff and all students. This flowchart provides clear and simple strategies to deal with undesirable behaviours. It is placed in all classrooms around the school and is thus highly visible. One of the overriding aims of PBL is to ensure that common practice occurs and all students are treated equitably. Integral to the success of the PBL program is rewarding positive behaviour.
Merit system
Positive behaviours are reinforced with the merit system, where staff award students for demonstrating respect, responsibility and active learning. The merit system comprises of the gold merit and the green merits. The gold merit system is divided in Stage 4, Stage 5 and Stage 6 and is used to frequently reward students for following the core values. Green merits are issued for excellent work or achievement, personal best achievement and school service. Merit cards contribute to school excellence and achievement awards which are presented to students on school assemblies.
Jamberoo
Students who show consistent commitment to the three main school behaviour expectations throughout the year are rewarded with a fun filled day at Jamberoo Recreation Park.
Student voices
Student voices is a team student led and run by the student body. It is a ‘think tank' that solves problems and provides feedback on PBL policy. The team is responsible for organising items to present at the house group assemblies, house group lessons and activities to promote PBL.