Positive Behaviour for Engaging Learners (PBEL)

At Dural Public School, our Statement of Purpose for PBEL is:

To create a positive and consistent learning environment that promotes a culture of respectful relationships and engages all learners.

Our Expectations

We have three key expectations that guide our efforts at Dural Public School. These are concise, positive, and memorable:

RESPECT

Be polite
Treat others as you would like to be treated
Take pride in yourself, your school, and your community
Be an active listener
Celebrate differences

RESPONSIBILITY

Be safe
Be a good role model
Be cooperative
Make good choices
Care for your environment

SUCCESS

Do your best
Be an active learner
Celebrate your achievements and those of others
Challenge yourself
Be involved

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Reward System

Our students are positively acknowledged for demonstrating the behaviours outlined in our expectations of Respect, Responsibility, and Success. The Dural Diamonds System rewards children for exemplifying these values. Rewards are given throughout the week across all school settings by all staff members.

The Dural Diamonds Reward System works as follows:

10 Pink Diamonds = 1 Silver Award (awarded in the classroom)
3 Silver Awards = 1 Gold Award (awarded in the classroom)
3 Gold Awards = 1 Diamond Pin (awarded at the formal Wednesday assembly)

The Diamond Pin, which can be worn on the student's collar, is earned over their years at Dural Public School, with seven coloured pins to strive for.

For K-2 students, a silver award is issued, and they must collect 10 diamond stamps on the back. After receiving three stamped silvers, they will earn a gold award. All awards are documented in the PBEL box in each classroom.

When a child receives three silver awards, the class teacher records this, and the information is kept for school records. Once a child earns three gold awards, they are placed in the Pink box in the Assistant Principal's office, and their diamond pins are recorded in Student Profiles on School Bytes.

The Dural Diamond Pins include:

Blue
Red
Green
Pink
Orange
Yellow
White

The Double Diamond Book

Every fortnight, one student from each class is selected by their teacher for outstanding work. This student visits Ms. Stone, who records their name in the Double Diamond Book and reinforces their achievements. The students' names are published in the school newsletter, and they also receive two pink diamond awards. Special recognition is given during the formal Wednesday assembly.

Discipline Procedures

At Dural Public School, our discipline system is divided into two categories: Blue Cards for minor misbehaviours and Discipline Referral Forms for major incidents.

Offences and Consequences:

Physical aggression: Suspension/In-school suspension or Major Detention (2-5 detentions, depending on severity)
Vandalism: Major Detention (2-5 detentions, depending on severity)
Major Disobedience/Disruptive behaviour: Major Detention (2-5 detentions, depending on severity)
Inappropriate language (high-level coarse language): Major Detention (2-5 detentions, depending on severity)
Inappropriate language (low-level coarse language): Blue Card (1 time in the Reflection Room); 3 Blue Cards = note home
Contact (pushing, kicking, shoving): Blue Card (1 time in the Reflection Room); 3 Blue Cards = note home
Inappropriate verbal remarks towards others: Blue Card (1 time in the Reflection Room); 3 Blue Cards = note home
Minor Disobedience: Blue Card (1 time in the Reflection Room); 3 Blue Cards = note home

Reflection Room: Operates daily from 1:05 PM to 1:30 PM in the Gili Gili classroom.

For all instances of misbehaviour, including inappropriate language and physical contact, a blue card is issued. The teacher records the incident, and the card is placed in the Assistant Principal's office. If a blue card is issued during the second half of lunch or if further investigation is needed, the reflection session may take place the following day.

Discipline Referral Form: For major incidents such as aggressive behaviour or vandalism, a Discipline Referral Form is completed and submitted to the Assistant Principal. Students in the Reflection Room complete a "Discipline Referral Student Response Form" to reflect on their behaviour and develop constructive conflict resolution strategies.

Parents are notified and asked to review and discuss the form with their child, signing it before it is returned to the Assistant Principal. An email is also sent to inform parents of the incident.