Behaviour and Student Engagement
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
At Kruger State School, we believe students learn best in a safe, supportive and positive environment. Our approach to behaviour is guided by Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), a whole-school framework that focuses on teaching, recognising and reinforcing positive behaviour.
Rather than simply responding to behaviour when things go wrong, PBL focuses on explicitly teaching students the behaviours that help them succeed at school. Staff recognise and acknowledge positive choices, while also providing clear guidance and support when behaviour needs to improve.
Our school community is guided by four clear expectations:
- We are Learners
- We are Respectful
- We are Safe
- We are Honest
These expectations are taught in classrooms and reinforced across the school in learning spaces, playgrounds and school events. Each week, classes participate in PBL focus lessons, helping students understand what these expectations look like in different situations.
Recognising Positive Behaviour
Kruger State School values and celebrates students who demonstrate our school expectations. Students may be recognised through a range of acknowledgements, including:
- SNAPs – recognising students who demonstrate our expectations in everyday situations
- SNAP Shop activities – opportunities for students to exchange their SNAPs for special activities and rewards
- Pride of Kruger Awards
The Pride of Kruger Award is presented at Whole School Parade to students who go above and beyond in demonstrating our expectations.
Supporting Positive Behaviour
Our approach to behaviour support is consistent, fair and focused on learning. Students are encouraged to develop responsibility for their actions, make positive choices and contribute to a respectful school community.
The Kruger State School Student Code of Conduct outlines how behaviour is supported and managed across the school and can be accessed here.
Playground Behaviour
Students are expected to demonstrate the Kruger Expectations during playtime. When unsafe or inappropriate behaviour occurs, staff support students to reflect on their actions and learn more appropriate choices. Playground behaviours are referred to the Heads of Deparment – Student Engagement, or Deputy Principal – Student Engagement.
Classroom Behaviour
In classrooms, students are supported to meet the Kruger Expectations through clear routines, explicit teaching and positive reinforcement.
If behaviour concerns arise, teachers use a range of strategies to support students, which includes the use of Ready to Learn Plans, where students select strategies to support themselves to self-regulate and re-engage in learning. Students can also attend Croc Sanctuary for regulation. If matters escalate, teachers make refer students to school leadership. Parents may be contacted by classroom teachers or leadership when additional support is required.
Responsible Use of ICT
Kruger State School expects students to use digital technologies safely and responsibly. Internet activity across the school network is monitored by the Department of Education.
Students and parents agree to an ICT Acceptable Use Agreement upon enrolment. School devices and internet access are to be used for educational purposes only. Misuse of ICT, including harassment or inappropriate online behaviour, may result in serious consequences. Students who have phones from home are expected to sign these in at the Student Services office daily, prior to the commencement of classes.
Suspension and Exclusion
In rare and serious situations, the Principal may implement suspension or exclusion procedures in line with Department of Education policy.
These measures are used only when significant behaviour concerns occur or when the safety of students or staff is at risk. The safety and wellbeing of all students remains the school’s highest priority.
Parents and carers will be notified as soon as possible if these processes are required.