St Patrick's Primary School, Kilmore
A member of Marist Schools Australia
"Pilgrims of Hope - Look Beyond"
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a school-wide framework that explicitly teaches, models, and reinforces positive behaviors to create a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for all students.
What is PBL?
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Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is an evidence-based framework that promotes positive behaviour in schools. PBL helps students develop important social and emotional skills that contribute to their success in school and beyond. It focuses on teaching, modelling, and reinforcing positive behaviours that align with the school’s values and expectations.
This initiative is designed to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
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How was PBL developed at St. Patrick’s?
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The PBL staff team have worked closely with staff, students, and parents to ensure the initiative is tailored to meet the unique needs of our school community. Throughout this process the values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility were selected and a matrix of expected behaviours was developed, this outlines the behaviours we hope to see in all students. These behaviours are linked to our school values, and will be explicitly taught throughout the year.
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The PBL Matrix
The PBL matrix will guide students on how to behave respectfully, responsibly, and with resilience across different areas of the school. This includes behaviours in classrooms, the playground, the hallways, the library, and all other school environments.
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Each week, a new focus value will be highlighted, and all staff will reinforce these values consistently across the school.