What is PBL?

​

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.

 

PBL is designed to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.​​​​

​

The PBL Matrix
 

The PBL Matrix explicitly lists the expected behaviours at St Patrick's Primary School. These behaviours are divided into the three values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility. Each week a behaviour is unpacked at assembly and focussed on with a lesson in class, these behaviours are reinforced with the use of a token system, with students 'cashing' in their tokens for various experiences within the school environment, such as School Discos, lunch with the Principal and Free Dress Days.

 

Each week, a new focus value will be highlighted, and all staff will reinforce these values consistently across the school. 

​

PBL Rewards

​

At St Patrick’s Primary School, we use a token reward system to recognise and encourage students who demonstrate the expected behaviours outlined in our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) matrix. Students earn tokens when they display these behaviours and can save them up over time. Once they have collected enough tokens, students can choose a reward from our PBL Rewards Menu.

​

PBL rewards acknowledge students' efforts, reinforce our school expectations and encourage students to consistently demonstrate resilience, respect and responsibility.