School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS)

Our School Values

At BHPS, we focus on teaching four core values that guide our behaviour:

1. Respect – Treating everyone with care, kindness, and appreciation. This includes respecting yourself, others, property, and the environment.
2. Compassion – Being kind, understanding, and willing to help others, especially those who may be different from you.
3. Resilience – Showing strength and confidence in difficult situations. This means not giving up and staying positive even when things are hard.
4. Integrity – Acting honestly, fairly, and respectfully toward others, and always being truthful.

We use a Behaviour Matrix across the school to remind students of these values and how they should behave in different situations.

Why is SWPBS Important?

SWPBS helps create a positive and safe learning environment by:
● Teaching students the right way to behave.
● Preventing problems before they happen.
● Encouraging students to make good choices, both socially and academically.

SWPBS is a ‘wraparound’ approach, meaning it involves input from everyone – teachers, staff, students, families, and the local community – to support students’ success and integral to our school culture.

BHPS Value Token Acknowledgement System

To help students stay motivated and engaged, we use a Value Token Acknowledgement System. This system rewards students for making positive choices and showing the behaviours we value.

This ensures:
● Encourages Positive Behaviour: Students are more likely to repeat positive actions when they are rewarded.

● Motivates Students: When students can choose rewards that matter to them, they stay engaged and motivated.

● Builds a Positive School Culture: Schools that reward good behaviour create a safer, more welcoming environment for everyone.

● Shows Progress: Rewards provide students with a clear sign of their progress and success.

● Positive Feedback: Students learn what’s expected by receiving praise and rewards for following the rules.

At BHPS, students are recognised and rewarded for their effort, and their achievements help create a positive, encouraging school culture.