PB4L
(Positive Behaviour for Learning)
As a school, we desire to develop a caring community with HEART, where everyone embraces our values so that we learn together and soar to new heights.
What is PB4L?
PB4L is a long-term, systematic approach which addresses behaviours, improves children’s well-being, and increases educational achievement.
By strengthening relationships and creating more positive home and school environments, we remove barriers to engagement and improve students’ chances to achieve at school and beyond.
PB4L is helping New Zealand schools build a culture where positive behaviour and learning is a way of life.
Wigram Primary PB4L Purpose Statement:
At Wigram Primary School we value Hauora, Explore, Aspire, Respect and Taonga.
As a school, we desire to develop a caring community with HEART, where everyone embraces our values so that we learn together and soar to new heights.
We have developed a behaviour matrix which guides our fortnightly PB4L focus. This reinforces the HEART values and expected behaviours. We share each focus through Hero, to encourage parents to discuss with their child and raise awareness of what we are covering.
At our school, we have a clear process that we use to assist children with their learning and behaviour. The child’s needs are at the centre and the school works with multiple agencies in order to gain the best outcomes for the child. We value home-school partnerships and encourage parents to get in touch with us at any point if they would like to discuss their child’s learning.
Our reward systems:
- Kahu Cards are given to students free and frequently to reward positive behaviours
- Kahu Cards are converted into house points
- Individual Kahu Cards are also drawn out to receive a Duffy book
- HEART Awards are presented fortnightly at school assembly
- The winning house each fortnight at Caught Being Good assembly receive a bonus 10 minutes playtime the following Monday