School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) at St Patrick’s Primary School

At St Patrick’s Primary School, we are committed to fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. As part of this commitment, we implement School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS), a research-based framework designed to promote positive behaviour, enhance student well-being, and support academic success.

What is SWPBS?

SWPBS is a proactive and systematic approach to building a positive school culture. It focuses on teaching and reinforcing clear expectations for behaviour, creating consistency across all settings in the school, and recognising the efforts of students who demonstrate these behaviours.

Rather than reacting to challenges, SWPBS is centred on prevention, ensuring that all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Our Approach

At St Patrick’s, SWPBS is embedded in everything we do. This includes:

• Clear Expectations: We have defined core behavioural expectations that are simple, specific, and easy to remember. These expectations are regularly taught, modelled, and reinforced in all aspects of school life.
• Positive Reinforcement: Students are recognised and celebrated when they demonstrate the expected behaviours. Whether through verbal praise, awards, or other forms of acknowledgment, we highlight and reward positive actions.
• Targeted Support: For students who may require additional guidance, we provide tailored interventions to help them meet behavioural and social-emotional goals.
• Data-Driven Practices: We use data to monitor student behaviour, assess the effectiveness of our strategies, and continuously improve our approach.

Creating a Positive Culture

Our SWPBS framework is not just about behaviour—it’s about creating a supportive school environment where every child feels safe, respected, and ready to learn. By focusing on the positives, we aim to build a culture where kindness, respect, and responsibility are the norm.

Targeted Blitzes

To strengthen specific areas of behaviour, we periodically conduct targeted blitzes—school-wide campaigns that focus on one key expectation or area for improvement. These blitzes involve fun activities, challenges, and rewards, helping to re-engage students and reinforce desired behaviours.

Supporting Every Student

At St Patrick’s, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. SWPBS ensures that each child has the tools and support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working Together

The success of SWPBS relies on the collaboration of our entire school community—students, staff, and families. By working together, we can create a nurturing environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential.

For more information about SWPBS at St Patrick’s Primary School, or to learn how you can support our efforts, please feel free to contact the school office.