Esk State School is a Positive Behaviour For Learning (PBL) school. Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a whole-school approach to creating a safe and supportive environment that has a strong evidence-base and is used in many Queensland state schools. PBL is a key strategy in the school and is prioritised through the School's Strategic Planning, the DoE Strategic Plan, Pedagogical Framework, Student Learning and Wellbeing Framework and Inclusive Policies.
PBL schools understand that problem behaviour serves a purpose for their students. The fastest way to turn problem behaviour around is by teaching them acceptable and appropriate ways to get what they need.
PBL is not a program. It is an organisational framework for identifying, adopting and applying evidence-based practices for building and supporting academic and social success for all students. PBL ensures that all students have the social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school and beyond. PBL assists schools to teach students expected social behaviours and, when implemented with integrity, it is an effective strategy for preventing school-based behaviour problems including violence and bullying. Teaching and supporting social behavioural skills creates student mental and behavioural wellbeing and contributes to improving the effectiveness of academic support systems.
Academic Awards, Rewards Day, Attendance Rates, The Bell Song etc are all tied together through our PBL Behavioural Expectations.
