Vision & Values- The Wanneroo Way

The Wanneroo Way.

Positive Behaviour Support.

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an evidence-based framework endorsed by the Department of Education. It is designed to promote positive behaviour and create a safe, supportive, and consistent learning environment for all students. It is built on a three-tiered model that incorporates preventive, instructional, and reinforcement strategies to effectively reduce and prevent unproductive behaviours.

The purpose of PBS in our school is to support all students in developing the social, emotional, and behavioural skills needed for success. Through a school-wide approach, PBS aims to:

• improve student engagement and academic achievement
• ensure consistent and fair behaviour expectations across all settings
• strengthen teaching and behaviour management practices
• increase productive teaching and learning time
• build and maintain a positive, respectful, and inclusive school culture

A key component of PBS is the development of clear, school-wide behaviour expectations. The Wanneroo Way is Wanneroo Secondary Colleges PBS Behaviour Matrix. These expectations are explicitly taught, practised, and reinforced so all students understand what positive behaviour looks like in different areas of the school.

To support positive behaviour and reinforce our school’s core values, staff will award STAR Points to students who demonstrate positive behaviour and uphold our shared expectations. Students can save and accumulate their STAR Points throughout the year. Points may be redeemed for prizes from our reward menu, giving students the opportunity to choose incentives that motivate them.

In addition to individual recognition, we also run year group and house competitions. Points earned by students contribute to these larger team goals, which are celebrated and acknowledged throughout the term. This encourages a sense of belonging, teamwork, and pride across the school.

The Wanneroo Secondary College’s PBS Core Statement is:

“S.T.A.R is Wanneroo Secondary College’s Positive Behaviour Support model. Our purpose is to collaborate with the school community to maintain a positive and safe school culture. This program aims to teach pro-social behaviours to support an inclusive college. We know that when good behaviour and quality teaching come together, it empowers our students to “Star” in their learning.”

Wanneroo Secondary College recognises that you, as parents, are the most powerful educative influence in the life of your child. The home and school are complementary forces in the child’s education and therefore parental involvement and interest at all levels is encouraged and appreciated.

Our website provides important information about the operation of the College and outlines the policies and regulations that we as students, teacher and parents will adhere to.

Our Vision Statement is “Star in Your Future”