Whanaungatanga and Positive Behaviour for Learning

Te Papapa School is a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) school

PB4L is all about understanding and drawing on effective practices that enhance student’s behaviour, engagement, participation and learning. Te Papapa School has been a PB4L school for 10 years. This has created and supported a very inclusive environment for our school community. At Te Papapa School we teach positive behaviour through the use of our school values and a problem solving approach that promotes culturally responsive practices.

Our school values are:

• Mana  |  Respect

• Manaakitanga  |  Caring for each other and the environment

• Mahi Tahi  |  Working and learning together

• Hiranga  |  Excellence

At Te Papapa School, each week we focus on positive behaviours we expect to see around the school. These behaviours are closely aligned to our school values. Students are given the opportunity to discuss and share ideas around feelings and outcomes of certain behaviours, both positive and challenging.

The positive outcomes we see through being a PB4L school are:

• Student are more engaged and supported to manage their learning

• Students take responsibility for their behaviour when they make a mistake

• Students regularly receive verbal praise and recognition for positive behaviour

• Students learn how to communicate and interact with each other respectfully

• Students are encouraged to set goals and self-reflect on their learning and behaviour

• Positive behaviour is celebrated in class, syndicates and across the school

• Students feel cared for and develop positive relationships which are central to the development of a supportive learning environment