Wellbeing

At Claymore Public School, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student feels ready to learn. Whether your child needs assistance with their mental, emotional, social, or physical wellbeing, our dedicated staff provide guidance, programs, and resources to help them thrive both at school and in daily life.

How we support student wellbeing at Claymore Public School

Supporting each student’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing is part of everyday school life.

We support student wellbeing through:

• Teachers who help students feel welcome, included, and valued
• Access to school counsellors, psychologists, and specialist staff
• Programs that promote health, social skills, attendance, and positive behaviour
• Support for students who are new or transitioning between year levels
• Clear expectations for behaviour and respectful relationships
• Staff who get to know each child and work closely with their families
• Development of individual health care plans for students
• Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
• Breakfast Club program
• Open communication about wellbeing and available support

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

The implementation of PBL at our school underpins our student welfare system and is implemented with the purpose of fostering a quality learning environment for all members of the school community and maximising learning outcomes for all students.

During weekly PBL lessons, students are explicitly taught important social and behavioural knowledge and skills to support them in being positive members of the school community, and assist them in making positive contributions to society.

PBL focuses on the whole school values; Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner. Students are expected to adhere to these values at all times. Staff explicitly teach these values along with the rules and expectations which are to be modelled by students in every area of the school.

Our whole school awards system is based on rewarding students’ achievements and supports the implementation of PBL principles. The system allows students to achieve 'Catcha' awards and build upon these to achieve levels of merit. The awards system is cumulative, with records of individual students’ awards being maintained at the school.

Merit Award Structure

10 Catchas = A Merit award

5 Merit awards = A Bronze award

3 Bronze awards = A Silver award

2 Silver awards = A Gold award

Claymore Public School PBL Matrix

At Claymore Public School, we use our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Matrix to support students in making positive choices and building a safe, respectful and successful learning environment. The PBL Matrix outlines clear expectations for behaviour across all areas of the school, including classrooms, playgrounds, hallways, toilets, canteen, assembly, office and gates. It helps students to understand what it means to Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner in every setting. The matrix is displayed in every classroom and shared learning space, serving as a daily reminder for students to make responsible decisions and show our school values in action. Staff regularly refer to the matrix to teach, model and reinforce positive behaviour, ensuring consistency and a supportive school culture where every student can thrive.

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