SMART
Quakers Hill High School uses school-wide systems that focus on teaching, modelling and reinforcing positive behaviour. Our SMART code outlines the five key qualities we expect all students to demonstrate: Safe, Motivated, Academic, Respectful and Tolerant.
Being SMART at Quakers Hill High School
At Quakers Hill High School, our philosophy is built on high expectations for behaviour and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and positive school culture. We use proactive, school-wide strategies to clearly define, teach and support behaviours that help students learn and thrive.
Positive behaviour support operates across all classroom and non-classroom settings. It is a systems-based approach that strengthens the school environment by making:
- appropriate behaviour efficient, relevant and rewarding, and
- inappropriate behaviour less effective.
Through our SMART framework, we aim to create a school climate where positive behaviour is the norm and every student can learn successfully.
At Quakers Hill High School we are SMART
Students who are safe:
- follow staff instructions
- move carefully and calmly around the school
- dress appropriately for each activity
- line up sensibly outside the classroom
- use all equipment correctly
- notify staff of concerns
- stay within school boundaries
- keep the school free from drugs, alcohol and dangerous items.
Students who are motivated:
- attend class prepared and on time
- take responsibility for their learning
- complete set preparation for lessons
- set goals and work towards achieving them
- accept challenges
- take pride in themselves and their school
- participate in school activities
- try without fear of failure.
Students who are academic:
- complete work with genuine effort
- work to the best of their ability
- prepare for assessments and tasks
- seek and accept help when needed
- apply skills and knowledge across subjects
- meet deadlines and produce original work
- use available resources effectively
- work successfully in groups or independently
- explore additional learning opportunities.
Students who are respectful:
- show respect to all members of the school community
- take responsibility for their behaviour
- allow others to learn without disruption
- recognise the rights of others
- demonstrate politeness
- care for personal and school property
- encourage their peers
- acknowledge the work of others.
Students who are tolerant:
- treat others fairly and value diversity
- accept individual differences
- show sensitivity to others’ needs and feelings
- listen to different viewpoints
- resolve conflict peacefully
- embrace inclusivity
- act fairly and kindly
- understand that mistakes are part of learning
- show patience towards others.
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