SMART

Quakers Hill High School is supported by a range of school-wide systems focused on teaching, modelling, and consistently encouraging positive behaviour that supports learning and growth for everyone. Our SMART code outlines the five essential qualities we expect from all staff, students, and community members: Safe, Motivated, Academic, Respectful, and Tolerant.

Being SMART at Quakers Hill High School

At Quakers Hill High School, our learning philosophy is based on high expectations for behaviour and a strong commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and positive school culture. We employ proactive, school-wide strategies to clearly define, teach, and support the development of pro-social behaviours that help students learn and thrive.

Students are explicitly taught pro-social values and behaviours to support their success in both classroom and non-classroom settings.

Through our SMART framework, we foster a school climate where positive behaviour is expected and normalised, allowing every student and staff member to experience success throughout the school environment.

At Quakers Hill High School we are SMART

Safe

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.
Motivated

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.
Academic

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.
Respectful

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.
Tolerant

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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