Kennington Primary School is Committed to the Child Safe Standards
School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) at Kennington Primary School
At Kennington Primary School, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Our approach is guided by School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS), which focuses on explicitly teaching expected behaviours, acknowledging when students demonstrate these behaviours, and responding to inappropriate behaviour in a consistent and predictable way.
SWPBS is not a program, but a whole-school approach. It ensures that across all classrooms, playgrounds and learning spaces, students experience the same clear expectations, language and support. This consistency helps students feel safe, know what is expected, and be supported to succeed both socially and academically.
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Teaching Expected Behaviour
A key part of SWPBS at our school is the explicit teaching of expected behaviours. Each week, classes engage in a short, focused lesson where a specific behaviour is taught, modelled and practised. These lessons are aligned with our school values of Respect, Resilience and Personal Best, and are supported by our behaviour matrix which outlines what these look like across different settings (ALWAYS, INSIDE and OUTSIDE).
Teachers use consistent language and provide opportunities for students to practise these behaviours in real contexts. This ensures students are not just told what to do, but are actively taught and supported to understand how to be successful learners and community members.
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Acknowledging Expected Behaviour
Recognising and reinforcing positive behaviour is a key part of our approach. At Kennington Primary School, we place a strong focus on noticing and acknowledging when students demonstrate our expected behaviours.
We use a Values Jar system to celebrate this across multiple levels:
• Individual Values Jars: Students receive stickers when they demonstrate expected behaviours. Once their jar is full, they celebrate this achievement.
• Class Values Jars: When students reach individual milestones, they contribute to their class jar, building a shared sense of success.
• Whole School Values Jar: Classes also contribute to a whole-school jar, promoting a collective responsibility and celebration of positive behaviour across the school.
This system helps build motivation, reinforces positive choices, and strengthens our whole-school culture.
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Discouraging Inappropriate Behaviour
As part of our SWPBS journey, we are continuing to strengthen how we respond to inappropriate behaviour in a consistent and predictable way.
A key step in this work has been gathering feedback from staff, students and families about what behaviours are considered minor or major. This has helped us build a shared understanding across our school community, while ensuring our approach reflects both professional judgement and community expectations.
Staff have worked together to define minor and major behaviours, using this feedback alongside whole-school discussions. This supports greater consistency across classrooms and playgrounds, so students experience clear and predictable responses no matter where they are.
We are also developing a consistent response approach that focuses on:
• re-teaching expected behaviours
• supporting students to reflect on their actions
• helping students make more positive choices moving forward
This work is ongoing, and we will continue to refine our practices through staff collaboration, professional learning and community feedback. Our goal is to ensure all students are supported with clear, fair and consistent responses that prioritise learning, safety and positive relationships.
At Kennington Primary School, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student is valued and supported to fully participate, learn, develop and succeed.
We believe all students have the right to access education on the same basis as their peers. Our inclusive approach focuses on recognising each student’s strengths, providing appropriate supports, and fostering a strong sense of belonging within our school community.
Disability Inclusion Leader
Our Disability Inclusion Leader works as part of the Wellbeing Leadership Team to ensure that students with disability are supported to access and participate in all aspects of school life.
This role involves working closely with staff to design and implement a range of reasonable adjustments, tailored to each student’s unique learning and wellbeing needs.
We take a proactive and collaborative approach to identifying and supporting students who may require a higher level of adjustment. This includes working in partnership with:
- Families and carers
- Classroom teachers
- Education support staff
- School-based and Department specialists
- External professionals who support students beyond the school
This team approach ensures that each student’s needs are well understood and consistently supported.
Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP)
A central part of this work is leading the Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) process.
The DIP is a Department of Education process used to apply for additional funding to further support students with additional needs. It involves:
- Drawing on specialist recommendations to inform appropriate adjustments
- Collecting high-quality evidence to demonstrate the student specific learning and wellbeing supports in place across the school
Importantly, the Disability Inclusion Profile is a strengths-based process. Families are valued partners, and parents and carers are actively involved in the profile meeting. This provides an opportunity to:
- Share insights about their child
- Celebrate strengths and progress
- Contribute to decisions about supports that will best help their child succeed
Our Commitment
At Kennington Primary School, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do—ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn, grow and belong.
Assembly
Our weekly Assembly is a special time for the Kennington Primary School community to come together. Each Friday, students and staff gather to celebrate achievements, share important updates, and look ahead to the week to come.
A highlight of our Assembly is proudly signing both the National Anthem and our school song in Auslan—something that reflects our inclusive and connected school culture.
Assembly is held in the Amphitheatre every Friday at 2:30pm, and families are always welcome to join us.
Organised Play
We understand that some students benefit from extra structure and support during playtimes. Our Organised Play program provides this in a thoughtful and personalised way.
Students may receive additional adult support or work with staff to create their own Organised Play Schedule. This helps build a consistent and predictable routine, often incorporating Lunch Clubs and other supervised spaces.
Through this approach, students are supported to develop positive play habits, build friendships, and strengthen their social skills in a safe and structured environment.
Environment Centre
Our Environment Centre is a unique outdoor learning space that sparks curiosity and hands-on discovery.
Home to our school chickens, garden beds, greenhouse and Gaga Pit, this area is used during scheduled class sessions or supervised breaks. Students explore sustainability, care for living things, and learn how to respectfully engage with the environment.
It’s a place where learning comes to life – encouraging responsibility, teamwork and a love of nature.
Breakfast Club
Start the day the right way at Breakfast Club! Students are invited to enjoy a nutritious breakfast in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
We offer a range of options including cereal, toast with spreads such as Vegemite, jam or honey, and both warm and cold Milo during winter.
Breakfast Club runs in the school canteen on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8:15–8:45am.
Morning Club
Morning Club provides an active start to the day, supporting students to feel energised and ready to learn.
Held our school Stadium, sessions include a variety of fun and active options such as running, skills and drills, fundamental motor skills, circuit activities, strength work and age-appropriate yoga.
Open to all students, Morning Club runs on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 8:15 – 8:45am.
Our Lunch Clubs offer inclusive and structured alternatives during playtimes. They are ideal for students who prefer quieter activities or benefit from more supported social environments.
Each club is supervised by a teacher and provides a safe space for students to connect, build friendships and develop new skills.
Kids Club
Kids Club runs every day across both lunch breaks in a welcoming classroom within the BER building.
Filled with games, creative resources and opportunities for imaginative play, it’s a great space for individuals or small groups. Whether students are looking for some quiet time or hoping to make new friends, Kids Club offers something for everyone.
Gardening Club
Held once a week in the Environment Centre, Gardening Club brings together students who enjoy working outdoors and connecting with nature.
Students learn practical gardening skills such as planting, watering, mulching and weeding – all while spending time with like-minded peers in a calm and engaging setting.
Art Club
Once a week, our art room becomes a hub of creativity during Art Club.
Guided by one of our Art teachers, students explore different materials and techniques while expressing their creativity. To ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate, Art Club rotates between year level groups each term.
Chess Club
Chess Club takes place in the Library once a week during second lunch. Students can play chess with like-minded peers and make new friends in the process.
Library
Our school library is open each day during second recess. In this quiet and relaxed environment students can read, borrow books, or engage in other calm activities with friends.
Children have the right to be safe and protected, including at school – http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/childsafe
Here is our Child Safe Standards List
Linked is our Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy
Linked is our Duty of Care Policy
Our Bullying Prevention Policy is attached
If you are looking for our Values and School Philosophy you have found it!