Discipline Philosophy
Nurturing responsible students through the STEeR approach and Students' Creed.
Townsville Primary School believes that discipline is an educational process. We place a strong emphasis in the inculcation of our iDARE2 school values and instilling a strong sense of personal responsibility in our students. We strive towards a positive and safe school environment through our STEeR approach in enacting positive discipline:
· Support – Collectively creating an inviting school that supports students’ holistic growth.
· Teach – Inculcation of values and 21CC competencies.
· Exercise – Opportunities to demonstrate positive behaviour.
· Redirect – Guiding students to take responsibility for their actions through restoration, restitution, and reconciliation.
Students’ Creed
The Students’ Creed serves as aims which guide and motivate Townsville students to be a responsible and respectful student of Townsville and the larger community. The creed is recited daily during the flag raising ceremony.
· I will be neat, clean and appropriately attired.
· I will be punctual and prepared for all school activities.
· I will behave in a manner that is safe for all.
· I will be respectful of others in my words and actions.
· I will care for others’ property and the environment.
· I will observe all rules at all times.
· I will put on my best behaviour in public so as to uphold the good name of the school.
School Rules
· All Townsville students are to abide by the School Rules and uphold the Students’ Creed.
· Details of the school rules can be found in pages 10 to 16 of the Students’ Handbook.
· The school takes a serious view on students’ behaviour and conduct. Consequences will be meted out for offences committed.
Use of Mobile Devices
· Parents who wish to have their children bring their mobile devices (e.g.; handphones and watches with call functions) to school are required to sign the Parent’s Acknowledgement for Use of Mobile Devices (page 16 of Students’ Handbook)
· Students are to adhere to the expected behaviour as stated in the Parent’s Acknowledgement for Use of Mobile Devices.
· Parents can contact the school at 6457 4345 should they need to reach their child urgently during school hours.