At Bardon State School, we believe that learning goes beyond the curriculum — it includes helping students grow into respectful, responsible, safe, and engaged learners.
Our approach to behaviour is outlined in the Student Code of Conduct 2025-2028, which is available in the Key Policies section of our website and included in our Welcome Pack. We encourage families to read through this document to understand how we support positive behaviour across the school.
Our four core expectations are:
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
- Be Safe
- Be an Active Learner
These expectations are taught to all students and are visible in classrooms and shared areas throughout the school. Teachers regularly reinforce them and support students to practise these behaviours in a range of settings.
We recognise that behaviour is something students learn, just like reading or maths. Not every child gets it right straight away — and that’s okay. We provide guidance, support, and fair consequences to help students reflect on their choices and learn new ways to respond.
Some students may need additional support. If so, we work closely with families to create individual behaviour support plans tailored to the child’s needs. These plans help ensure each student feels supported and can succeed.
Our school also takes a strong stand against bullying. Programs such as, Do the High 5 and Play is the Way are key tools we use to explicitly teach students how to recognise and respond to challenging or inappropriate behaviour. Our strategies are regularly reviewed and adapted to ensure they remain relevant, effective, and reflective of our students' needs and community context. We encourage students to speak to their classroom teacher, a staff member on duty, or school leadership if they feel unsafe or have ongoing concerns.
Families play a vital role in supporting positive behaviour. If you ever have concerns or questions, we welcome you to speak with your child’s teacher or a member of the leadership team.
Together, we can help every child feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.