St Dympna's uses a framework called Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) to guide student behaviour. PB4L is designed to help students develop self-discipline within an environment that emphasises safety, support, and respectful relationships. It consists of effective practices and strategies rather than being a specific program.
The school has created a behaviour matrix to provide clear communication and establish a common language among staff and students. This matrix highlights the school's Catholic Identity and serves as a visual reference for expected behaviours, supporting the teaching and reinforcement of positive behaviours.
BEHAVIOUR MATRIX
The approach of recognising positive behaviour aims to encourage students to make appropriate choices. A key aspect of this strategy is the use of a continuum of supports, like academic instruction, which considers that students require varying levels of assistance to achieve success at school.