Vision, motto and values
As a school community, we aim to create an inclusive culture that is represented by our vision; that every child at Newtown State School aspires to be a successful learner; to attain excellence in personal achievement and behaviour. This vision informs our decision making and planning to enable our motto, every child, every day, excellence in education. 21st Century learning recognises the essential link between learning, positive behaviour and wellbeing.
We appreciate the value of working as a team and we especially recognise the significance and impact of the connection between the school, its families and the wider community. We aim to build relationships that are open, honest, and based on mutual respect.
Newtown State School is as committed to providing a safe, respectful and responsible learning and working environment as it is committed to ensuring students achieve success in the curriculum.
Newtown State School is, what is known as a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school. The goal of PBL is to improve and maximise academic and social outcomes for all students. PBL is about creating environments to increase the likelihood that students learn and use appropriate behaviours. Our vision clearly outlines the high expectations we have of our students, and indeed of all members of our school community. Our expectations are based on three values; safety, respect and responsibility. These values form the foundation of the expectations that are explicitly taught to students.
The school Student Code of Conduct provides an overview of how PBL is implemented at Newtown State School. It outlines how positive behaviour is acknowledged and how problem behaviour is managed so that the learning and teaching in our school can be effective and students can participate positively within our school community. The plan is developed in consultation with the school community and has the endorsement of the Newtown State School Parents and Citizens Association and the Assistant Regional Director. It is available for viewing in Forms and Documents.