Wellbeing

At our school, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We want every student to feel safe, included and ready to learn. Whether your child needs help with their mental, emotional, social or physical wellbeing, we are here to help them thrive at school and in daily life.

Student wellbeing is strengthened when every member of the school community feels safe, respected, valued, and supported. To promote a positive and inclusive environment, all students are expected to adhere to the NSW Department of Education's Behaviour Code for Students in their daily interactions, conduct, and participation in school life.

The Behaviour Code for Students outlines the expectations that help create a culture of respect, responsibility, and safety. By treating others with dignity, making positive choices, following reasonable expectations, and contributing to a supportive school environment, students play an important role in protecting their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.

Our school is committed to fostering a culture where students feel connected, supported, and empowered to learn. Through positive relationships, shared responsibility, and a commitment to the Behaviour Code for Students, we work together to ensure all students can connect, succeed, thrive, and learn.

How we support student wellbeing

Supporting each student’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing is part of everyday school life.

We do this through:

• teachers who help students feel welcome and included
• access to school counsellors, school psychologists and specialist staff
• programs that support health, social skills, attendance and positive behaviour
• help for students who are new or changing year levels
• clear expectations for behaviour and respectful relationships
• staff who get to know each child and work closely with families
• developing health care plans for students
• open communication about wellbeing and support.

Visit Our principal and staff to learn about our wellbeing and specialist support staff.

Student Wellbeing

Like all NSW public schools, we provide safe learning and teaching environments to encourage healthy, happy, successful and productive students.

The department is committed to creating quality learning opportunities for children and young people. These opportunities support wellbeing through positive and respectful relationships and fostering a sense of belonging to the school and community.

The Wellbeing Framework for Schools helps schools support the cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development of students and allows them to connect, succeed and thrive throughout their education.

Student Wellbeing Hub

The Student Wellbeing Hub is where students and parents can find information and advice about important topics like bullying, online safety, communicating with your parents or child and the school, and much more, to help you make your learning journey a safe and positive one.

Access the website here: Student Wellbeing Hub | Home

Student Learning Behaviours (The 5Ps)

The 5Ps are a framework that describes the five learning behaviours expected of students at all times, with specific actions for each to guide students towards success. These behaviours ensure that all students are able to engage with their learning and maximise their opportunity for growth and achievement. Additionally, these behaviours and actions are key to success beyond the classroom and position students to find success after their time at Hurlstone Agricultural High School.

This framework also aims to establish a consistent language of learning behaviour management across all classes and amongst all teachers to establish predictable and achievable routines for all students. In much the same way that the Quality Teaching Framework provides teachers with a common language for pedagogy, the 5Ps provides teachers with a common language for expectations and behaviour.

Finally, in addition to outlining the school's minimum expectations for student engagement with learning, the 5Ps are a central pillar to our wellbeing support of students. The 5Ps provide effective, timely and nuanced feedback to parents/carers regarding their child's engagement and successes. With more specific feedback, the school and parents/carers can support all students to engage with their learning to the best of their abilities as a team.

The 5Ps

Punctual

At Hurlstone Agricultural High School, we demonstrate our commitment to learning and achievement by being punctual for our learning. We show this by:

• Arriving to class on time.
• Lining up outside the learning space as required.
• Waiting quietly before entering the learning space under the direction of a teacher

Prepared

At Hurlstone Agricultural High School, we demonstrate our commitment to learning and achievement by being prepared for our learning. We show this by:

• Wearing the full correct uniform for that course.
• Working safely in our allocated space.
• Immediately unpacking all necessary equipment required for the lesson.
• Keeping our phones off and out of sight, as well as any paired devices.

Productive

At Hurlstone Agricultural High School, we demonstrate our commitment to learning and achievement by being productive in our learning. We show this by:

• Setting high expectations for ourselves and working to the best of our abilities.
• Listening attentively and following all teacher instructions.
• Completing all class tasks and homework promptly and participating actively in group learning activities.

Polite

At Hurlstone Agricultural High School, we demonstrate our commitment to learning and achievement by being polite at all times. We show this by:

• Remaining silent whilst the teacher is addressing the class.
• Showing respect to teachers, students, resources and the school environment.
• Waiting calmly and respectfully for our turn to speak.
• Not speaking over the top of others or using inappropriate language.
• Waiting to be told to pack up and be dismissed by your teacher.

Positive

At Hurlstone Agricultural High School, we demonstrate our commitment to learning and achievement by being positive towards our learning. We show this by:

• Engaging in active and positive learning.
• Making positive and meaningful contributions to class discussions.
• Taking personal responsibility for our own actions and learning.

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