Positive Behaviour for Learning - P.B.L

MarketPlace Raymond Terrace is proud to support Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning -PBL, the community joint initiative that is a consistent system that helps define, teach and support appropriate behaviour which in turn creates a positive environment. PBL started in 2015 with five schools – Irrawang High School, Irrawang Public School, Raymond Terrace Public School, Hunter River High School and Grahamstown Public School. This was expanded in 2017 with four more participating schools including Medowie Public School, Seaham Public School, Karuah Public School and Salt Ash Public School.

PBL is based on a common set of values that are determined by the community, based on survey results to ensure they address the needs of our Raymond Terrace community.

Using the S.T.A.R.S values of Safety, Trust and honesty, Acting responsibly, Respect and Success these are the expected behaviours everywhere.

Since its launch over seven years ago, PBL has been shown to have a positive impact on the lives of participating children as students respond well once they develop an understanding of expectations. The goal is for the nine local participating schools, parents, businesses, service providers and government agencies to embrace PBL as a framework to give every child the opportunity to reach their full potential. There are currently over 3,000 students that are enrolled in schools that use PBL to support their students, staff, families and community wellbeing.

Participating schools have reported tangible outcomes from PBL including a significant decrease in negative incidences, while attendance and retention has increased. Children feel cared for and safe as PBL provides a worthwhile and mutually beneficial opportunity for parents, families and the community to be more actively involved.   

During the school terms, students and their families gather at MarketPlace Raymond Terrace Food Court on Thursday evenings at 5.30pm to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the young people with weekly PBL Award Winners. Students receive a gift bag with offers and vouchers from participating retailers as a thank you for their positive behaviour. 

In addition to MarketPlace Raymond Terrace, several local business and organisations are consistently invested in the social and emotional well-being of local school students through their support of PBL Awards including Blooms the Chemist, Just Cuts, Donut King, Bakers Delight, Greater Bank 

To find out more about this wonderful community based program please follow the below link!!

Raymond Terrace Community Members are S.T.A.R.S - Everyone, Everywhere, Everytime