Information for Parents

At Sacred Heart, we want every student to feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been reviewing how we approach behaviour in the Junior School, especially low-level behaviours that can quietly impact learning and classroom culture.

We believe every student has the right to learn, and every teacher has the right to teach, without ongoing disruption. Our new Behaviour Management Framework supports this by providing a clear, consistent process that focuses on student choice, fair consequences, and opportunities to reflect and reset.

What’s Changing?

We’re introducing a stepped approach that responds in the moment and supports students to take ownership of their actions. You’ll see this visualised in the attached flowchart, which will also be displayed in classrooms.

The Steps:

• Remind – A quiet redirection to help a student get back on track.

• Warn – A clear explanation that a continued choice may lead to consequences.

• Act – If behaviour continues, the student is exited from class to reflect and reset.

What Does This Address?

We will use a rolling 14-day window (aligned to our two-week timetable) to track behaviour patterns. This helps us spot trends early and follow up when needed. We will monitor:

• Low-level classroom behaviours

• Uniform expectations

• Punctuality

This helps us intervene early and fairly when students may need extra support to achieve their best.

Changes to Parent Communication

We will no longer notify families about each individual incident. Instead, we will be in touch by email or phone when repeated behaviours occur that trigger reflection sessions. This gives teachers time to focus on students in the moment, while still keeping families informed and involved when needed.

Celebrating Growth

We’re also increasing how often staff send commendations, to highlight and celebrate when students show great effort, growth, or values like compassion and respect. This is an area we see great potential in and will continue to develop.

This approach is about helping students reflect, take responsibility, and return to learning. If you would like to talk it through, please do not hesitate to get in touch with your child’s Year Level Leader.