Rules and policies are in place to make sure your child remains safe and well at school.
Visit the NSW Department of Education’s policy library for all current operational policies.
Our school uses the department's School Community Charter to ensure all of our communication is collaborative and respectful.
Attendance and absences
Students must attend school regularly so they can achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options.
In NSW, all children from the age of 6 are legally required to attend school or be registered for home schooling through the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). All students must complete Year 10, or its equivalent and remain in school, employment or training until they turn 17.
For more information about compulsory school attendance, visit:
Anti-bullying
Bullying behaviour has three key features. It involves the intentional misuse of power in a relationship. It is ongoing and repeated, and it involves behaviours that can cause harm. The NSW Department of Education requires all NSW public schools to have an Anti-bullying Plan which details the strategies implemented to reduce student bullying behaviours.
To read more on anti-bullying, visit the link below and/or download the school antibullying plan:
NSW Anti-bullying website
School frameworks (school rules)
As well as following the department’s operational policies, we have developed frameworks for our students in line with our school’s values and commitments.
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a proactive framework aimed at promoting positive behaviour and creating a supportive school environment. At Yowie Bay Public School, PBL is implemented through a systematic approach that includes defining clear behavioural expectations, teaching these expectations explicitly, and acknowledging positive behaviours through rewards and recognition. This includes the selection of students to receive a PBL award each week, as well as the implementation of our 'Gotcha' reward program, where students earn tokens to contribute to their class jars. These jars accumulate tokens that go towards end-of-term reward activities. Yowie Bay Public School has created a set of core values or principles that guide student behaviour- respect, responsibility, and safety. Regular training for staff ensures consistency in implementation, while ongoing monitoring and data collection help assess the effectiveness of the program. This collaborative effort encourages students to take ownership of their behaviour and fosters a positive school culture conducive to learning.
The PAX Good Behaviour Game is a structured, evidence-based program designed to promote positive behaviour and improve social skills among students in a whole-school setting. It is implemented by training teachers to integrate the game into their classrooms, where students work in teams to earn points for demonstrating appropriate behaviours and following class rules. The program emphasises collaboration and self-regulation, encouraging students to support one another in making positive choices. Benefits of the PAX Good Behaviour Game include reduced disruptive behaviour, improved academic performance, and enhanced social interactions, leading to a more positive and inclusive school environment. The PAX Good Behaviour Game fosters a culture of respect and cooperation, contributing to the overall wellbeing of students and creating a supportive atmosphere that enhances the entire school community.
