Richmond Primary School 2000

Richmond Primary School 2000

School profile

Richmond Primary School is situated in the historic village of Richmond. The school of 146 students with a blend of ‘city meeting country’ provides a caring, family environment with a focus on individual needs. A holistic approach to health promotion is adopted - attending to the physical, social and emotional needs of each student.

Our Vision

At Richmond we adopt a holistic approach to health promotion - attending to the physical, social and emotional needs of the student

We will……

· Give children opportunities to make positive health choices

· Foster a supportive environment

· Encourage everyone in the school community to feel valued

· Provide a health program which is deliberate and sequential

· Promote a child's right to feel happy and safe at school

By…

Providing appropriate curriculum (for age and skill level)

Adopting a whole school approach e.g. being me social skills program

Supporting teachers, children and parents

Mentoring new staff members

Celebrating achievements - staff and students

Getting Started

¡ We began by recognising the need for formal planning & documentation in the area of conflict management

We held staff meetings and consulted with students to discuss what was needed. We decided on priorities and areas of focus.

¡ We then viewed and shared current materials and decided on relevant resources.

¡ Time off class for the team leader was organised. They co-ordinated and completed formal planning & documentation.

¡ Budget & PD requirements were determined.

Planning

What steps did you follow?

· Formal documentation of our program was completed.

· An assessment of our needs was completed.

· We development of goals and strategies and made links with school targets.

· We consulted with parents and conducted a special P&F meeting.

· Information to all families via school newsletter & information booklet was distributed.

Major focus

Goals and strategies

Our major focus this year has been conflict resolution.

¡ Target – Children will be moving away from negative responses & unresolved conflicts and towards more negotiation and resolutions without adult intervention.

¡ Goals – Children will learn to

- Communicate and work well with others

- Express feelings constructively

- Treat people fairly

- Resolve disagreements peacefully

Key Results

· Development of School Conflict Management Program.

· New set of school rules – used by anyone to help resolve conflict or clarify a situation.

· Everyone in the school is using the same approach.

· Students are taught skills to enhance their learning outcomes.

· Teachers now have more time to concentrate on the quality-teaching program in their rooms.

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