SWPBS at Epping Secondary College

School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) is a framework that brings together school communities to develop positive, safe, supportive learning cultures.

The consolidation of SWPBS at Epping Secondary College has been a strong focus across the school since late 2022 and continues to be in supporting improved social, emotional, behavioural, and academic outcomes for our students.

SWPBS implementation allows teachers and students more time to focus on relationships and classroom instruction. The goals of embedding SWPBS across the school are:

• increased respectful and positive behaviour;
• increased time focused on teaching and learning;
• improved social-emotional wellbeing for students and staff;
• positive and respectful student-staff relationships;
• a predictable learning environment with improved perceptions of safety and increased attendance.

Key Features of SWPBS at Epping Secondary College

Implementation of SWPBS requires commitment by the whole school community. In addressing a positive learning environment, and following consultation with students, staff and parents/carers, the school has introduced a variety of supports since 2023 including:

• Revised school values – Respect, Resilience & Care;
• The Epping Secondary College Student Code of Behaviour; 
• Behaviour Matrix;
• Restorative Conversations;
• Behaviour Flowchart;
• Minor Behaviours;
• Major Behaviours;
• Inclusion & Diversity Posters;
• Recognition System;
• Five for Focus & Five for Finale (Routine Based Processes).
• House System – Aeris (Yellow), Aqua (Blue), Ignis (Red) and Terra (Green);