Murphys Creek State School commitment to learning and wellbeing

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
A positive school ethos and rich learning environment that is open, respectful, caring and safe optimises learning through a commitment to wellbeing.
Murphys Creek State does this by:
·  School Wide Positive Behaviour Support
o  Explicitly taught expectations
o  Consistent expectations across school
o  Regular meetings to discuss understanding
o  Rewards for positive behaviour
·  Kids Matter Initiative
o  School wide coordination
o  Lessons to develop social & emotional skills
o  Common language
o  Broader school community involved
·  Chaplaincy Program
·  Kids Hope Oz Mentoring
·  Commitment to professional development to support the individual. / CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY
Curriculum that enhances wellbeing equips students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and strategies to understand and manage themselves and their relationships.
Pedagogy that enhances wellbeing builds positive relationships.
Murphys Creek State does this by:
·  Kids Matter is aimed at embedding Social Capabilities throughout daily lessons
·  Differentiated Curriculum
·  Skill streaming for Literacy block
·  Explicit Teaching School wide Pedagogical Framework.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Policy intentions are transformed into action by school staff, students and the wider community.
Murphys Creek State does this by:
·  Inclusive Education Policy
·  Smart Choices
·  Smart Moves
·  Administration of Medication
·  Anaphylaxis Guidelines
·  Sun Safe Policy
·  Management of Prescribed Contagious Conditions
·  Student Protection
·  Kids Matter / PARTNERSHIPS
Productive partnerships expand the knowledge, skills and resources available in the school
Murphys Creek State does this by:
·  Parent Partnerships in multiple contexts
·  Working with parents & volunteers to optimise student learning.
·  School based & external agencies to support learning & wellbeing
·  Kids Hope Oz Mentoring
·  positive relationships with students
·  Professional development programs that support these partnerships.

*The mention of specific organisation, programs or resources does not imply that they
are endorsed by the Department of Education and Training.