Management of Behaviour

It is important that Burgmann has a common approach to key disciplinary and pastoral actions, as listed below. We:

• aim for a non-confrontational approach.
• emphasise behaviour as a choice, and the concept of behaviour-ownership.
• utilise the least-to-most-intrusive management style.
• utilise related consequences.
• work towards the development of positive corrective styles.
• promote and support positive behaviour.
• utilise the principles of 'cool-off time' and 'take-up time', and we support the notion of the dignified use of time-out.
• consider the extenuating circumstances of the student.
• utilise, where necessary, wide collegial support including such people as the school counselor.