4. Rights and Responsibilities

At St Joseph’s Primary, all members of our school community—students, staff, school leaders, and parents—share the responsibility of creating a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. These rights and responsibilities have been collaboratively developed through consultation with staff, students, and families, ensuring they reflect our shared values and school vision.

Students have the right to learn in a safe and inclusive environment and the responsibility to act in ways that respect the rights of others and support their own learning. Staff have the right to teach and work in a positive environment and the responsibility to actively support student wellbeing and learning through clear expectations, consistent responses, and respectful relationships.

Active supervision is a key component of our approach. In the classroom, teachers are engaged, moving throughout the space, monitoring student behaviour and learning, and providing immediate feedback and support to prevent common behaviour errors. Outside the classroom—in areas such as the playground, bus bay, sporting events, excursions, and retreats—staff remain vigilant, approachable, and consistently present to monitor student interactions, intervene promptly, and maintain a safe and respectful environment.

School leaders have the right to lead a school that upholds the dignity and safety of every individual and the responsibility to support staff, students, and families in fostering a culture of positive behaviour. Parents and carers have the right to be involved and informed about their child’s behaviour and the responsibility to work in partnership with the school to support behavioural expectations. Together, we maintain a consistent and united approach to student behaviour.