Our school values - Ko Wai Au, Who am I?

The Bay Academy is a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) school. We have chosen this programme alongside our mindfulness programme to support strong relationships and emotional wellbeing for all of our children.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Together, students and staff have identified the behaviours that we think will result in excellent learning and a peaceful, friendly and supportive school community.

WHAT DO WE DO?
We teach and model those behaviours consistently and regular so everyone knows what is expected. We support that learning by using visual signage of expected behaviours.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
We emphasise and focus on praising expected behaviours rather than focussing on negative behaviours. We prefer a restorative approach, often including parents and whānau if negative behaviours occur.

ARE THERE CONSEQUENCES?
Yes, while restorative conversations and apologies are an extremely valuable approach, children will face consequences for negative behaviour.

Below is an image that displays the 4 main values we think reflect the big picture. We have chosen 4 because its easy to remember. Ko wai au, as well as being a useful statement in itself - Who am I?, it is designed around the letters WAI. W = whānaungatanga, A = aroha and I = I am....





Below is a table of what we consider are minor behaviours that will be dealt with by teachers. Parents and whānau can be expected to be included in text messages, emails or conversations about these if necessary.