At St Joseph’s, our school-wide expectations form the foundation of a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment for every student. Grounded in our PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning) framework, these expectations—Act Safely, Be Respectful, Care for All, and Do Your Best—are taught explicitly and upheld consistently across all areas of school life.
These shared expectations provide students with a clear understanding of how to behave, interact, and contribute to our community. By using common language and consistent routines, we help students feel secure, supported, and confident in what is expected of them. This consistency allows teachers to focus more on quality learning and meaningful relationships, while students benefit from predictable structures and a strong sense of belonging.
Our school-wide expectations also reflect our Catholic values and the Josephite tradition, guiding students to treat others with kindness, act with integrity, and take responsibility for their choices. They encourage students to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually, and to recognise their role in helping create a respectful and inclusive school culture.
Together, these expectations help us build a community where every child can learn, flourish, and thrive—living out our call to Learn, Love and Live the Truth.