Moss Vale High School takes a holistic approach to the wellbeing of students. We recognise that students success lies in fostering their academic, social and emotional development. We believe that explicit rules, which are consistently enforced, have the power to create a connected, thriving, safe and successful learning space for all students.
Our wellbeing policy is based on Positive Behaviour for Success (PBS) interventions and strategies approach. Students are explicitly taught to be safe, respectful and responsible learners through our PBS program. Teachers use the language of PBS and the specific behaviour expectations have been developed by the PBS and Executive teams. These expectations are displayed clearly around the school and reinforced through whole-school PBS lessons.
We support your child’s health and safety through a range of strategies including:
- the behaviour code for students, which outlines the standards of behaviour expected in all NSW public schools
- anti-racism education
- anti-bullying programs
- conflict resolution and mediation training
- peer support
- road safety education
- the Healthy School Canteen Strategy.
For more information, visit the student wellbeing section of the department’s website.
Like all NSW public schools, we promote the healthy development of students through:
- school programs and practices that protect and promote health and safety
- supporting individual students who need help with health issues
- providing first aid and temporary care of students who become unwell or who have an accident at school.
Student wellbeing
Like all NSW public schools, we provide safe learning and teaching environments to encourage healthy, happy, successful and productive students.
The department is committed to creating quality learning opportunities for children and young people. These opportunities support wellbeing through positive and respectful relationships and fostering a sense of belonging to the school and community.
The Wellbeing Framework for Schools helps schools support the cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development of students and allows them to connect, succeed and thrive throughout their education.
Positive Behaviour for Learning
At our school, we use Positive Behaviour for Learning – a whole-school approach for creating a positive, safe and supportive school climate where students can learn and develop. Our whole school community works together to establish expected behaviours and teach them to all students.