The Burgh Way

Responsible Respectful Resilient

What we see 

  • Best walking
  • Best manners 
  • Best listening

Best Burgh Behaviour

What we say

  • I’ve noticed that…
  • Remember when… and
  • I need you to…
  • Thank you for…
  • Next time, how about…

What we do

  • Meet and greet
  • Calm, consistent, fair
  • Praise in public
  • Notice BBB
  • Build trust

Everything is possible

When things go wrong

  1. Look and name
  2. Drive by – I’ve noticed that.. I need you to
  3. Time out in class
  4. Lose House Point
  5. Time out in another class (10 – 15 mins)
  6. Orange Card – Time out with SLT (max 30 mins) 

3 lost House Points in one week, SLT to send note to parent. Stay in for Reflection Break on Friday.

How we fix things

  1. What happened?
  2. What were you thinking at the time?
  3. How did you feel then? Now?
  4. Who else has been affected?
  5. What do you need now?
  6. What do you need to do?

Remember: Right time, right tone, right place

  • Praise in public
  • Recognition Board
  • Postcard Home
  • Monthly referral to Snack with SLT
  • Annual Burgh Medal