‘The OHS Way’ 2025
We use a consistent approach to classroom management intended to improve learning for all students.
Lesson structure: New beginnings
1. 1. Line up and enter when instructed
2. 2. Sit in your allocated seat
3. 3. Unpack your workbook and equipment
4. 4. Complete DO NOW activity
5. 5. Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
Lesson structure: Positive exits
6. Check off work; reflect on feedback provided
7. Pack away and tidy learning space
8. Stand behind chair
9. Exit ticket activity
10. Bell - exit when instructed
Common language for addressing off-task behaviour
To promote consistency and clarity in managing student behaviour, we will use a simple and common language for addressing off-task behaviour throughout the lesson. This approach is designed to minimise confusion and provide clear consequences for all students.
1. Reminder: A prompt to refocus students. This could include simple statements like "Please get back on task" or "Let's focus on our work."
2. Warning: If the behaviour persists, issue a warning with clear consequences, such as "This is your warning. If you continue to be disruptive, I will need to move your seat."
3. Move Desks: A consequence for continued disruption.
4. Go to Buddy Classroom: If the behaviour continues despite the previous steps, students will be sent to a designated buddy classroom for further reflection or support.
Student Responsibilities
· Line up in two lines and enter the classroom when instructed.
· Sit in the allocated seat
· Unpack workbook and equipment
· Complete the Do Now Activity
· Understand the Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for the lesson
· Have work checked
· Pack away and tidy up
· Stand behind chair, exit when instructed.