Parent and Community – Code of Conduct 

In schools, much of our efforts go towards managing and supporting positive and prosocial behaviours in our students. According to research, the single biggest factor impacting on life outcomes is not how well a student has achieved academically, but their ability to get along well with others. It is not surprising given the nature of the workplace and home. We are social beings and in order to be successful, skills we actively teach at Yeronga State School such as emotional self-regulation, collaboration, contribution, communication etc. support lifelong learning and achievement. However, schools can only do so much. We know neurodiversity can also impact on social skills and the most functional and loving families, will still have children requiring life-long support to be successful socially and emotionally. We must all take personal responsibility for how our adult behaviour today shapes the behaviour of our adults of tomorrow. 

Sadly adult hostility, violence and aggression directed at school staff is increasing. Whilst in our beautiful school this is rare, when staff, those that are caring for young children, are exposed to acts of aggression significant psychological harm can occur (Chappell & Di Martino, 2006). As a school principal, I will always exercise my legislated powers to ensure such people, whether they are parents or other adults on the school site acting in an aggressive or threatening way are managed and my staff and students protected. It is timely, that I share with you the Yeronga State School Parent and Community Code of Conduct launched by the Department of Education last month. The document outlines the expected behaviour of parents and visitors to ensure our community is the very best place for our young people, our adults of tomorrow to be learning, growing and achieving. 

I am so looking forward to seeing you all at the 150th Celebration Fete on Saturday. 

I know there will be many thankyous and acknowledgements to follow. Please show your gratitude by coming along, enjoying each other’s company and supporting the many stalls.

Eunice Webb

Principal