​Gardenvale Primary School is committed to promoting an engaging, inclusive learning environment. Every member of the school community has a right to fully participate in an educational environment that is safe, supportive and inclusive and the right to be treated with respect and dignity. 

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Our school implements a range of measures to promote engagement, positive behaviour and respectful relationships for all students in the school. Our staff work collaboratively with students and parents/carers to establish fair and respectful behaviour policies and practices, expected social competencies, a growth mindset and positive peer relationships.  We implement a range of universal, targeted group and individual strategies - inclusive of learning, safe at school and behaviour support plans.

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Gardenvale Primary School has a "no tolerance to bullying" approach. We adopt a whole school approach when responding to issues and continually review our Student Wellbeing and Engagement Guidelines, Essential Agreements and Bullying Prevention Policy so that our school delivers a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment for all students. We follow the guidelines and policies of the Victorian Department of Education and Training and we promote the establishment and maintenance of healthy relationships, managing conflict with kindness and developing increased resilience.

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At Gardenvale Primary School we have a mascot called HERRRBY,who assists in delivering, instilling and promoting the Gardenvale Primary School 'Values' which are; Honesty, Empathy, Respect, Resilience, Responsibility and Be Yourself.

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In the past, HERRRBY has lead the way in fighting "Cyber Bullying" and encouraging everyone to "Go Green" and each year there will be a different focus for the school to be involved in.

 

In 2021, as a result of the current global pandemic, HERRRBY is focussing on "Supporting Everyone" at Gardelvale Primary School.

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Herrrby also makes several appearances throughout the year at different school events, to encourage our value system and support our students. Recently Herrrby attended the Big Blue Bush Bash dance event on the Senior Campus, as well as our fundraising Walkathon event at Landcox Park. See more of Herrrby by visiting the "Our School Events" tab on the home page.

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Each letter of Herrrby's name stands for the following:

 

HONESTY

Being truthful to yourself and others

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EMPATHY

A sincere attempt to understand someone else’s feelings

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RESPECT

Treat everyone as you would like to be treated

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RESILIENCE

The ability to bounce back

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RESPONSIBILITY

Taking appropriate action when required

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BE YOURSELF!

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken"

- Oscar Wilde

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