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Golden Rules

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​​​​​​​School-wide Beha​viour Expectations Teaching Matrix​​

At Rochedale State School, our 3 Golden Rules Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible, provide clear and consistent expectations for student behaviour across all areas of the school. These shared expectations guide our whole-school approach to wellbeing, behaviour and student engagement, supporting a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment. Through explicit teaching and consistent reinforcement of the Golden Rules, students develop the social and emotional skills needed to learn, build positive relationships and contribute to our school community.

Please see our Student Code of Conduct​ for more information.


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Respectful​
​Responsible
​Safe
​All Areas

​• Use kind words

• Respect everyone's personal space

• Be accepting of others

• Follow instructions from all staff members

• Consider the feelings of others

• Value the diversity of all members of the school community

• Be considerate of other learners and walk through the school quietly


​• Take responsibility by caring for the environment and classroom equipment

• Take ownership of behaviour and choices

• Wear the school uniform correctly

• Be principled, even when no one is watching

• Use the "High 5" and "Bystander 5" strategies to solve problems

• Accept and respond cooperatively to feedback


​• Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself

• Be safe with your actions and words

• Move safely between different learning environments at school

• Students to enter classroom only with staff supervision

• Use furniture and equipment safely and correctly

• Follow teacher’s instructions the first time

• Sensibly report inappropriate behaviour or damage​



​Before/ After School​

​• Follow directions from the adult on duty

• Use kind words when communicating with others

• Greet my peers when they arrive


​• Devices are handed in to the office promptly

• Keep materials in your bag, including balls and games

• Depart and arrive promptly at destinations

• Stay in the designated areas (green zone in the morning, pick-up area in the afternoon)

• Collaborate effectively with staff and peers

• Obtain a late slip from the office if late


• Stay in the green zone before school until the bell rings

• Stay off the playground equipment before and after school

• Place my belongings in my bag out of the way of others

• Keep sports equipment away in bags

• Stay within the school grounds once dropped off

• Walk my bike/scooter through to the school and store in bike rack

• After school, sit in pickup area and wait

• Walk to ROCSHCA straight after the bell




​Learning Areas

​• Respect everyone's right to learn

• Follow instructions from adults

• Practise active listening skills

• Take care of school equipment and learning spaces

• Respect others and their property

• Protect the environment

• Speak respectfully to others

• Be considerate and understanding of the learning needs of others



​• Arrive on time with the necessary equipment for a successful day

• Actively participate and take risks when appropriate

• Ask for help when needed

• Work independently when required

• Take ownership of behaviour and choices

• Enter a room only when invited by a staff member

• Give and receive constructive feedback with an open mind


​• Walk/move through the classroom safely

• Use furniture and equipment as it is intended

• Walk around pool

• Walk between destinations

• Stay to the left of stairs/ paths

• When required to sit, stand or move in two lines, do so safely

• Carry belongings, such as swimming bag, iPad safely

• Keep your work space tidy


​Play
Areas

​• Leave no trace – no marking or damaging trees, plants, sandstone, etc

• Respect others – keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself

• Use positive language

• Follow instructions from staff promptly and politely

• Play fairly with others

• Demonstrate good sportsmanship


​• Use and share equipment appropriately

• Wait for my turn to use equipment

• Be in the right place at the right time

• Stop playing when the bell rings and return to class promptly

• Return equipment to its proper place at the end of playtime

• Use the "High 5" and "Bystander 5" problem-solving strategies


​• Walk on hard surfaces

• Play running games/activities on grassed areas

• Wear hat when outdoors

• Be aware of others when walking around

• Stay within designated play areas

• Use playground equipment safely

• Be mindful of others while moving through play areas

• Play running games on the grassed areas


​Eating Areas

​• Respect cultural differences in food choices and allergies

• Follow directions from adults

• Stay in your designated year level eating area

• Maintain a quiet and calm demeanour until dismissed

• Use a quiet voice


​• Put rubbish in the bin

• Sit down while eating

• Eat my own food and not share with others

• Put lunchbox and drink bottle away in the designated area

• Practise sustainability by using the correct bin for waste

• Wait until the adult on duty dismisses me

• Sit in the designated area


​• Keep sporting equipment still

• Sit down while eating

• Eat your own food only

• Raise your hand to be released to play by the duty teacher once your area is clean

• Ask teacher to go the toilet



​Toilets

​• Enter the toilet cubicle alone

• Speak in quiet voices

• Keep the restroom area clean

• Return to the classroom quietly and promptly


​• Follow the steps: Go, Flush, Wash, Dry, Bye

• Private parts are your own,

• Report any misuse of facilities to your teacher

• Obtain permission before going to the toilet during class time

• Keep unnecessary rubbish out of the toilet

• Leave the toilets quickly and quietly after use

• Ensure the door is shut when using the toilet

• Use only the necessary amount of soap and paper

• Clean up any minor accidents promptly


​• Keep the floor dry

• Walk to and from toilets

• In and out, no mucking about

• One person per cubicle

• Wait outside the toilet block for your buddy


​Tuckshop

​• Use manners – say "please" and "thank you "

• Wait patiently in line

• Use appropriate language

• Greet the tuckshop workers politely

• Keep the area clean by putting rubbish in the bin


​• Wait patiently for my turn in line

• Manage your own money responsibly and use it only for yourself

• Think and plan ahead before placing an order

• Eat food in designated eating area

• Leave the tuckshop area promptly after making a purchase

• Only line up at the tuckshop if making a purchase, friends to wait to the side of the line

• Tuckshop monitors to carry the basket carefully back to eating area


​• Use handrails for their intended purpose

• Line up in a safe manner and avoid touching/pushing others in the line

• Carry hot food carefully to your eating area

• Only purchase and eat your own food



​Parade

​• Keep my eyes on the speaker

• Demonstrate active listening

• Sit in my designated class line

• Clap respectfully

• When standing, remain quiet with hands by your side

• Sing respectfully

• Focus on the speaker and ignore distractions

• Respond positively when prompted by the speaker

• Maintain a seated position so others behind me can see

• Take turns when entering/exiting through the door


​• Encourage my peers to stay focused when necessary

• Be punctual

• Follow instructions from school leaders


​• Keep my hands to myself during assembly

• Enter the gym with my class and stay together


​Community

​• Treat members of the public and community with dignity and kindness

• Represent our school with pride and show school spirit

• Speak positively about RSS

• Use manners when communicating with others


​• Demonstrate RSS values by following community rules

• Wear the uniform correctly


​• Travel safely to and from school

• Cross the road at the crossing

• Walk on the footpath to and from school


​Online

​• Use polite and respectful language in all online interactions

• Respect others' viewpoints and opinions

• Respect others' privacy and avoid sharing personal information without permission

• Treat everyone with respect and avoid hurtful remarks or teasing


​• Ensure accuracy before posting or sharing content online

• Keep your personal information private and don’t share it with others

• Be responsible for managing your own passwords and keeping them secure

• Follow rules and promote a positive online atmosphere for everyone

• Collaborate with peers during online activities


​• iPads only to be used with adult permission

• Devices to be used in learning areas

• Demonstrate personal safety when interacting online; i.e. not sharing private/personal information

• Report unsafe online behaviours to a teacher

• Follow internet agreement terms

• Demonstrate electrical safety when charging devices/removing devices from a charger

• Use appropriate language when emailing others​




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Last reviewed 13 February 2026
Last updated 13 February 2026