At Rainbow P-12 College, we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where all students and staff can thrive. Our approach is guided by the School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework, a proactive, evidence-based system that promotes positive behaviours, clear expectations, and a consistent approach to student wellbeing across the school.
This is reflected in our school values – Work Hard, Be Kind, Bounce Back, and Dream Big – which are embedded in everything we do. These values are further supported by the character strengths we have long promoted: Optimism, Grit, Social Intelligence, Zest, Curiosity, Self-Control, and Gratitude. Through SWPBS, we explicitly teach, model, and reinforce these expectations, ensuring that every student feels valued, respected, and equipped for success.
Expected Behaviours
Our School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework provides a clear, consistent, and structured approach to behaviour expectations across all areas of the school. These expectations are outlined in our Whole School Expectations Matrix, ensuring a shared understanding among students and staff. To reinforce these expectations, they are explicitly taught, modelled, and practised within classrooms and through our dedicated Avocados sessions, helping students develop positive habits that contribute to a respectful and supportive school environment.
School Mascot
Our SWPBS mascot “Jumpy” represents our values, our landscape and our desire to always move forward and Dream Big. Students were given the opportunity to design a mascot for our school and he was the winner out of the school-wide mascot design competition. Our small Jumpy friend attends weekly assemblies, visits classrooms and helps staff have conversations with students, especially about behaviour expectations. Our larger-than-life Jumpy spends much of his time out at Lake Albacutya, but ventures in for big school events such as sports days.
“Roo-Ward” Cards
At Rainbow P-12 College, we recognise and celebrate positive behaviour through our “Roo-Ward” Card system, which encourages students to uphold our school values and demonstrate perseverance, growth, and character. These cards allow students to earn “Buckaroos”, which can be redeemed at our SWPBS shop, Jumpy’s Wonder Emporium.
There are three levels of Roo-Ward Cards, each reflecting different levels of effort, achievement, and character development:
Red Cards (5 points): For students consistently displaying school values and character strengths, setting an example for others.
This system fosters a culture of encouragement and recognition, motivating students to strive for personal growth while contributing to a supportive and respectful school community.
Explosion Roo-Wards are rare and awarded to students who go above and beyond in demonstrating our school values. These special recognitions are voted on by staff during staff meetings to ensure they truly reflect outstanding effort, leadership, or character. Students who receive an Explosion Roo-Ward earn 10 Buckaroos as a reward for their exceptional actions.