Positive Education @ Anson

Kindness ... Gratitude ... Curiosity ... Hope

Our school is focused on teaching the character pillars of kindness, gratitude, curiosity and hope. Mindfulness is an important part of teaching students to focus their attention for learning.

Character Pillars

Positive Behaviour for Learning

At our school, we use  Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) – a whole-school approach for creating a positive, safe and supportive school climate where students can learn and develop. Our whole school community works together to establish expected behaviours and teach them to all students.

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Positive Behaviour for Learning is actively practiced by all students and staff at Anson Street School, ensuring a safe, productive and positive environment for all members of the school community.

PBL is based on a school-wide set of expectations which apply across the school in every setting.

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

These expectations have been developed for each school setting.  They define our expectations for behaviour. Explicit lessons are designed and taught to all classes throughout the year.

Expectations are clear and displayed prominently around the school.

Respectful Relationships Education (RRE)

Our School Leading the Way

We are proud to share that our school has been selected as one of only ten pilot schools across NSW to participate in the Respectful Relationships Education (RRE) program in 2025.

RRE - Respectful Relationships Education is a key component of the new PDHPE curriculum being introduced in all NSW schools. It focuses on helping students build the knowledge, skills, and values needed to develop safe, respectful, and positive relationships. This is something our school feels deeply passionate about, as we continue to advocate for our students and create a safe, inclusive learning environment for all.

Our RRE leadership team: Melanie Meers, Jenny Rosser, Elke Cunial, and Jess Hodder, have been working closely with the Department of Education to develop and trial teaching strategies and resources. Recently, we’ve welcomed film crews to our school to document the incredible work happening in our classrooms. They’ve observed our teachers in action, exploring how RRE lessons are adapted to be accessible and meaningful for every student from Kindergarten to Year 12.

This program also aligns perfectly with our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) expectations: Be Respectful, Be Safe, Be Responsible. The lessons and discussions within RRE support students to understand what these values look like in everyday interactions, both at school and in the community. It reinforces our shared commitment to teaching respect, empathy, and responsibility through real-life learning.

In 2026, our team will share this experience with other schools across the state, helping them implement the RRE program successfully. This initiative will also include opportunities for families to get involved, supporting the important messages of respect, safety, and positive communication at home.

To celebrate our progress, our team will be presenting at Taronga Zoo in late November 2025, showcasing our exciting new initiatives and sharing how we plan to integrate RRE resources into our ongoing teaching and learning programs.

We are honoured to be part of such an important statewide initiative and look forward to continuing our work in fostering strength, respect, and understanding - values at the heart of both the RRE program and our school community.