Identifying Positive Expectations
VALUES DEVELOPMENT
After consultation with our community and staff we developed our RATA values and our NZSL signs. This document shares a snapshot of our journey.
We use our RATA values to give positive feedback in the playground. We use our RATA tokens to reinforce the behaviours we are focusing on. Sometimes this is specific expectations e.g. looking after sports equipment or being on in the right place at the right time. These foci are decided based on observation of need or via our HERO behaviour data.
The following are examples of the scripts all staff use as a guide in the playground.
Tu Meke! I spotted you showing RESPECT when you…
You’re getting this token because you…
Let an adult (name) go through the doorway first
Lined up nicely and waited to return your playground equipment after the bell
Let _________ have a turn at….
Spoke with an appropriate tone/volume to your friends ( insert example )
Said ‘excuse me’ when you came over to ask me for help
Picked up a piece of rubbish and put it in the bin
Walked your scooter through the school grounds
Reminded your friend(s) of the school rules (insert example)
Tu Meke! I spotted you showing AROHA when you…
You’re getting this token because you…
Helped a friend who was hurt.
Included ______ in your game.
Gave a compliment to someone who was feeling down.
Used positive words/encouraging words to others.
Were friendly and welcoming towards others.
Celebrated the success of _______.
Showed sportsmanship in a game.
Were being a good friend.
Used kind words in your interactions with others.
Tu Meke! I spotted you showing TENACITY when you…
You’re getting this token because you…
Didn’t give up
Tried and tried again
Stayed playing the game even though it wasn’t your choice
Kept going even when it is challenging/hard
Always tried your best
Listened to everyone’s point of view and solved the problem
Used different ways/strategies to solve the problem
Made a mistake but did not give up
Showed a growth mindset to get back on track
Demonstrated maturity and good collaborative skills when working with your group
Worked hard until you were proud!
Tu Meke! I spotted you showing Ako when you…
You’re getting this token because you…
Explained your thinking
Explained your thinking to someone else
Explained the task to someone else
Were ready for learning
Explained the school rules to another student on the playground
Focused on your work
Connected your learning from … to …
Achieved academic success in …
Achieved excellent results in …
Achieved better than before in …
Explained the rules of the game to help others
Gave positive and targeted feedback to your peer (s)
