THE Positive Behaviour for Learning program (PBL), which runs across our local schools, provides recognition to students for their actions.

This week we celebrate students that give more, stand up and show positive behaviour and learning tied to community values.

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From Irrawang Public School, Amarlie-Jade Manton was nominated for her dedication and commitment to Aboriginal education and representing Irrawang Public School with pride at a Junior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group meeting.

Rylan Roach was recognised for his participation and being a wonderful leader of Raymond Terrace Public School, where he represented the school at the ANZAC Day memorial march.

Grahamstown Public School’s Makiah Green was recognised for being an outstanding school representative at Rugby League Gala days, demonstrating excellent sportsmanship skills.

He made sure the ball was shared and encouraged less experienced players.

Irrawang High School’s Senior Drum Corp were recognised as a group for their commitment and outstanding contribution representing Irrawang HS in two ANZAC Day services in the local community.

Bethany from Hunter River High made a personal sacrifice that will make a huge difference; donating her hair to the Wigs for Kids program, a truly selfless act.

The environment is important to our youth and Teleah Britton of Salt Ash Public School has been promoting recycling and has been weighing rubbish to demonstrate how much waste goes to landfill.

Medowie Public School’s Kira-Lee Wright is respectful and responsible in the school office everyday by using her manners and by being in the right place at the right time.

Amber Parrish of Seaham Public School showed how important it is to step in when there are problems.

In Karuah, Chloe Johnston was in the Op Shop sorting books for others.

A representative of Seaham Public School told News Of The Area, “Seaham Public School is proud to be a community PBL partner school.

“Our students uphold the school’s PBL values of being responsible, respectful leaders.

“Teachers are proactive in responding to behaviour data and teaching appropriate behaviour in classroom and non-classroom settings.

“Community PBL has been a fantastic addition where appropriate community behaviour is reinforced and rewarded during Community PBL presentations,” they said.

By Marian SAMPSON