THERE are always positive things being done by our local youth and the Positive Behaviour and Learning Program recognises just some of these each week performed by members of the nine participating schools.

Sarah Foister of Karuah Public School told News Of The Area, “Karuah Public School is proud to be a Positive Behaviour for Learning school and a partner of the Raymond Terrace Community PBL Program.

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“Our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Pride are not only reinforced by staff at school but also by community members out in our community.

“Driven by behavioural data, our fortnightly PBL lessons are shared with the community and together we acknowledge, reward and celebrate the positive contributions our students make to the wider Port Stephens community.

“Over the last few years our school and community have recognised students for caring for others during medical emergencies, displaying honesty by handing in lost money and items and demonstrating sportsmanship and pride when engaging in sporting events.

“We can’t wait to see how our students will continue to make positive contributions to our local and wider communities,” stated Sarah Foister, PBL coordinator at Karuah Public School.

This week Karuah Public School student Harris Ford was recognised for remaining calm and having a responsible attitude when faced with a medical emergency.

Irrawang Public School student Sienna-Mae Ega was recognised for the care and compassion she shows to younger students that are sad or anxious at the gate each morning.

Raymond Terrace Public School student Hunter Paton is a positive role model to all students, which he demonstrated at the schools K-6 Athletics Carnival.

He escorted the younger students to the toilets and was also polite and helpful to staff.

Grahamstown Public School student Damon Robinson was recognised for demonstrating the Community PBL value of honesty, when he found a $5 note in the playground and handed it in to the canteen supervisor.

Irrawang High School student Shae Mulley has been regularly volunteering for two years to work in the canteen at Raymond Terrace Roosters and she is now volunteering her time at Cafe Irrawang on a regular basis.

Hunter River High School’s Kate Vine was nominated for organising an open day for the Tilligerry Tennis Club.

Salt Ash Public School student Olly Swartz’s nomination was for always displaying the most beautiful manners and willingness to help others while demonstrating the PBL Values.

Medowie Public School student Ruby Loomes found a phone on her way to OOSH and handed it in.

Seaham Public School student Riley Smith is a positive member of his school community who includes others in his games and shows empathy when others are having difficulties.

By Marian SAMPSON