Teaching & Learning
Two frameworks, working as one
Our Frameworks IB PYP The Victorian Curriculum at Kingsville.
The Victorian Curriculum provides the content. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme provides the framework that brings it to life through inquiry.
Restorative Practice at Kingsville Primary School
Building relationships, resolving conflict and strengthening our community
At Kingsville Primary School, we believe strong, respectful relationships are central to student learning and wellbeing. Restorative Practice is one of the ways we support students to build these relationships, take responsibility for their actions and learn how to navigate conflict in positive and constructive ways.
What is Restorative Practice?
Restorative Practice focuses on building and maintaining positive relationships and repairing relationships when things go wrong.
When a conflict or incident occurs, we encourage students to look beyond what happened and consider its impact on themselves and others. Students are supported to listen, understand different perspectives, take responsibility and identify ways to move forward.
Through this process, students develop important skills such as:
- empathy and understanding
- respectful communication
- personal responsibility
- accountability
- problem-solving
- conflict resolution
- building and maintaining positive relationships.
At Kingsville, we understand that making mistakes is a natural part of learning and growing. Our restorative approach provides students with opportunities to reflect, learn from their choices and rebuild connections while maintaining their dignity and sense of belonging.
Restorative Practice at Kingsville Primary School
What does this look like at school?
Restorative conversations can happen at any time and in many different settings – in the classroom, playground or as part of a more structured meeting.
When appropriate, students are supported to consider questions such as:
- What happened?
- What were you thinking or feeling at the time?
- Who has been affected?
- How has the situation affected others?
- What needs to happen now?
- What can we learn from this?
- What could we do differently next time?
The purpose is not simply to determine who is right or wrong. Instead, students are encouraged to understand the impact of their actions and play an active role in repairing any harm and restoring relationships.
Restorative Practice can be used alongside other school processes or consequences when required. A restorative conversation does not replace appropriate consequences; rather, it provides an opportunity for students to understand, learn and move forward.
Restorative Practice at Kingsville Primary School
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The Restorative Chat
A Restorative Chat is a simple, guided conversation that helps students reflect on an incident and consider what needs to happen next.
Depending on the situation, staff may speak with students individually or bring students together when it is appropriate and safe to do so.
Students may be supported to:
Share their perspective
Explain what happened and how they experienced the situation.
Consider the impact
Think about how their words or actions may have affected themselves and others.
Take responsibility
Identify their role in what happened and consider what they could have done differently.
Repair relationships
Explore what could help make things right and rebuild trust.
Plan for the future
Develop strategies to help manage similar situations more positively next time.
Where appropriate, students may develop an agreement about how they will move forward. This can be revisited to ensure that relationships remain positive and students feel supported.
Restorative Language
The language adults use is an important part of this approach. Staff encourage students to communicate respectfully, listen carefully and consider perspectives that may be different from their own.
Rather than focusing only on blame or punishment, restorative language helps students think about the impact of their choices and what they can do to contribute positively to the situation.
Why do we use Restorative Practice?
Restorative Practice helps us create a school community where students feel heard, respected and supported while also understanding that their choices have consequences.
Our aim is for students to leave a restorative conversation with a greater understanding of what happened, the impact it had on others and the steps they can take to repair relationships and make more positive choices in the future.
At Kingsville Primary School, we want our students to develop not only academically, but also the social and emotional skills they need to build respectful relationships, resolve challenges and contribute positively to their community.
For further information, please refer to the Kingsville Primary School Engagement and Wellbeing Policy.
Assessment and Reporting
Continuous Reporting: Keeping Families Connected
At Kingsville Primary School, assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. It helps us understand where students are in their learning journey, celebrate their achievements, identify next steps, and ensure every child is supported to reach their full potential.
We believe that assessment should do more than measure learning, it should actively improve learning. Most importantly, students, teachers, and families should all have a clear understanding of progress, growth, strengths, and future learning goals.
Our assessment and reporting practices align with both the Victorian Curriculum F–10 and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), ensuring a comprehensive picture of each child’s academic, social, emotional, and personal development.
Partnering with Families to Support Every Learner
At Kingsville, we recognise that families shouldn’t have to wait until the end of a semester to find out how their child is progressing.
That’s why we utilise a Continuous Reporting model, providing timely and meaningful updates throughout the year. This approach allows parents and carers to receive regular feedback about their child’s learning as it happens, creating stronger partnerships between home and school.
Continuous Reporting enables families to:
> Receive ongoing updates about learning progress
> Celebrate successes and achievements throughout the year
> Gain a clear understanding of learning goals and next steps
> Engage in meaningful conversations about learning at home
> Address any concerns or support needs in a timely manner
> Build stronger partnerships with teachers
By sharing learning regularly, we ensure feedback remains relevant, actionable, and focused on student growth.