A NEW force is sweeping over Tamworth South Public School in the form of a tried and tested learning mantra.
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The school recently relaunched the Positive Behavior for Learning (PBL) program, which had been in place at the school for the past decade.
However, the current rendition of the program will allow all students across the school to take part in the program and reap the rewards.
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South Tamworth Public's PBL co-ordinator Kim Kirk said the program's success would be measured in a number of ways.
"We consulted with the students, staff and community before settling on the four major expectations we wanted to focus on within the program," Mrs Kirk said.
"When we launched PBL 10 years ago respect was a major theme which we have retained, responsibility was also a strong theme, safety and success.
"We realised that if we teach children to be respectful, responsible and safe, they will be successful."
School principal Leonie Byrne said all of the school's teachers and students would strive to follow the PBL mantra throughout the school year.
"It's really important for us to use that common language throughout the school so every student is getting the same message," Mrs Byrne said.
"Basically, we will be looking to adopt all of our key areas of focus into our teachings and lessons throughout the school.
"In the past not all students and staff were involved in the program, but now they are and I feel like you have greater ownership when you've been part of the development of something, which is the case now."
To help mark the occasion, students enjoyed a dance session, morning tea and the named the school's PBL mascot.
"In preparation for the relaunch we held a number of competitions," Mrs Kirk said.
"The star has been our PBL symbol for 10 years, but it has never had a name.
"We held a competition to name the star and the winning name was Mirri, which is the Kamilaroi word for star.
"As well as that, we had some colouring competitions, awards for students who demonstrated the four PBL values and dancing.
"It's all a lot of fun and the perfect way to relaunch the program."
