A key strategy in our creation of a positive climate for learning at Kilsyth Primary School is our ‘Tribes Learning Community’ approach. As a Tribes school, we value greatly the four key ‘Tribes Agreements’ of: Mutual Respect, Attentive Listening, Participation & the Right to Pass and Appreciation.  Outlined below, these form the basis of our social skills curriculum and are incorporated into every part of our school day.

Another element of our Tribes approach is the formation of student tribes. Made up of a mix of students from Foundation to Year 6, each tribe has a student leader and is supported by a teacher.  These tribes meet fortnightly and students undertake a range of activities ranging from social skill building and collaboration opportunities to community service activities and celebratory events.  The mixture of age groups provides students with an excellent opportunity to develop supportive friendships with students from all year levels, and links in with our Buddies program.