More Than Rules – It’s Who We AreAt Airville State School, we don’t just talk about behaviour expectations — we live them every day.
The Airville Way is the heart of our school culture. It guides how we learn, how we treat each other, and how we grow. You’ll see it displayed proudly around our school, but more importantly, you’ll see it in action in our classrooms, playground, and community.
The Airville Way is simple and powerful:
Be Confident
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Positive
Be Proud
Always Your Best
These aren’t just words on a signpost. They shape the way our students think, speak and act.
Be Confident
Confidence at Airville means believing, “I can do this.”
We teach our students that it’s okay if something feels hard. Trying again, asking for help, and giving your best effort are all signs of strength. Confidence isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being brave enough to try.
You’ll hear our students saying things like:
“This might be hard, but I’ll give it a go.”
“If I fail, I’ll try again.”
“I know I’ve done my very best.”
That mindset builds resilient learners who aren’t afraid of challenges.
Be Respectful
Respect is the foundation of a strong small school community.
At Airville, being respectful means:
It also means standing up kindly when something doesn’t feel right and knowing it’s okay to talk to a trusted adult.
Our students learn that respect isn’t just about manners — it’s about making sure everyone feels safe, valued and included.
Be Responsible
Responsibility is about making good choices and understanding that choices have consequences.
We teach students to:
Whether it’s entering the classroom calmly, using technology correctly, or waiting safely at pick-up time, our students learn that responsibility helps everyone succeed.
Be Positive
A positive mindset helps children navigate challenges with confidence.
Being positive at Airville means:
We remind students that mistakes are part of learning. What matters is what you do next.
Positivity helps build strong friendships, strong learners, and strong wellbeing.
Be Proud
Being proud doesn’t mean boasting. It means feeling happy and pleased because you’ve tried your best.
When our students say:
— they are showing pride in their effort and growth.
We celebrate improvement, persistence and kindness just as much as academic success.
Always Your Best
This is the golden thread that ties it all together.
No one is perfect — and we don’t expect them to be. What we do expect is effort.
“Always Your Best” means showing up, trying hard, learning from mistakes, and supporting each other.
It means being the best version of yourself — in the classroom, on the playground, online, and in the wider community.
What This Means for Families
For parents, The Airville Way provides clarity and consistency. It means:
Clear expectations in every area of the school
A safe and structured learning environment
A shared language between home and school
A culture built on kindness, responsibility and pride
When children understand what is expected of them — and why — they thrive.
At Airville State School, The Airville Way isn’t just a behaviour policy.
It’s who we are.
It’s how we grow.
It’s how we support every child to become confident, respectful, responsible, positive and proud learners — who always give their best.
