Parent involvement
Because of the recognition of parents’ role in education and the benefit which accrues from consistency between home and school values, appropriate involvement of parents in school life is highly desirable. Numerous opportunities throughout the year will be offered, both on a formal and informal level, for parents and teachers to collaborate.
The following are some occasions when such participation will be sought.
From 2007, it is State Government requirement that all parent volunteers read and sign a series of brief documents about how volunteers are expected to conduct themselves. This Volunteer Package is available for download below or from the school office. Parents are only required to attend to this documentation once in their association with Holy Spirit School.
The following are some occasions when such participation will be sought.
- When the need arises, parent groups may put inserts in the weekly Newsletter.
- Parents are asked to become involved in the various aspects of religious education (e.g. Parish sacramental preparation) and are always welcome to join the school community in liturgical celebrations.
- The Parents’ and Friends’ Association hold their meeting on the second Tuesday of each term. All are welcome to attend.
- Working Bees are held once per term. These help save the school money and stop school fees rising to cover the costs of jobs undertaken.
- Throughout the year we have regular assemblies and celebration days. Parents are always welcome to join us. Notice of such events is communicated through the weekly newsletter.
- The education of children is a partnership. Therefore it is important for parents to be involved in the formal reporting on the spiritual, social, physical and academic attainment of students at an individual parent/teacher meeting.
- Parents are invited to assist in the classroom as a volunteer helper - reading, art and craft or sport etc.
- Parental assistance is highly valued in the Tuckshop and from time to time in other ways around the school.
- Learning Support programs also provide parents with opportunities to be involved in the life of the school.
From 2007, it is State Government requirement that all parent volunteers read and sign a series of brief documents about how volunteers are expected to conduct themselves. This Volunteer Package is available for download below or from the school office. Parents are only required to attend to this documentation once in their association with Holy Spirit School.
Please download, complete and return the following pages - 15 to 23 and return to the school office if you intend to volunteer at our school.
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