We intend to develop a truly great school – one that all parents, students and staff will be proud of; however, we believe we will always be able to improve. Following are some ideas you may consider.
- Make an effort to understand what the school is trying to do. If you can, express your support for its aims and the values it expresses
- Participate on committees and in discussion groups that consider educational issues and offer opinions to staff members
- See the school as ‘your school’ and encourage your children to see it the same way
- Take pride in your school and encourage your children to do the same by abiding by policies and procedures (e.g. our Dress Code and Sun Safe guidelines were developed with children in mind and in conjunction with parent groups)
- By all means offer constructive suggestions; however, please direct your comments to the right people. Don’t ‘bad mouth’ the school in the wider community
- Go to school activities – open days, concerts, picnics, sporting functions and celebrations. Take a friend
- Join the P&C and look after the school’s interests
- Welcome new parents. Help them to feel that they belong. Build their confidence in the school
- Support a broad and balanced curriculum. Resist attempts by any pressure groups to narrow the curriculum to things that are purely functional and measurable
- Encourage your children to cooperate fully, to join in all school activities and to take pride in the buildings, the grounds and the school community as a whole
- Let the Principal and teachers know that you support them all the way, even if sometimes you have to be a friendly critic or critical friend