St Marys Primary School - Parent Information

ST. MARY'S - Parent Education Policy

At St. Mary’s School Parent Education is important so that parents develop an understanding of the curriculum both at whole school and individual class levels. This will enhance their confidence to be more involved within the school, developing more positive interaction with their child and teacher.

AIMS

To be aware of school programs and the school curriculum
To provide parents with skills and strategies to help their child
To enhance the partnership between parents and teachers
To encourage parent involvement
To maintain parent/child relationships and skills
To promote consistency between home and school

At St. Mary’s we cater for Parent Education in the following ways;

Curriculum Information on weekly and classroom newsletters
Sacramental Information evenings
Personal Development evenings for Year 5/6
Ten minute discussions early in Term 1 where parents inform teachers about their child
Parent/Teacher discussions held in Term 2
Literacy information sessions are held in term one of each year
Prep and new family information evenings are held each December
Numeracy information sessions are held in term one of each year