Parent Feedback (Term 2)

What parents think we do well...

TEACHING & LEARNING

Children go to school happily every morning - they are engaged
Choice of teachers and their vitality seems particularly beneficial for children
Love the teachers and their commitment to the children
Teachers are excellent
Teachers are friendly, helpful, supportive and kind
Very happy with the SMART spelling program
Love the investment that the school makes in the professional development of teachers which translates to great outcomes in the classroom
Academic program is excellent and progressive
Established and continued development of the learning curriculum
Areas for student improvement are identified and acted upon
Fantastic school with a good variety of subjects and activities
Fun and engaging activities/excursions
Great and varied activities for Year 5/6 Recreation students
Classroom Reading/Literacy Programs are great
Great structure and discipline
Great that kids are responsible for picking up litter

COMMUNICATION

Valuable Learning Task feedback which is greatly appreciated - great to be able to view oral presentation on Compass
Exemplary communication between teachers/parents - always available and open
When teachers are contacted by parents they are excellent at explaining in more detail and giving context to questions or issues that are raised
Parent-Teacher Interviews are great. so organised and thorough - very clear that teacher's know children intimately
Great communication and lead time via Compass - as a working parent it's easy to keep abreast of what's taking place at school
Very responsive when further details or information in relation to issues or questions are raised.
Parents are supported with comms as required

SERVICES

COMMUNITY

FACILITIES/SCHOOL GROUNDS/RULES

Stricter controls regarding students bringing toys/objects and cane sugar lollies
Stricter controls for Kiss N Go zone
40kmph flashing sign for Reserve Road
Need more things to keep Prep students occupied in the playground or more Lunch Programs
Lots of incidences of sand being thrown in eyes with new sandpit

TEACHING & LEARNING

COMMUNICATION

Teacher feedback on how kids collaborate, problem solve and get along with each other
Provide information on what students are learning/focusing on each week
Would be good to have weekly spelling words on Compass every Monday
Online Learning Task feedback forms rather than paper forms
More communication and details to be given about Learning Tasks and assessment to understand the expected level/score
More individual Learning Task feedback from Specialists
Include personalised comments on Student Reports to provide parents with an understanding on how their child is travelling socially, emotionally and behaviourally, what their strengths are, how they can improve and recognise other achievements and extra-curricular activities
Another Parent-Teacher Interview towards the end of the year
More Parent-Teacher Interview time slots for working parents
Communicate lock down events/incidents
Return emails and phone calls
Provide more warning for dress-up days
Provide key notes on how various events are run to make new parents feel more comfortable
Advise parents when their child has bumped/banged their head

VOLUNTEERS

EVENTS