Parenting Page

Building Strong Parent and Teacher Relationships

Each year, St Joseph's sets out a formal schedule for parent and teacher meetings. These include the Term 1 Meet and Greets, and the Term 2 and 4 Semester Reporting Meeting. In addition, teachers contact parents when they have concerns for a student. 

How can you help us to improve the parent-teacher partnership?

This year, we hope to discuss with parents our school protocols for connecting parents with teachers and how we can support you to engage in your child's learning more effectively. 

I encourage parents and carers to contact their child's teachers at any time via the school office to arrange a phone call or meeting. You don't have to wait until you have a concern. A conversation with the class teacher just to check in on your child's learning or wellbeing is always welcome. 

Strong parent–teacher relationships are one of the hallmarks of all great schools. They’re a major contributor to student success. The research into schooling across the Western world reveals that positive parent–teacher partnerships are a more significant factor in student success than parent income levels or social status.

However, parent–teacher relationships require effort and energy from both parties if they are going to really benefit children and young people. 

Michael Grose

Jen Charadia

Principal

Parent and School Partnership

The mission of all in Catholic Education, Diocese of Wollongong is to create “vibrant school communities where every student finds meaning and purpose in their life through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning” 

Our school community believes this mission is a shared responsibility of staff, families, parishes and the wider community working in partnership to nurture a culture where parents and carers are valued and encouraged to be involved in school life and engaged in their child’s learning.

Please take some time to read through the Parent-School Partnership framework attached below.

In brief, some of the principles and expectations are captured below.

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ADDITIONAL SHORT ARTICLES FROM 'PARENTING IDEAS'