Parent Teacher Interviews

On Wednesday the April 2nd, families are invited to connect with staff to reflect on the progress across term 1. Parent Teacher Interviews (PTIs) are great way to ensure students are able to reflect on the great things they have done across the year to date and explore some challenges in the classroom.

For younger students, this conference offers the opportunity to explore what the students are learning in class, the behavior they are exhibiting in the classroom space and set goals for growth. 

Within the traditional VCE space, it is vital that students feel supported by people around them and PTIs create an opportunity for the school to assist in the conversation as to how families can support them through a challenging education period. Furthermore, this extends to discussions around the supports also available at school, outside of the classroom.

As staff, we understand that the work students are completing in subjects may not be a strength to many (or in many cases, extremely foreign to parents and guardians). As supports for these young people, the focus of PTIs can look at how to support your young people at home, but helping managing stress and wellbeing outside of the school gates. Furthermore, it can be extremely beneficial to explore how to keep young people accountable as they work through the education journey, as well as recognize when students are being too hard on themselves.

To book a Parent Teacher Interview, use the conferences feature in Compass to book either a face to face meeting, or dial in virtually via the platform, WebEx. These conferences will open shortly (3PM today), and you will be informed via a Compass notification.

At Heathmont College, we strongly encourage families to engage in the PTI process. Should you have any queries or concerns, please contact your child’s Year Level Coordinator.