Parent Connect Event

The Magill School Parent Engagement Committee has been busy developing more ways to bring our school community together. This year, the committee successfully won a grant to support this endeavour called ‘Parent Connect’. 

In Term 3, the committee welcomed new families to the school with a relaxed afternoon in the Junior Primary Playground, complete with coffee, raffle prizes, snacks, handy school tips and plenty of opportunities for a chat.

This term, the committee was back with another great idea:  Walk and Talk! This morning walk invited parents to enjoy a little fresh air and conversation after school drop-off. With perfect weather on our side, twelve parents and committee members, accompanied by a few prams and younger children, set off for a leisurely stroll to Penfold Park. There was plenty of sunshine, fresh air and conversation along the way, with no particular need to rush.

The walk finished at Hibernia Café, where the welcoming staff had tables ready and waiting for the group. The conversations continued over delicious coffees, generously supported by our Parent Connect grant. A big thank you to Hibernia Café for providing subsidised coffees and such amazing service.

Parent Connect events are a great way to meet other Magill families, catch up about school, share a few stories and make connections beyond the usual school drop-off and pick-up rush. Whether it's over a coffee, a morning walk or a chat in the playground, there's always a good reason to join in. If you missed this one, keep an eye out for the sign-up for our next event. 

It was lovely to see these connections happening, and for me, the morning was definitely a highlight of the week!

Sonia Magon

Assistant Principal