Engagement & Wellbeing

Parent Afternoon Tea - Invitation

We’d like to invite all interested parents and carers, as well any other friends of the school, to an afternoon tea on Wednesday April 5 from 2.30 - 3.30pm to be held in the staffroom. 

The contribution of parents and carers is highly valued at Buninyong PS and we are keen to help to develop connections within our school community and provide opportunities for parents and carers to meet others and develop friendships. 

Feedback from our school community last year through our PLP survey indicated that opportunities for social catch ups and meeting others was highly valued. If there is enough interest, we could look at expanding this to informal monthly catch ups.

All members of our school community are welcome, and encouraged, to come along. Light refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Respectful Behaviours Within the School Community Policy

When parents, carers and school staff work together as one team, our students do better. Everyone at school, particularly staff and parents/carers, play a role in making school a better place for learning and work.

Parents, carers and school staff have a relationship that can last many years. This is an opportunity to work together to create a positive relationship in the best interests of the child. When this relationship is built on respect and trust, students learn better and feel like they belong in the school.

Every member of our school community has a right to feel safe and be protected.

The Department of Education and Training’s Respectful Behaviours within the School Community Policy describes the positive behaviour expected from parents, carers, and other adults in Victorian school communities. The policy sets clear standards of behaviour to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for students, staff and adults.

The expected standards of behaviours apply to different school settings. This includes at school events, camps, excursions, outdoor activities, online learning and other places online related to schools. 

There are also resources to support safe and respectful relationships in our school community, including information about getting involved in the school, advice on how to raise a concern or complaint, and parenting support resources.