Becoming part of the school community
The more involved you can be as a parent or carer in your school can have a positive impact on your child’s learning and behaviour as they get used to this new stage of their life.
Possible benefits of teacher and parent collaboration to support a child's learning can include:
- an eagerness to attend regularly if they were feeling a little reluctant to begin with
- enhanced social and relationship skills
- a greater sense of personal wellbeing and security
Ways to get involved
Becoming part of your school’s community can help you connect with other parents and staff. You can participate by:
- joining social media channels like your school’s Facebook group to find out what’s going on and connect with other parents
- volunteering for the school canteen, excursions, events or committees
- contributing to any school council, parent club or local parents and citizens (P&C) group