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 Parents & Friends
Parent Participation
Parent participation is welcomed and encouraged. Specific requests for assistance may be included from time to time in the school newsletter or via the class.
Assistance with cataloguing or covering books in the library, with coaching or supervising sports teams and with special programmes such as reading support is valued. Some teachers also welcome parent help in the classroom.
If you would like to assist in any of these areas or have skills you feel may benefit the school please contact the school office.
Fron time to time we hold parent education evenings on things as curriculum, child growth and development.
Reporting to Parents:
The school reports the progress of students to parents and caregivers at regular intervals during the school year. Specific dates will be notified through the school newsletter.
| Term 1 |
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Early in term |
Meet the teacher and information evening. School programmes and classroom expectations are shared with parents. |
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End of term |
Individual interviews. |
| Term 2 |
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End of term |
Reports and portfolios sent home. |
| Term 3 |
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Beginning of term |
3-way interviews with student involvement. Students discuss goals and achievements shown in their reports and portfolios. |
| Term 4 |
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End of term |
Portfolios and reports summarising the year’s work are sent home. |
Any concerns regarding a child’s progress or behaviour should
be addressed initially to the class teacher and lead teacher. If
a problem persists it may be necessary to discuss it with the
appropriate associate principal or for serious cases, directly
with the principal.
Communication with Parents
It is school policy to keep parents well informed of the school’s
activities. Newsletters will be issued each fortnight and sent
home with students. The Friends of Somerville and Board of
Trustees will also initiate notices from time to time.
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