Communication
SEE ALSO: Assessment & Reporting
Newsletters
The newsletter is published each Thursday and the oldest child in the family at St Anthony’s will be given a copy for the family. Please ensure that your child gives you the newsletter so as you are conversant with what is happening within the school.
Parent Concerns/Enquiries
In order to develop quality communication it is important for teachers and parents to be open and honest and to share important information. If you have a problem, concern, question, complaint or enquiry, it is important to discuss it with the class teacher in the first instance. Please be aware that teachers have limited time before school as they are preparing for the day, so please try to restrict more lengthy discussions with teachers to after school finishes. If you wish to discuss your child's progress, you may need to contact the teacher after school or arrange a convenient time for an interview. Please contact the school office so a mutually convenient time can be arranged.
Staff meetings are generally held on Tuesdays so teachers are unavailable for interviews on these days.
You may arrange an interview with the Learning Support teacher after lunchtime on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please contact the school office to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Parent Information Opportunities
At the beginning of each semester each Stage will hold a brief Parent Information evening. An outline of curriculum areas to be taught and unit themes will be given at these meetings. The teachers will also outline any particular expectations and any special events that are being planned. Parents will have an opportunity to ask general questions of the teachers.
At the beginning of Terms 2 and 4 an information sheet will be sent home outlining curriculum areas to be taught and unit themes to explore. Particular expectations and special event being planned will also be communicated at this time.
Serious Grievance or Complaint
Should a parent/caregiver have a serious grievance or complaint, the following steps should be taken:
The newsletter is published each Thursday and the oldest child in the family at St Anthony’s will be given a copy for the family. Please ensure that your child gives you the newsletter so as you are conversant with what is happening within the school.
Parent Concerns/Enquiries
In order to develop quality communication it is important for teachers and parents to be open and honest and to share important information. If you have a problem, concern, question, complaint or enquiry, it is important to discuss it with the class teacher in the first instance. Please be aware that teachers have limited time before school as they are preparing for the day, so please try to restrict more lengthy discussions with teachers to after school finishes. If you wish to discuss your child's progress, you may need to contact the teacher after school or arrange a convenient time for an interview. Please contact the school office so a mutually convenient time can be arranged.
Staff meetings are generally held on Tuesdays so teachers are unavailable for interviews on these days.
You may arrange an interview with the Learning Support teacher after lunchtime on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please contact the school office to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Parent Information Opportunities
At the beginning of each semester each Stage will hold a brief Parent Information evening. An outline of curriculum areas to be taught and unit themes will be given at these meetings. The teachers will also outline any particular expectations and any special events that are being planned. Parents will have an opportunity to ask general questions of the teachers.
At the beginning of Terms 2 and 4 an information sheet will be sent home outlining curriculum areas to be taught and unit themes to explore. Particular expectations and special event being planned will also be communicated at this time.
Serious Grievance or Complaint
Should a parent/caregiver have a serious grievance or complaint, the following steps should be taken:
- The parent needs to contact the school office. The secretary will advise the teacher who will return your call. At this stage, the parent needs to state the topic.
- A mutually convenient time will be set for the discussion.
- If the matter is unresolved, the principal will be advised.
- A meeting involving the teacher, parent and principal will be scheduled.
- All involved in the process will treat the matter with confidentiality in order to respect the dignity of each person and to reach a positive resolution.