Information for Parents
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Parents are always welcome to be involved in our school. An induction meeting may be held each summer for the parents of children due to start school in September. Parents of children transferring from other schools are also welcome to attend this meeting.
We believe that communication is of vital importance in developing and nurturing a cooperation between home and school. The most effective schools tend to be those with the best relationships with parents.
Regular contact is maintained through:
- Aladdin – we use Aladdin as a direct method of contacting parents. It is secure and easy to use and is proving a wonderful resource in our communication with home.
- Parent/Teacher Meetings – arranged on a specific day each year when parents are assigned a specific time to discuss their child’s progress with the teacher.
- Appointment Through the School Office – our wonderful secretary Nuala can arrange a meeting with a teacher via the office at a parent’s request.
- Homework Journal/Folder for Infants – the school homework journal is an essential and regular link between home and school. It gives both parent and teacher the opportunity to develop a partnership which will benefit all concerned, particularly the children.
- School Website – our website is updated regularly and often has photos of your child’s learning. Keep an eye on it for a glimpse into school life!
- Children – children will be anxious to show their work at home. Parents should regularly check through any work/copies/folders etc that are sent home.
- Phone Calls – often the most convenient method of having an informal meeting is over the phone. We use phone calls as a method of communication on a regular basis.
- School Reports – a full report is provided once a year. A checklist is provided for parents at parent/teacher meetings. Teachers are available to discuss parent’s concerns.
Parental Involvement
Frequent communication is of vital importance in developing and nurturing a co-operation between home and school. If teachers and parents are not working in harmony inevitably the pupils will suffer. Research shows that the most effective schools tend to be those with the best relationships with parents and parents are told not only when their children are in trouble but when they have behaved particularly well. Parents will be informed at an early stage if problems do occur. A child’s parent is the most effective teacher. The home environment determines the child’s progress in school .
Parents are asked to:
- Discuss problems with teachers or the Principal.
- Ensure that their child attends to homework.
- Encourage their child to fully co-operate in school.
- Take appropriate action if their child has been guilty of misbehaviour.