Standard+7.3.3

=Regularly provide opportunities for parents and caregivers to be involved in teaching and learning to support their children’s learning where appropriate. =

Often, by the time students get to high school, parents do not feel that they should be participating as much as when the children were younger e.g. helping out with reading or arithmetic.

As year 11 Biology students were preparing to go on a [|Biology excursion] to Queen’s Beach, situated very close to the school I thought it would be a good idea to invite any parents who may have an interest in the area along. Unfortunately none came. After excursions I generally ask some students to write a piece for “[|Open Gate]” or KRB News the school quarterly magazine or newsletter, to inform parents of what is happening.

The [|Earth Hour] function did attract a number of parents and they had the opportunity to learn, with their daughters, how to use telescopes.

I am hoping that as I further implement regular email updates, like the year 7 emails, parents will be encouraged to take a more active role in supporting their daughter’s learning.