Partnerships with Parents
Parents: Part of our School Community
St Mary’s is known for striving to involve the whole family in each child’s learning journey. At St Mary's we recognise parents as each child's first educators. We invite families to join with us in further developing the spiritual and intellectual potential of their children, by being involved in school and parish activities.
We believe parents are vital members of our school community. A powerful partnership built on open communication, mutual trust and respect is of benefit to everyone, most importantly the children.
Parental involvement is a cornerstone of our school community and can occur in many ways, including:
St Mary’s is known for striving to involve the whole family in each child’s learning journey. At St Mary's we recognise parents as each child's first educators. We invite families to join with us in further developing the spiritual and intellectual potential of their children, by being involved in school and parish activities.
We believe parents are vital members of our school community. A powerful partnership built on open communication, mutual trust and respect is of benefit to everyone, most importantly the children.
Parental involvement is a cornerstone of our school community and can occur in many ways, including:
- School Masses
- Class Assemblies
- Friday afternoon awards assemblies
- Class support such as Reading and Craft Groups
- Excursions
- Sporting Events
- Social Functions
- School Council
- Canteen
- Participation in fundraising events
