Parent Involvement

Class Parents|SchoolBoard|Parents & Friends|Working Bees|P.M.P.

Class Parents

Theme: CARE, CONTACT AND COMMUNICATION
AIMS:
1. Be a communication point re social events at school - personally invite
parents to come to events (encourage same to those expressing concern re not knowing anyone).
2. Encourage a friendly atmosphere - help all parents to feel comfortable and
part of the school by communications and social interaction (taking special responsibility to welcome new parents/children) to encourage a sense of belonging to the Parish Community.
3. Assist teachers where necessary ie. if after notice sent out, the teacher requires
more help with classroom programs/excursions class mothers can then approach parents personally.
4. Be aware of sickness/special needs within family/classroom - offer and initiate
support eg. cut children's lunches or call on Parish casseroles.
5. Create more enthusiasm for involvement within the school - socially,
classroom involvement where teachers require parental support eg. reading,
P.M.P. craft, excursions.
6. Involvement on school Parent’s and Friends, therefore, allowing for feedback to
school as a whole.

School Board

MEETINGS OF THE PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION and
ST. CATHERINE’S SCHOOL BOARD
Meetings of these two bodies are held regularly throughout the year and they are open meetings. By attending the meetings any parent can obtain an understanding of immediate and long term development of the school. Minutes of each Board Meeting and Parents & Friends Association Meeting are published and distributed with the School Newsletter.

Parents & Friends
As above.

Working Bees

These are held when appropriate, to maintain existing facilities and construct new ones at St. Catherine’s. Without the involvement of parents in this work the cost of many programs and facilities would be prohibitive. In addition they provide parents with the opportunity to have a "hands on" roll in the development of the school. All families are expected to attend at least one Working Bee per year.

P.M.P.