POLICY ON CONSULTATION AND INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY
PURPOSE:
To enhance
learning by establishing a responsive and effective partnership with the
community.
To inform
and seek involvement of the School's community in activities and practices
within the School.
To encourage community and
staff commitment by building on existing networks and structures, and
establishing new groups where they are needed.
GUIDELINES:
We encourage a welcoming
school atmosphere which acknowledges the value of our community support.
There are opportunities for
community involvement in, and communication with, attendance at school
activities eg liturgies, sporting and cultural performances, guest speakers,
visiting classes, appointments with teachers and principal.
The school will ensure the
community and staff understand the communication process.
The school will draw on the
strengths and interests of people and groups in the community.
The school will communicate
with the community through newsletters, staff/caregiver discussion on pupil's
development and progress, written reports on pupil progress; verbal and written
surveys, display boards etc.
Consideration will be given
to using culturally appropriate styles and venues to meet with parents.
Approved
May 1999
Reviewed