Parents and School

It is important that parents and teachers work together in the best interest of the child.  We very much appreciate the encouragement and support that parents give to their children in this school.

Parents are invited to meetings with Class Teachers to discuss their children’s progress.  Early in the Autumn Term parents will be invited to a Parent Information Evening to meet with the Head of Department and the class teachers.  Key Stage One and Key Stage Two have individual Parent-Teacher interviews during the year.

As part of the preparation for the Transfer Procedure, the parents of P6 pupils will attend an information meeting with the Principal, Head of Department, P6 class teacher and the P7 teacher/KS2 Co-ordinator.  This usually takes place in the Spring Term.  The following October these parents meet with the P7 teacher for individual interviews to discuss their child’s progress.  In February P7 parents will again be invited for interview with the Principal, Head of Department and P7 teacher to discuss the completion of their child’s Transfer Report Form.  

Parents may, at any time during the school year, make appointments through the Secretary to meet with Class Teachers or the Head of Department, if they have any concerns, either educational or pastoral.   In addition, there are many cases of daily contact, whenever necessary, between parents and teachers.                               

Parents are cordially invited to our Christmas Carol Concert, Sports Days, Open Days, Drama Club Performances and Social Events.

When we organise educational outings for our classes, we ask parents to accompany us, in order to help with the supervision of the children.  Every year P6 and P7 have residential class trips.  For this we require parents to volunteer to be group leaders to assist two teachers with the organisation and supervision of the pupils during this time away from home.

We use the expertise of parents to enhance the curriculum.  Parental help is used as we prepare for our Drama Club performances.  Parents also lend their support to both hockey and badminton coaching and when teams meet with other schools.  Teachers and pupils greatly benefit from the support and co-operation we receive from parents on these occasions.

In accordance with Department of Education guidelines regarding Child Protection, parents who help on trips or in any other way in school will be asked to permit a Police Check.