Over the past few weeks, we thank you for taking the time to get to know your child’s teacher and developing relationships with them. Gains in learning are most prominent when parents and school staff work together to facilitate a supportive learning environment at both home and school. Effective partnerships are based on openness, trust, mutual respect and in the interests of all students. We recognise that parents, carers and families are integral members of our school community and partners in student learning. We look forward to continuing to create a safe and positive climate for all members of the community where healthy relationships can be nurtured and sustained.

Thank you to the parents who attended our Information sessions for Years 1-6. It was wonderful to see so many parents taking the opportunity to meet with their child’s teacher. This is an important first step in forming the integral partnership between parents and teachers to support student learning. We also thank the teachers for their preparation and delivery of these sessions.

 “In everything we do we strive to follow the way of St. Francis of Assisi.
Each day we rise and remember our calling to praise God for his presence
among us, in all of creation.”

“We must take note of the changes that have affected both the family and the school, and renew the commitment to constructive collaboration – for the benefit of children and young people” — Pope Francis  

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) strives to create vibrant Catholic communities of faith and learning and believes this is best achieved when there is a genuine partnership between home and school.

The Lighting the Way Together Parent-School Partnership Framework has been developed to support the creation and maintenance of this partnership. It outlines for parents* and school the principles and expectations of the parent-school partnership so that together we can create:

• identifiably Catholic communities, inspired by the person and teaching of Jesus Christ, where all strive to act with hope, integrity, justice, and compassion; and
• effective schools that enhance student learning and wellbeing.

*CEDoW uses the term parent inclusive of all adults who have the responsibility for the care and wellbeing of a child or young person. We recognise that the role of parent is fulfilled by a range of individuals within the variety of family structures that exist. 

VIEW THE 'LIGHTING THE WAY TOGETHER: PARENT-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORK' DOCUMENT