Parent teacher communication
Home/School Communication
Research leaves no doubt that when parents and teachers work together the educational outcomes are always better for children. In addition to improved educational outcomes a strong partnership between home and school ensures maintenance of children's wellbeing, parents feel more confident and teachers feel supported.
To maintain
our home / school communication and to reduce our environmental footprint, teachers will continue to email class newsletters and information home. If you change your email throughout the year please let office staff know so that school records can be updated,
Admin@rochedalss.eq.edu.au
All staff will respond to email and phone messages, in a timely manner, during business hours. Some staff may choose to respond outside of these hours and this is their choice to do so. However, there is no expectation that staff will respond to emails after 4.00 pm and before 8.00 am.
We expect that staff would respond to communication
within two school days.
Communicating with your child’s school.pdf
Community Communication via Newsletter
Our newsletters will be distributed fortnightly, we'll still communicate with parents and carers on matters as they arise via newsflash, email and/or text message.
Newsletters will be distributed odd weeks on a Monday.
Term 1:
- Parents and carers are invited to a 'Parent Infomration Session' this is where the class teacher is introduced and class routines and expectations are explained. This occurs in Week 2. A copy of the PowerPoint shared is emailed home to all parents.
- Parent Teacher Interviews are held at the end of Term 1 to update parents/carers on the progress of their child.
- Prep Parent Teacher Interviews are held mid-term 1.
Terms 2 & Term 4:
- Parents/Carers are issued with a written report that is emailed home.
Term 3: - Student led conferences are held at the end of Term 3 providing the opportunity for students to share their learning with parents.
- Incidental meetings can be arranged at any time throughout the term through an email to the teacher or phone contact through the office. A mutually convenient time will be arranged to ensure that the teacher is free from teaching commitments to discuss the student's progress.
Raising concerns
We understand that there may be times when parents have concerns or want to question to clarify issues pertaining to the school or their children. At Rochedale we value the regular interaction we have with parents. We address concerns and manage conflict in a way which shows respect to all parties. Through positive, open, honest and appropriate communication we aim to resolve all issues as effectively and quickly as possible.
Parent Complaints Management Policy
To view our Complaints Policy, click
here.