The Parent - Child - Teacher relationship is founded on trust between the Parent and Teacher. The Child will only find his place in the Class and grow in a healthy way if this trust is given in a reciprocal understanding. The child needs to know that you, the parent have entrusted them with their teacher. Make that connection, engage with your child's teacher and foster a trust relationship.This relationship thrives on communication. The opportunities for communication between teacher and parent are made available at Parents Evenings and Meetings, Parent Talks, Community Events and through the Newsletters. Your child's connectedness with the school is vital to their security and happiness in the school. When your child sees that you are involved and active in the school at Festivals and Fundraisers, in Parents Committees and Community Events, even the Tuck Shop, the school becomes an extension of their homes and that warmth is spread into their school life.

There are certain guidelines which need to be remembered when selecting clothing for your child to wear to school. Please don't let them wear clothing with obvious branding, slogans or cartoon and television characters. This interferes with the child's identity and we would like the child's own essense to shine through. Do allow for changes in weather conditions and also for spills and accidents, especially with the younger children. We have a large Lost Property basket, but not always the right sizes. It is important to have the children come to school with sturdy shoes or to have these kept in a bag at school. Hats are also very important for outside activities, play or walks. Hats may also be kept at school. The children's hair may be worn long but fringes should be kept out of their eyes. Hairstyles should please not be extravagant.

As much as we commiserate with sticky traffic conditions, we must stress the necessity of punctuality. The children should be at school by 7.50 in the morning. Classes start at 8.00 and being late distracts the children and the harmony which the teacher requires for verses and circle time is upset.

The media plays a forceful role in our lives and is regarded as a powerful instrument of influence over society. We ask that parents limit their children's television viewing. Unfortunately the television set is not the only difficulty and parents need to be extremely cautious of computer games, X-boxes and such . Magazines, newspapers, radio are all mostly adult material and children can be emotionally harmed if unduly exposed to material which is not age appropriate.

Food is an emotive issue which responds to a very powerful, primal drive with sensory dimensions of pleasure and well being. Parents often want to please their children with sweet treats, but be aware that sugar, preservatives and artificial colourings have a powerful and often immediate effect on your child's metabolism, and that these effects may impact on their learning and on their responses in the classroom.
Lunch boxes should contain simple, nutritious food. If your child stays for after care, please be sure to pack in extra food for the afternoon, when hunger pangs can make for a very unhappy child.
We love to celebrate the children's birthdays at the school and a simple cake with a few treats, not too sugary or spicy will be very welcome. Please consult with your child's teacher in good time to check on special requests or requirements for the birthday celebration.