Preparatory School Handbook 2019 | Page 19

Communication and Preparation Updating Personal Details Teacher and parent communication (continued) Purpose Method Homework diary Students in Years 1-6 have a homework diary, which can be a very useful tool for communication between home and school. The homework diary should be acknowledged with a signature from parents on a regular basis. Teachers will write a comment in the diary throughout each term. Additionally, some class teachers are using the computer program Seesaw to communicate with students and families. End-of-semester reports will be sent to parents. Reporting and work samples Work samples are sent home when finished. Exhibitions of inquiry learning throughout the year. Work displayed in classroom. Parent Interviews Interviews are arranged during the last two weeks of Term 1 and Term 3. However, additional meetings can be arranged at any time during the year, by speaking to teachers to organise a mutually convenient date and time, or by emailing the class teacher or by placing a request in the child’s homework diary. Seesaw In Years 1-6, staff communicate regularly through the diary, regular emails and Seesaw. Kindy and Pre-Primary In Kindergarten and Pre-Primary, communication generally takes place on a more informal basis, when staff are able to speak to parents during drop off and pick up times before and after school. Seesaw and email is also used regularly for updates and sharing of information about classroom events. A notice board outside each classroom provides information to families about weekly curriculum content and daily events. 19 Please ensure you contact the Senior School Administration on 9377 9222 or via email [email protected] to update any changes to your personal contact details, including residential and postal addresses; home or work phone numbers; mobile numbers; or email addresses. We especially encourage you to keep your email addresses and mobile phone numbers updated, as important correspondence is often sent in these formats. Changes to personal details must be advised directly to the School, in addition to advising your class Liaison Parent.