How to help your child ......

Enjoy School

The development of a positive relationship between the home and the school is a rewarding opportunity for all parties involved in the educational process of a child. It is important to remember that school should be a beneficial and purposeful use of time for the learner.

Going to School is Important

• Encourage your child to be part of school every day.
• Keep your child home only when they are sick.
• Advise the school of any absence.
• See the doctor and dentist outside school time.

Friends are Important

• Show an interest in your child's friends.
• Invite friends to come and play.
• Encourage your children to play with other children.
• Teach your child to share.
• Play with your child and their friends..

Be Involved Yourself

• Meet with your child's teacher.
• Let the teacher and the school know you are interested.
• Read notices from school and reply on time.
• Listen to your child read.
• Assist with your child's homework.
• Look for the good things you child is doing and give praise.
• Attend P&C Meetings
• Read the school newsletter.

Other Suggestions

• Play board games with your child.
• Go on family outings, picnics or barbecues.
• Get involved in local community activities.
• If your child is not happy at school, talk to the teacher or the school counsellor.
• Make sure your child has a good night's sleep.
• Make sure your child get up early enough to have a healthy breakfast.
• Get lunch and morning teas organised early and provide a variety of nutritious foods.
• Make sure you leave home on time to get to school before classes commence.
• Be organised.
• Help your child to pack their school bag for the next day. eg homework.

Remember

By helping your child enjoy school, you will be letting them know that happens at school is important to you.

If your child is happy about going to school, they will have a better chance of learning.

If you are involved with your child's education, your child will be happier and do better at school.

If you are positive about the school and the teacher so will your child.

Remember that children need relaxation time and that homework should never rob a child of enthusiasm or a time to relax and enjoy family activities.

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