Parent Information Evening

a parent's Northside News article May 21, 2001

Last term I was really inspired at the 3-6 parent evening on “Language”, so much so that I feel I needed to share the experience with you.

As you know, the last thing we feel like doing after the children go to bed, is to get back in that car and go to school.  But on that particular evening, I initially went to the meeting to support my children and also the school.  My motivation for being there very quickly changed when the Directresses, Jennifer, Julia and Gunam began their talk.

I realised this meeting was not primarily for the school, it was for us, the parents of children who are being educated in the most wonderful environment by incredibly talented and dedicated teachers.  This meeting was for me to learn what my children are doing at school each day.

All three of the directresses spoke so fluently and clearly.  They described and demonstrated various activities they do with the children to encourage language, and basically how they teach them to read and write.  They showed us how they present the work to the children and for me, having had a public primary school education, I couldn’t help but notice the patience they exuded and how quietly but nevertheless effectively they spoke to them.

This type of education is special.  It was inspiring to see three people with such a passionate love for their careers.  I also found the talk very helpful with ideas to promote the children’s learning at home. Better parenting is something I always need help with.

This term there will be another Parent Information Evening and when it comes around I will need it to refocus on what is going on in the classroom so that I can continue at home, or at least try to.  All the wonderful progress that is being made there with our boys.  It would be great if you could attend the next meeting.  I think both you and your children would really benefit from your attendance and contribution.

Look forward to seeing you there.