Communication
Communication is one of the cornerstones in ensuring a successful school. We recognize that parents, as the first educators, need to be informed and consulted whenever practical and opportune. At St Maria Goretti, we have communication procedures in place to make communication as open as possible and to ensure it is a two-way process.
School Website & Facebook Page
This website will be used as a constant source of up to date information for the community. If there are any items that you would like to see added to the website then please make contact with us.
Newsletter
Each Thursday a newsletter is sent from the school to all parents. It contains items of interest; information on current activities and it lists coming events. Teachers are asked to contribute an article in the newsletter on what is happening in the classroom on a rotational basis. This is our Primary communication tool so we encourage parents to ensure they read the newsletter each week.
Click here to access the Newsletter Archive.
Assembly
Our whole school gathers for assembly each Thursday at 8:45am. At the beginning of assembly school leaders present a small prayer/reflection to open the gathering. During assembly, awards are presented, achievements and birthdays are acknowledged and general notices and information are delivered. Parents are most welcome and encouraged to attend assemblies.
Parent Information Nights
Parent Information nights will be organised early in the year:
1. for parents and teachers to meet each other.
2. for teachers to present a broad outline of the curriculum.
3. to set expectations for the school year.
4. to clarify issues, respond to questions, promote discussion, etc.
Individual Consultation
This can be requested at any time by teachers or parents. Requests for a meeting with the class teacher should be initiated as follows:
Parents should ring the office to make an appointment that is appropriate to both teacher and parents. This would normally be before or after school hours at a mutually convenient time. By telephoning in advance and making an appointment it can be assured that quality time is put aside.
School Website & Facebook Page
This website will be used as a constant source of up to date information for the community. If there are any items that you would like to see added to the website then please make contact with us.
Newsletter
Each Thursday a newsletter is sent from the school to all parents. It contains items of interest; information on current activities and it lists coming events. Teachers are asked to contribute an article in the newsletter on what is happening in the classroom on a rotational basis. This is our Primary communication tool so we encourage parents to ensure they read the newsletter each week.
Click here to access the Newsletter Archive.
Assembly
Our whole school gathers for assembly each Thursday at 8:45am. At the beginning of assembly school leaders present a small prayer/reflection to open the gathering. During assembly, awards are presented, achievements and birthdays are acknowledged and general notices and information are delivered. Parents are most welcome and encouraged to attend assemblies.
Parent Information Nights
Parent Information nights will be organised early in the year:
1. for parents and teachers to meet each other.
2. for teachers to present a broad outline of the curriculum.
3. to set expectations for the school year.
4. to clarify issues, respond to questions, promote discussion, etc.
Individual Consultation
This can be requested at any time by teachers or parents. Requests for a meeting with the class teacher should be initiated as follows:
Parents should ring the office to make an appointment that is appropriate to both teacher and parents. This would normally be before or after school hours at a mutually convenient time. By telephoning in advance and making an appointment it can be assured that quality time is put aside.
School Office (Telephone Contact)
For general school business, the school telephone is attended by our Administration Assistant, between 8:30am-3pm. Our Admin Officer is available to take messages, and convey details at a suitable time. The Principal will often be available to take calls before and after this time during the week. When the office is unattended, messages should be left on the answering machine.
For general school business, the school telephone is attended by our Administration Assistant, between 8:30am-3pm. Our Admin Officer is available to take messages, and convey details at a suitable time. The Principal will often be available to take calls before and after this time during the week. When the office is unattended, messages should be left on the answering machine.
Reporting
Written reports are issued to parents twice a year at the end of each semester. Parent /Teacher evenings are held:
Written reports are issued to parents twice a year at the end of each semester. Parent /Teacher evenings are held:
- End of Term 1
- End of Term 3
- at any time that either the teacher or parent believes that such an occasion will benefit the student