School Support
04/11/2008
Do smaller class sizes actually improve learning outcomes for students? A closer look at the issue.
03/10/2008
By working in partnership with teachers, parents can make a real difference to their child’s experience of school.
30/09/2008
A guide for parents on the school subject H.S.I.E. and how they can help their child get the most from it at school.
06/02/2008
Looking at your latest school newsletters you will have noticed that it’s time for the year’s first round of parent-teacher meetings. Why are they so important?
13/03/2006
Sometimes sets of initials become a word (eg VET for Vocational Education & Training). Here's a further guide to 'teacher talk'.
13/03/2006
It is important that young children feel happy and relaxed about starting school. The following are a few suggestions to help you and your child cope.
13/03/2006
The type of school bag a child uses can have a direct impact on their spinal health and wellbeing. About 25 per cent of school-aged children in Australia suffer from back or neck pain at any one time.
13/03/2006
Catholic educators see parents as their children's first and most important teachers. Parents are valued as partners in education. They are always welcome in schools and are encouraged to participate in classroom activities.
13/03/2006
Like people in all professions and occupations, teachers sometimes use a language of their own. Here are the meanings teachers give to some words that have become part of 'teacher talk'.
13/03/2006
Self-confident children tend to do well. And their success makes them even more confident in themselves.
Disclaimer: The information contained in the articles above has been sourced from a variety of educational articles and interviews. They offer a range of suggestions for parents but is not necessarily the official viewpoint of the Parramatta Diocesan Catholic system of schools.