Communication
Meaningful Home / School Partnerships are developed between parents
and teachers to create a positive and caring school community. Good
communication is critical to this process and is provided through:
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Weekly newsletters
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Weekly whole school assembly
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Comprehensive reporting system
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'Open Door' policy
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Parent information sessions
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Formal and informal parent teacher meetings
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Annual magazine
Community involvement is actively encouraged and the school provides many opportunities for involvement in your child's education at a variety of levels.
Curriculum Information Nights
Curriculum nights are held early in the year to provide class teachers with the opportunity to explain curriculum and programs to parents.
Throughout the year further information nights may be held on specific subjects.
Curriculum Days
Every year the Department of Education, Employment and Training (DEET) provides for curriculum professional development for teachers. These dates are published in our school newsletter which are available to view online and the calendar. Parents are welcome to attend. Children are not required at school on these days.
Open Days
The school is always "Open for Inspection". During Education week the school will be open during the day, on one school-day and also on one Saturday morning to enable all members of the community to view our curricular initiatives and celebrate the achievements of all the children and teachers.
Parent-Teacher Meetings
Parent / Teacher meetings are held early in the year for teachers and parents to discuss individual needs of students. At these meetings, teachers together with parents, set individual goals for students. Later in the year, another formal meeting is held to review these goals and the student's progress. However, if you feel the need to discuss any concerns, please don't leave it until the scheduled meeting times. Meetings can be arranged at other times that are mutually convenient to both parent and teacher.
Parents receive a written mid-year report and a written end of year report indicating their child's development in each of the eight key learning areas.
Weekly Newsletter
Our weekly Newsletter informs parents of diary dates, coming events, and curricular happenings. The newsletter is open to all for contributions of interest to the school community
The weekly newsletter is available for viewing on our website. You may also 'subscribe' to the newsletter by following the instructions on the front page of our website under the heading 'Sign up for electronic newsletter'. You will then be sent a copy of the updated newsletter every week via your elected email address.
A paper copy of the newsletter is also available to come home via your child by notifying your child's homeroom teacher.
Changeable Sign
Look out for the changeable sign located on the corner of Devon and Birdwood Streets for updated information.
Assemblies
Each Monday a whole school assembly is held. Seating is available and parents are very welcome to attend.
What do I do if I have a concern about my child?
Roberts McCubbin Primary School and its parents are committed to working in partnership for the benefit of the children in our care. Good communications is the key element of this process.
Our 'open door' policy means that class teachers are available to address any concerns that may arise.
If you have a concern that needs to be discussed, the order of contact is as follows:
Your first point of contact is with your class teacher, followed by the area co-ordinator (Junior, Middle, Senior) and lastly addressed to the Principal class. Please remember an appointment time is usually appreciated.
