Becoming part of the school community

Benefits of participating

Being involved in your child's school can have a positive impact on their learning and behaviour as they get used to this new stage of their life.

Possible benefits of teacher and parent collaboration to support a child's learning can include:

• an eagerness to attend regularly if they were feeling a little reluctant to begin with
• enhanced social and relationship skills
• a greater sense of personal wellbeing and security.

Ways to get involved

Becoming part of your school’s community can help you connect with other parents and staff. You can participate by:

• joining social media channels like your school’s Facebook group to find out what’s going on and connect with other parents
• volunteering for the school canteen, excursions, events or committees
• contributing to any school council, parent club or local parents and citizens (P&C) group.

Raising Children has information about the benefits of building a relationship with your child's school.