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As indicated previously, with our commitment to fostering positive parent relationships within our school community, Tenison Woods College is delighted to be supporting the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) in 2019, which will also foster a Class Parent Representative Program, with the enthusiasm of parent, Aleathia Holland.

We are finalising the list of parent representatives of each class and look forward to gathering with them to discuss how they can support staff in building community. 

The nature of the Parent Representative role will differ according to the developmental age of students in the class. The involvement of a Reception Parent Representative will differ to that of a Year 9 parent Representative. Younger age groups tend to rely on active support and more than one Parent Representative for each class. On the other hand, we appreciate that developing adolescence brings with it a growing sense of independence and the Parent Representative role for this cohort may be to facilitate parents in connecting and navigating areas of adolescence.

Parent Representatives will assist the classroom teacher in welcoming families to the class and the school. They will also be involved in liaising with families and staff to facilitate strong communication, providing a sounding board for parents in relation to questions or concerns they may have about their child’s learning and wellbeing.

Where appropriate, a Parent Representative may facilitate or co-ordinate gatherings for parents and families in the spirit of strengthening positive relationships. Each Parent Representative will meet with the classroom teacher on a fortnightly basis and may wish to submit items in the class newsletter.

David Mezinec | Principal

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