Engaging Parents and the Community: A Key to Student Success

In today’s educational landscape, the involvement of parents and the broader community is more crucial than ever. Research consistently shows that when parents and community members actively participate in school activities, students benefit academically, socially, and emotionally.

Ways to Get Involved at St Pat’s

• Volunteer Opportunities: We need volunteers for canteen, reading, Footsteps and events such as The Taste of St Pat’s Cultural Expo. Parents and community members can offer their time and skills to support these initiatives. Please reach out if you are interested.
• Community Council: As Jo mentioned we are looking for Community Council members, see her article for more information.

Dance Concert

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to rescheduled our Dance Concert. The Dance Concert will now take place in Term 4.

Aleeta will visit in Week 5, Term 4 and the Dance Concert will take place in Week 7, Term 4:

Wednesday 27th November - 12pm Matinee
Thursday 28th November - 6pm Concert 

Tickets will go on sale early Term 4.

Supporting Students & Parents

Pip-Ed is a new, updated version of the award-winning, evidence-based parenting program, ‘Partners in Parenting’, offered to parents and carers of teenagers aged 12-18 who are refusing school due to anxiety or depression, reside in Australia, are fluent in English and have regular internet access.
The program is not recommended as a sole source of support for young people experiencing school refusal. Although all parents are able to take part, the program content is not tailored for parents of teenagers living with Autism Spectrum Disorder or intellectual disability.

Link: https://pip-ed.web.app/