SCHOOLS PLUS; FAIR EDUCATION;

ENGAGING FAMILIES AND COMUNITIES TO IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES

Schools plus is a national charity that exists to help vulnerable children succeed at school. Our vision is that all young Australians reach their full potential through access to a great education. Schools Plus has worked closely to help close the education gap cause by disadvantage. We work with teachers and schools in disadvantaged communities to implement projects and initiatives that will help address the key issues which are preventing their students form thriving. Participation in the program is ideally suited to schools who have identified significant room for improving students outcomes and have prioritised strengthening family and community engagement as a key strategy to address this. 

At the Community Council Open Meeting on Wednesday, I spoke about the possibility of applying for a grant through the Schools Plus; Fair Education program to support community engagement at our school.

During application rounds, eligible schools are invited to apply for funding and strategic support for a school-led project designed to create sustainable change for their students. Applications for a Smart Giving grant open once per year. This year’s application period has now closed. Schools can register their project on the Fundraise Yourself platform at any time.

The council has endorsed the Leadership Team taking on the beginnings of an application for the grant however it was agreed school community input is of utmost importance in creating an application. The Leadership Team will seek ideas for ways we can build engagement and enriching involvement in our school community into the future. I will be seeking the support of the parent class contacts in the next week to reach out to parents asking them to give input on their thoughts and ideas on ways to continue to build school involvement. The Leadership Team will also listen to student voice via the SRC.

If you wish to gain further information please access via the link below.

https://www.schoolsplus.org.au/for-schools/grants/