Listed here are some of the many ways parents can become involved in their children's education. Through the Gowrie Gazette, parents will from time to time be asked to indicate the ways in which they would like to contribute.
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hearing children read
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assisting with the supervision of group activities in class
- assisting in writing lessons
- leading a craft group
- assisting in the sporting program
- assisting in gross motor activities
- coaching a particular sport
- sharing particular knowledge with groups
- assisting in integrated activity periods
- covering books
- making materials for educational games
- preparing aids
- providing transport for excursions and sporting teams
- helping in the canteen
- being involved with the Board or the P&C
- making library bags or paint smocks
- assisting children working with computers
- typing children's stories.
Parents are also invited to participate on the P&C and School Board
Voluntary Contributions
For many years, students have benefited from the additional financial resources provided through voluntary contributions from parents carers and other citizens. These contributuins have assisted the school to conduct additional programs and activities and purchase educational materials.
The School Board has suggested that the the following contribution will directly support the educational programs provided by the school. This voluntary contribution may be made in full, in part or by installments.
Section 27 of the Education Act 2004 however clearly states that
e) each contribution must be voluntary
f) a child is not to be refused benefits or services because the child's parents do not make a contribution
g) a child is not harassed for contributions
h) any record of contributions is confidential.
The school may offer or facilitate some specific optional items. activities and services for which parents may be required to pay if they want their child to access them. These are included in Schedule One of the Department of Education and Training's Statement on Requesting Financial Contributions from Parents, which can be found at www.det.act.gov.au/policies/policies.htm
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