Acting Principal News

Dear Parents and Carers,

I would like to take this opportunity to say that it has been fantastic to see so many parents at events taking place at Saviour's Primary in the first five weeks of this school year.  These events have included the Welcome BBQ and Disco, Parent Information Night and Parent Engagement Network (PEN) Meeting.  

Parent engagement in primary school is crucial for the academic, social, and emotional development of children. Research has shown that when parents are involved in their children's education, children perform better in school, have better attendance, and have more positive attitudes towards learning.

At St Saviour's Primary, there are several ways in which parents can engage with the school. These include:

1. Attending parent-teacher conferences: This is a great way for parents to meet with their child's teacher and discuss their child's progress, strengths, and areas for improvement.  These will happen toward the end of Term 1.

2. Volunteering: Parents can volunteer to help out in the classroom or with school events. This not only helps the school, but also shows children that their parents value education and are willing to invest time and effort into their school.

3. Communicating with teachers: Regular communication with teachers can help parents stay up-to-date on what their child is learning and how they are doing in school.

4. Supporting learning at home: Parents can help their children with homework, read with them, and encourage them to engage in learning activities outside of school.

5. Participating in school activities: Attending school events such as performances, PEN meetings, and school fundraisers can help parents feel more connected to their child's school and community.  Some events that might interest you this year include fathers'/mothers' day activities, Under 8s Day, classroom visits, sporting activities, 

Overall, parent engagement in primary school is a key factor in children's academic success and well-being. By working together, parents and schools can create a positive and supportive learning environment for children.

DATA COLLECTION - Student Residential Addresses

The Australian Government is conducting the 2023 Student residential address and other information collection. This is an annual collection of student residential addresses, and the names and addresses of parents/guardians of students for non-government schools.

The data is collected to inform Commonwealth school education policy and funding and is utilised to calculate the school community’s “capacity to contribute” to the costs of schooling. The capacity to contribute methodology, based on income of parents or guardians of students at a non-government school, is used in school funding calculations. All students are included within the school and there is no opt-out arrangement by parents.  Please see notice below.