A Window Into Learning At Columba
TERM 1 Class Newsletters
At Columba, we belive that sending a newsletter to parents each term about their child's class is important for several reasons, all contributing to a stronger parent-teacher partnership and improved student outcomes:
Transparency and Open Communication: Regular class updates foster transparency between the school and home. Parents are kept informed about their child's academic progress, eliminating surprises at the end of the term or school year. This open communication builds trust and encourages dialogue between parents and teachers.
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Facilitating Goal Setting: Termly class updates can be a springboard for discussions about academic goals. Parents and students can work together to set realistic and achievable targets for the next term, based on the current grades and areas for improvement.
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Supporting Parent Involvement: When parents are informed about their child's class, they are better equipped to support their learning at home. They can ask specific questions about their child's progress, offer help with challenging subjects, and provide encouragement and motivation.
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Creating a Collaborative Partnership: Sharing class news through newsletters strengthens the partnership between parents and teachers. It creates a shared understanding of the student's academic work, enabling both parties to work together to support the child's success.
Please note that our class newsletters should not be the only form of communication between parents and teachers. They are part of a broader strategy that includes parent-teacher conferences, email communication, phone calls, and other forms of interaction.
