AIMS
* To build on the relationship already established with Coromandel Valley Primary School through the Kids Hope program.
* To provide a meeting place for new parents or those wanting to meet other parents.
* Provide occasional talks and times for discussion about topics of interest to the parents.
For example,
MEETING TIME and PLACE
9am to approximately 10.30 in St John's parish hall next door to the school
We would be delighted to have any current parents assist as volunteers with these sessions.
Upcoming Presentations
March 17 School librarian talking about reading with children In the school library
Second Term Terry Furness talking about children with disabilities or difficulties In the parish hall
- identifying issues, learning strategies, placement in the classroom
(Experience with CanDo4Kids and Cora Barclay)
TIPS for Parents of Children Just starting school or moving to a new school
About school uniforms, school lunches, preparation for first day at school
See Tips from NewWithKids
Transition from kindergarten or childcare to primary school
See Tips from BigFatSmile
Transition to your child's first school or to a new school
See guidelines from Associate Professor Erica Frydenberg, University of Melbourne at UnivOfMelbArticles
TIPS for Parents for Students Moving to a new school
See guidelines from RaisingChildren
See tips from ChildMagsAustralia
Contacts:
Di Furness (parish representative) dianne.furness@internode.on.net 0417 569 970
Jenni Forder (school care worker) jenni.forder365@schools.sa.edu.au
* To build on the relationship already established with Coromandel Valley Primary School through the Kids Hope program.
* To provide a meeting place for new parents or those wanting to meet other parents.
* Provide occasional talks and times for discussion about topics of interest to the parents.
For example,
- Reading with children with the school librarian
- Children with disabilities or experiencing difficulties - – identifying issues, learning strategies, placement in the classroom
- Managing screen time for children including safety issues
MEETING TIME and PLACE
9am to approximately 10.30 in St John's parish hall next door to the school
We would be delighted to have any current parents assist as volunteers with these sessions.
Upcoming Presentations
March 17 School librarian talking about reading with children In the school library
Second Term Terry Furness talking about children with disabilities or difficulties In the parish hall
- identifying issues, learning strategies, placement in the classroom
(Experience with CanDo4Kids and Cora Barclay)
TIPS for Parents of Children Just starting school or moving to a new school
About school uniforms, school lunches, preparation for first day at school
See Tips from NewWithKids
Transition from kindergarten or childcare to primary school
See Tips from BigFatSmile
Transition to your child's first school or to a new school
See guidelines from Associate Professor Erica Frydenberg, University of Melbourne at UnivOfMelbArticles
TIPS for Parents for Students Moving to a new school
See guidelines from RaisingChildren
See tips from ChildMagsAustralia
Contacts:
Di Furness (parish representative) dianne.furness@internode.on.net 0417 569 970
Jenni Forder (school care worker) jenni.forder365@schools.sa.edu.au