COMMUNICATION

Effective communication between all members of the school community is a key to student success. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate in their child's education. Opportunities to do this come through such things as School Assemblies and School Newsletters, Communication Books etc.


  • School Assemblies

Assemblies are held fortnightly on Friday mornings commencing at 9:00am in the School Hall. Classes host the assembly and parents are notified of the host class for the assembly via the Newsletter.

Families are most welcome to attend the assembly at which students share their work, awards are handed out and announcements made.

 

  • Newsletters

The newsletter is published on Thursday each week and is the main form of written communication between home and school at a whole school level. It is distributed through the eldest child in each family. Any community groups wishing to advertise their events or have information included in the newsletter, must submit the item by Wednesday lunchtime for consideration. The school is unable to guarantee that articles submitted for consideration can definitely be included.

 

  • Communication Books

Each year class teachers manage communication with families via a communication book or diary. They are a tool for 2-way communication between home and school and should be used to arrange meeting times, explain absences, pass on information, express concerns, describe special class projects/activities or any other communication purpose.

 

  • Meetings
  • Parent Teacher Meetings

Acquaintance Night / Meet the Staff night is held early in term 1 to give parents/caregivers the opportunity to meet the teacher and to learn about class activities and priorities.

Student Achievement Conferences are held in term 2 on an individual basis to review children's progress.

Specific information will be sent home and times negotiated.

  • Staff Meetings

Staff meetings to discuss school issues and provide staff Professional Development opportunities are held on Tuesday straight after school until approximately 5.30pm. Staff are not available to meet parents/caregivers or receive phone calls during this time.

 

  • Grievance Procedure for Parents

Issues of concern are best addressed with the person with whom you have the issue. If you have a concern relating to your child, talk to the class teacher. If the issue is not resolved, please see the Principal or Deputy. We have included a copy of the Grievance Procedures for Parents for your information.

 

FOR EDUCATIONAL MATTERS RELATING TO YOUR CHILD

  

If you have a grievance related to your child, arrange a meeting time with the teacher concerned, and advise of the grievance/s to be discussed prior to the meeting. 

  

  

  

  

Meet with the teacher to discuss and resolve the grievance/s. 

Grievance Resolved 

 

  

  

If you are dissatisfied and feel the grievance has not been resolved, clearly state this at the conclusion of the meeting. 

Arrange a meeting time with the Principal or Deputy and advise of the grievance(s) to be discussed in writing. 

  

  

 

  

  

Meet with the Principal or Deputy to discuss and resolve the grievance. If the school does not receive any more information or communication from you, it is reasonable for the grievance to be considered resolved. 

Grievance Resolved 

  

  

If you are dissatisfied with the outcome and feel that the grievance has not been resolved, clearly, state this at the conclusion of the meeting. 

  

  

  

  

You may contact the District Director (08 82568228) at Elizabeth House. The expectation will be that the above steps have been followed. The District Director or their Nominee will discuss the matter with you and work through a process to resolve your grievance. 

 

Grievance Resolved 

  

  

  

  

General school matters are most appropriately raised directly with the Principal, Deputy, Staff or Governing Council. It is important the grievances are kept confidential. The school can only deal with grievances that are raised. It is expected that parents/caregivers, students & staff will work together to resolve grievances in a way that maintain positive relationships between all parties. 

 

  • Behaviour Management

At Tanunda Primary School we believe in provision of a Learning Environment, which supports the development, and well-being of each individual.  

CODE OF CONDUCT

All members of our school community have a responsibility to:

  •  Treat everyone with respect.

  •  Act honestly, in good faith and in everyone's best interests.

  •  Look for the strength and positive traits in people and value suggestions.

  •  Accompany constructive criticism with constructive solutions.

  •  Contribute to developing and sustaining a productive teaching and learning environment that rewards and acknowledges success.

  •  Maintain a school environment that is safe, orderly and harassment free.

  •  Work together harmoniously and collaboratively to achieve shared goals.

  •  Manage conflict when it occurs in ways that seek fair, non-violent solutions.

Behaviour, which affects student learning, is addressed using a range of consequences appropriate to the behaviour.  These may include warnings, 'sit out', community service, catch up work or Rethink sessions with a note sent home to parents. In more serious cases, suspension and exclusion may be imposed.  As part of rewarding positive behaviour students are acknowledged in a variety of ways. These may include merit cards, special activities, positive comments, stickers and newsletter recognition.