Family Engagement

What is our Why?

Sacred Heart values the partnership between all stakeholders, in particular the benefits of positive links between students, parents and the school.  Parental involvement in school activities strengthens the relationships between home and school and can enhance school programs by assisting in the provision of a broad range of learning experiences for all students.

When parents are involved at school, the performance of all the children at school, not just their own, tends to improve. The more comprehensive and well planned the partnership between the school and home, the higher the student achievement (Henderson and Berla).

Opportunities for Family Engagement include:

  • Learning Walks
  • Parent Helper Programs – designed for teachers and parents to work together to assist children in the development of reading, writing, numeracy skills, Discovery/Inquiry 
  • Excursions & Camps
  • Special Events – Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents Day, Harmony Day, Sports Days & lots more
  • Student Expos of Learning
  • School Advisory Council
  • Fund raising
  • Engagement in your own child’s learning at every opportunity