Parent Engagement in Learning

Parent engagement in learning is known to lead to improved outcomes for students of all ages. 

Parent engagement in learning and everyday positive parenting are major contributors to children’s learning, and can build children’s confidence, motivation, capability and competence as learners. Please find below some tips that can be used as a starting point at home:

• Communicate the value of education and the importance of schooling
• Encourage educational aspirations and career goals; make plans with children for their future
• Regularly ask your student what they are learning and doing at school, and praise real effort and achievements
• Take an interest in homework, provide help where needed and offer encouragement and support for children to solve problems for themselves
• Have high expectations for academic success and behaviour
• Encourage physical activity and set reasonable boundaries for television, games and online socialising
• Engage children in meaningful conversations about everyday life and topical issues, and encourage critical thinking and the development of ideas
• Have positive, regular interactions with teachers; share knowledge, ideas and concerns.

For students to be successful both at school and into the future it's essential that parents/caregivers work with us allowing us to tailor teaching and learning to suit each individual child ensuring that every PBC student is prepared for all that life may bring! 

PBC is extremely diverse and has a rich culture of high expectations to optimise student learning, mental health, social and emotional well-being.

NAPLAN Update

NAPLAN testing begins on Tuesday 11 May and will continue for 2 weeks by the time all students have completed the four tests. If a student is ill and misses a test, there is the opportunity for catch-up tests.

We wish all of our Year 7 and 9 students every success in NAPLAN, and thank their teachers for all they have done to prepare the students to do their best.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Thank you to every parent who will give up his or her time to attend Parent Teacher Interviews 11 – 13 May. Teachers really appreciate the chance to discuss students’ progress and share important information which can help students in their achievement and their happiness at school.

Remember, that you can contact your child’s teachers at any time, via the Staff Contact list on the school website.

Assessment Calendar Term 2

These will be available on the school website.