Partner in your child's education

Parent Involvement

Parent involvement encompasses the more common, day-to-day activities that parents do to support their child’s learning focusing on:

Positive Engagement with Homework: Ensuring that children complete their homework and providing help when necessary.
Attending Parent-Teacher Interviews: Attend meetings with teachers to discuss their child’s progress and areas for improvement.
Reading Together: Spending time reading with their child to enhance literacy skills and foster a love for reading.
Following School Communications: Staying updated with school emails, newsletters, and announcements to keep informed of their child’s educational environment.
School Involvement: Parents can volunteer to assist in the classroom by helping with various tasks under the teacher's guidance. In a primary setting this might include activities such as reading groups, helping to organise and manage classroom materials, or assisting during art projects or science experiments. In secondary school, Canteen and other opportunities are available for school involvement.

Learning is a partnership with parents, carers and others in the community, all of whom have a role to play in nurturing the love of learning needed for success at school and in life.

 - Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration (December 2019) -

Parent Engagement

Parent engagement involves a deeper and closer school partnership that shapes the overall educational experience for the students.

Participating in Parent Engagement Groups: Joining school committees, forums or advisory groups where discussions focus on supporting the school’s strategic direction and enhancing parent involvement. Each CSBB school has its own unique parent engagement structure tailored to meet the needs of its community.
Fundraising and Organising Community Events: Supporting the organising of school events that build community engagement.
Advocacy: Advocating for the importance of family and carer engagement to supports within the school community.
Pathways and Partnerships: Volunteering as a mentor to students by sharing career expertise or providing support for their academic and personal development.
Self-Education and Upskilling: Parents can engage by attending workshops and courses to better support their children’s learning.

Being both involved and engaged are valuable and can complement each other to create a supportive and enriching environment for children.

CSBB supports these structures through the provision of workshops, online resources, and close collaboration with school leadership teams to foster informed and well-resourced parent bodies.

Become a Community Partner

Helping Your Child Build a Future Beyond the Classroom

At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, we believe the future starts in our classrooms today - and we are committed to giving your child the best chance to succeed.

Your support will help ensure that all students, including your child, have the opportunity to thrive.
Our Pathways & Partnerships program is designed to support students by connecting what they learn in the classroom with real-world experiences and career opportunities. This program helps your child develop the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world and make informed decisions about their future.

Get Involved

We’re looking for parents and community members to help us build a brighter future for our students. Your experience, insights, and connections could make a real difference in helping students discover career pathways and understand the skills they need for success.

Ways you can get involved

Host a student for work experience
Deliver an industry talk or workshop
Mentor a student exploring your field
Support career and pathway events

Express your Interest

Are you ready to make a difference for our students? Complete the form below to express your interest in becoming a Pathways & Partnerships Community Partner.

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Community of Faith and Learning

When enrolling your child to attend one of our schools, your family becomes a member of a vibrant and welcoming community that extends beyond the classroom. We welcome you and your family to join us in our parish community, which is an integral part of our school’s identity.

Priests work closely with the school and students are involved in the life of the parish. As first educators of your children in faith, your involvement in the life of the parish is greatly valued and supported by your school.

The Parent Engagement Coordinator (PEC) is a key contact at school and provides a warm welcome between parents/carers, the school, and the wider community. They play a vital role in strengthening relationships and building a supportive environment for all families.

The PEC facilitates various initiatives and programs that help families on their faith journey and fosters a sense of belonging within the Catholic school community. From parent formation retreats and social justice initiatives to parent education programs and transition to school programs, the PEC is there every step of the way.

Safeguarding in our Schools

Safeguarding encompasses proactive measures that unite the commitment of staff, parents and the broader school community to create and maintain safe environments with emphasis on prevention, accountability, and practices that foster a culture of safety and care for all students.

Further information for parents and carers regarding Safeguarding in our schools, can be found in the Safeguarding in our Schools brochure below.

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