Parent Handbook 2012-13.pdf - Beacon Hill School

Parent Information Booklet 2012 - 13Home and School LinksA child spends more time out of school than in it and so parents are their first and mostimportant teachers. Learning begins with the child’s first experiences. Listening and talkingare a vital part of all learning and are the foundations for reading and writing. Your child’sattitude to learning, school and other people will be formed in your home - what is valuedby you will also be valued by them. There is a very strong relationship between homeencouragement and school achievement, especially in reading and writing. The co-operationof home and school working together will be of benefit to your child.Communicating with TeachersYour child’s teacher will always be happy to talk to you, but PLEASE ARRANGE ANAPPOINTMENT BY CALLING AT THE OFFICE. Remember that teachers are very busy withchildren and do not have time for lengthy discussions at classroom doors or whilst onplayground duty.If Problems Arise...........At HomeIf there is a change in your child’s life, which affects their emotional well being, please let usknow. Children’s behaviour and ability to work at school can be affected by disturbances intheir lives.At SchoolIf a problem arises, please contact the class teacher first. If assistance is still required thencontact the relevant Vice Principal (Phase Co-ordinator) or Mr. Brewster the Principal, sothat the matter can be investigated.PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR CHILD IS OUR PRIME CONCERNWe are eager to work with you to make their school life happy34