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PARENTS CHARTER
The Schools Charter, setting out the general principles and key elements guiding the relationship between the school, it's parents and pupils is avaliable for download via the link below.
Parents Charter
PREPARING FOR SCHOOL
EARLY YEARS
If your child is starting in the Early Years it is a great help, particularly to the children's confidence if they can:
- Go to the toilet without assistance;
- Eat their lunch unassisted;
- Put on their own outdoor clothing;
- Understand and follow simple verbal instructions.
Your child may sometimes like to bring a small comfort toy from home.
ALL PUPILS
During the course of the day your child will need:
- Suitable clothing for the very changeable Luxembourg weather;
- pair of gym shoes for P.E.
- A named box or other suitable container with a packed lunch. Please give your child food that can be easily managed.
- A healthy snack and/or drink for the mid-morning break.
CONDUCT
St. George's believes that everyone should be treated with courtesy, consideration and respect. We hope our pupils will learn to respect others and have a responsible attitude to the general care of the school. We believe the development of self-control, and acceptance of responsibility for our actions, are essential if we are to live happily
together in a community. To ensure a safe orderly environment we have a number of simple rules, of which the children will be reminded from time to time.
If a child is spoiling the school atmosphere, discussions will be held with the parents to find the best way to improve the child's behaviour.
LINES OF COMMUNICATION
We believe communication with parents is vital to the smooth running and vitality of the school.
- A regular news letter will keep you informed of events, and enable the Headteacher to communicate matters of topical concern.
- Class teachers may also send home messages occasionally so please check your child's school bag regularly.
- We will keep you informed of your child's progress through a combination of written reports and parent-teacher conferences.
- If you or your child are worried about something, in the first instance you should contact the class teacher. If the problem is not resolved the Headteacher should be consulted.
- All the class teachers are aware of the importance of communicating with parents and will be willing to discuss issues arising from your child's education.
- To ensure that you receive the teacher's best attention please make an appointment at a time convenient to you both.
PARENTS' ROLE
HELP
Parents are as much a part of the school community as the children and teachers.
- Your interest and support are vital in maintaining the drive and enthusiasm of the school.
- Extra curricular activities, field trips, and fund raising, are all areas in which we seek your involvement.
- Many parents have knowledge and skills that can be of enormous value to our pupils.
- If you feel there is a particular contribution you could make to our community please make the class teacher or Headteacher aware of your talents.
COMMUNICATION
It is important to keep the school informed of any significant changes that may affect your child.
- Please let us know promptly about any medical, physical or emotional difficulties of which you become aware.
- A change of address or telephone number should be notified immediately.
- Please also provide an emergency telephone number in case we need to contact you urgently.
SUPPORT
It is important that teachers and parents work together in the education of the children in our school. Here are some suggestions as to how you can best support your child's progress through the St. George's system.
- Your child needs you to be a parent not a teacher. Your role is unique.
- Accept your child and avoid comparing him/her to other children. admire what he or she can do well.
- Promoting conversation and discussion at home has been proved to have a beneficial effect on all aspects of children's learning. Include your child in planning family activities. Explain and discuss what you are doing, and where and when events are happening.
- Set useful and purposeful tasks to be accomplished. These will not only generate a sense of achievement and self esteem, but also show that you value his/her contribution to the family. Offer praise and admiration at success and do not expect perfection.
- Use books. Share books. Enjoy books.
- Read to your child, encourage your child to read to you.
- Utilise genuine opportunities for reading and writing. For example: notes, messages, letters to friends and family, recipes, instructions.
- Enjoy your child.
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