Many parents ask us the question “How can I help my child and the school?” Here are a few ways in which you can support your child and the school.
- Children have a real need to be heard. Let them tell you about their day.
- Tell them about your day. Find time to pray together.
- Send your child to bed at a regular and reasonable time.
- Be positive. Build your child’s confidence by praising the things (s)he does well.
- Listen to your child read, and enjoy stories together.
- Learn from your child’s teacher the best way (s)he thinks you can help your child at home.
- Enrich your child’s leisure time by encouraging hobbies, sports, games, handicrafts, outings, joining clubs, etc.
- Be selective about the television programmes/videos (s)he watches and discuss the programmes that you view together.
- Encourage your child to read as much as possible.
- Involve your child in the mathematical experiences of everyday life, in cooking, shopping, measuring and telling the time.
- Take an active interest in any school work your child brings home such as research for topics, weekly spellings or tables.
- If you are anxious about your child’s progress, please come and talk to us. Try not to pass on your anxiety to your child.