Communication and Preparation
How can I communicate
with my child’s teacher?
Effective and open communication between school and home
strengthens our community and supports student engagement
and learning. Communication between parents, students and
teaching staff is vital to students’ wellbeing and success at
Guildford Grammar School. All teachers value our parents’
knowledge and views. Teachers are always keen to discuss any
matter concerning students in their care. We regularly review our
communication practices and appreciate feedback from parents
to help us better serve our community.
Teacher and parent communication
Purpose
Method
New student induction before school starts at the beginning of the year.
Meet the teacher night week 3 Term 1.
In class meetings, one-to-one meetings.
Teacher introduction
The class teacher is always the first port of call when parents wish to discuss any matter
concerning their child. When appropriate teachers may include Preparatory School Coordinators
in correspondence and meetings. At times parents may wish to communicate with the School
Deputy or Head of Preparatory School for matters that go beyond the classroom.
Regular forms of communication are listed below:
• GGS Bulletin – includes Senior and Preparatory School news,
sent to families each Wednesday
• GGS SkoolBag App – ongoing communication regarding
events, general information and notices
• GGS Website – school calendar
• SeeSaw – Years 1-6
• Classroom teacher updates – fortnightly email from
classroom teachers
• School Diary – including weekly homework tasks and event
reminders
Teacher explains course/
programs Subject overview at the start of each term.
Reporting an incident –
parent or teacher In person, by phone, email or note in the student diary (within 12 hours of the incident,
where possible).
Academic Concern –
parent or teacher Phone call or email to communicate your concern and request a face-to-face meeting,
if required.
Inform / make a request –
parent or teacher A note in the student diary or an email.
• Parent Interviews – scheduled for Term 1 and Term 3
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