Parental Involvement

Including the particular instances listed below, the Administration and Staff of Pioneer State High School value highly the interest parents and guardians take in their children's school life - the programs they follow, the work they do, the friends they make, the teachers who teach them and the extra-curricular activities in which they take part. We urge and most sincerely invite you to take a keen interest in your student(s). It will help them and us tremendously as we all continue to encourage good habits such as punctuality, neat appearance, appropriate language, completing effective homework, good study habits and responsibility for equipment.

PARENT ASSISTANCE

Parents are encouraged to visit the school to discuss a student's progress or any problems that may arise. We request parents telephone the school office on 49 559222 to make an appointment to see any of the following staff: * Principal or Deputy Principals* Individual teachers* Year Coordinators* Guidance Officer* Other personnel. It is advisable to arrange an interview in advance so that information can be gathered relating to the particular student.

COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS

Parents are given an insight into the day to day operation of the school every second Friday through our fortnightly newsletter, "Pioneering". Parent interview evenings are held following the issue of reports in Terms 2 and 3.

VOLUNTARY ASSISTANCE

During 2001, many parents of Pioneer High enjoyed joining teachers to improve the opportunities offered to our students. There are several areas where voluntary help would be much appreciated. Please contact the school if you are able to give a small amount of your time to any of the following areas: * Canteen (weekly, monthly or on call). Phone convenor, Lorraine Desmond on 4955 9249 between 9.00am - 2.00pm.. * Library - cataloguing, putting books away, covering new books * Subject Areas - filing, collating, preparing charts, typing (at home or school) * Assisting with sporting activities * Providing help with lunchtime activities or after school * Assisting with school musical, bands, choir and signing choir. * Tutoring during class time or after school. We are eager to tap the wide variety of skills which exist amongst our parents. If you can give us any time to help with our students' education, please phone 49 559222.

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