Parent Involvement
Welcoming Families As Partners in Learning
There are so many ways to get involved and support your child’s learning journey with us
Parents & Community
Our Lady of Good Counsel School is a welcoming and active community. We aim to build strong relationships between school, families, our parish, our local community and the wider community. All members of this school and parish are called to contribute to this vibrant school community.
Parents’ Association
OLGC Parents’ Association is an energetic and visible part of the school community and offers many opportunities for parents to gather and become involved in the life of the school.
Communication
Communication between parents and the school has many benefits whether it is formal or informal. When parents and teachers share information, children feel more supported. Good communication can help create positive feelings between parents and the school.
Parent Helpers
At OLGC we warmly welcome parents into the classrooms to assist with a variety of activities. From assisting in literacy, to helping with cooking, maths tasks, art and craft activities, we also encourage parents to come in and share their expertise as guest speakers. Parents may volunteer at excursions and at school camps. Parents volunteering in class are asked to attend a Parents Helpers Course help at school
Alumni
Every student who attends OLGC will have a life long connection with our school. Since 1924 hundreds of students have been educated and formed friendships that have lasted many years. We invite all past students to share their contact details with us, to ensure you stay connected as we build our Alumni network. Contact us here.
Parents’ Association
OLGC Parents’ Association is a vibrant, energetic and visible part of the school community and offers many opportunities for parents to gather and become involved in the life of the school.
There are very clear guidelines set out for how funds raised by the Parents’ Association are spent.
2.9.1 The Parents’ Association exists because the school exists. It works for the general good of the school.
2.9.2 The Parents and Friends Association does not have an inalienable right to the funds raised nor to the final determination of the projects on which these funds will be spent. The Parents and Friends Association should be included in the budgeting process so that funds raised by the group may be allocated in advance towards the purchase of goods or services as determined in the school’s budget and development plan.
2.9.3 Under no circumstances is the Parents’ Association to incur expenditure directly on behalf of the school.
MACS (Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – Parent & Friends Assocaition Policy
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Parent Code of Conduct
Our Lady of Good Counsel School is committed to ensuring a respectful learning environment that is safe, positive and supportive for all students, staff and visitors of the school.
It is the intention of Our Lady of Good Counsel School to provide clear guidelines to all parents and visitors regarding the conduct expected of them while on the school premises, [or at school related places], engaging in school-related activities or representing the school. Parents/guardians/carers and visitors are expected to uphold the school’s core values at all times.
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