Communication Between School & Parents
Student reports
Student reports provide an overview of how well your child is doing at school. Parents receive a written report card twice a year.
In 2006 the Victorian Government introduced new commonsense report cards
For more information, see: About Schools - Student Reports.
Parent-teacher interviews
Parents or carers normally have at least one formal interview with their child’s teacher/s each year. Parents with concerns about their child’s progress can contact the school for an appointment and make a mutually convenient time to meet with the classroom teacher or year-level coordinator.
A parent-teacher interview enables you to:
- discuss how your child is progressing, both academically and socially
- see examples of work
- get to know your child’s teacher/s
- keep informed about plans for your child’s future learning.
Contact the school for further opportunities to discuss your child’s progress.
Interpretering services are available for parents from non-english backgrounds. For further information contact the school.
For more information, see: Parent-teacher interviews.
School newsletters
Reading school newsletters is a good way to learn about what is happening at school, and activities you and your child can be involved in.
The Department also produces a newsletter for parents. Subscribe online to Parent Update, a free email newsletter that will keep you ‘in the loop’ with the latest information and changes to education in Victoria.
Annual report to the school communities
Parents will now receive more information than ever about their child’s school. The annual report to school communities for each school provides a concise summary of a school’s achievements and progress. Schools will share their annual reports with their local communities; please contact the school for a copy.
For more information, see: Accountability and Improvement (PDF - 16Kb)