At School 5-18

Staying Informed

The more you know about your child’s school, the more you will be able to support your child’s learning. The following communication channels are available so you can be kept informed of your child’s experience at school. You can also arrange meetings with class teachers or the principal throughout the year.

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.

Parent-teacher interviews

You will have at least one formal interview with your child’s teacher/s each year.

If you have any concerns about your child’s progress throughout the year you 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
  • stay informed about plans for your child’s future learning.

Contact your child’s teacher for further opportunities to discuss your child’s progress.

Interpreting services are available for parents from non-English backgrounds to attend the parent-teacher interviews. Your child’s school will be able to assist you to access this service.

For more information, see: Parent-teacher Interviews

School newsletters

School newsletters include important information, dates and promote student achievements. They provide a great way to learn about what is happening at school and activities you and your child can be involved in.

In cases of shared custody, you many need to arrange with your school to receive two copies.

Annual report to the school communities

The annual report to school communities provides a concise summary of a school’s achievements and progress. Government schools are required to share their annual reports with their local communities.

Reports are provided to parents, placed on the school’s website and on the Victorian State Register, which is managed by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority.

Contact your school for a copy of their annual report or visit the State Register

Interpreting and translating services for parents

All government schools can provide access to interpreting and translating services free of charge for parents from language backgrounds other than English.

Schools can provide interpreters for:

  • parent–teacher interviews
  • information sessions on school programs
  • issues concerning discipline or welfare
  • educational assessment of students
  • enrolling students.

Schools can also arrange translations of key newsletter items, school notices and program information.

The school is responsible for organising interpreting and translating services.

For more information contact your school or, see: Interpreting and Translating

Ultranet

The Ultranet is a statewide, secure site that students, parents and teachers can access via the internet. It will provide a new learning space and more opportunities for information sharing across the Victorian government school system.

You will be able to use the Ultranet to see up-to-date information about your child’s education, including their timetable, attendance, learning tasks, teacher feedback and learning process.

For more information, see: Ultranet