School connectedness
Students who feel a greater sense of school connectedness experience increased self-esteem, motivation and academic achievement. Fostering school connectedness also develops an inclusive learning environment. These school connectedness practices focus on developing home-school relations, collaborative partnerships, and establishing trust through communication.
![Teacher talking to parent](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Shareinformationthroughhomeschoolcommunication2_1.jpg?itok=OqbdHysA)
Share information through home–school communication
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- be supported across settings
![boy smiling with backpack](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_207758573.jpeg?h=26e643c9&itok=RRErHs-h)
Foster school connectedness using the WISE model
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 12
Helps students to
- increase self-esteem
- improve resilience
- increase school connectedness
![Students playing giant chess](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Belonging.png?h=31e588c8&itok=ASNKE65L)
Strengthen school belonging and emotional trust
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
- feel connected
- feel valued
![Students playing giant chess](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Belonging.png?h=31e588c8&itok=ASNKE65L)
Strengthen school belonging and emotional trust (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- feel connected
- feel valued
![Parent and teacher shaking hands](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_640946641.jpeg?h=b57a69ca&itok=2ySKHyjx)
Communicating with parents
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
- be understood
- feel supported
![Teacher, support partner and parent talking](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_119150692_0.jpeg?itok=jeNXbZuA)
Communicating with parents (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- be understood
- feel supported