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.

A teacher talking with a parent/carer
Share information through home–school communication
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Middle years
Helps students to
  • be supported across settings
  • Teacher greeting student
    Foster school connectedness using the WISE model
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • increase self-esteem
  • improve resilience
  • increase school connectedness
  • Students playing giant chess
    Strengthen school belonging and emotional trust
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Early years
    Middle years
    Senior years
    Helps students to
  • feel connected