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
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
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
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
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
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
Communicating with parents (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
  • be understood
  • feel supported