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.
Share information through home–school communication
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- be supported across settings
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
Strengthen school belonging and emotional trust
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
- feel connected
- feel valued
Strengthen school belonging and emotional trust (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- feel connected
- feel valued
Communicating with parents
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
- be understood
- feel supported
Communicating with parents (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- be understood
- feel supported