Our Culture
Positive school culture is created and fostered when all members of the school community work together to enact the school's vision, values, and beliefs. Student achievement and wellbeing is enhanced when all stakeholders actively contribute to the school.
At Pallara State School, culture exists on three levels.
- The student culture
- The staff culture
- The culture amongst parents, carers and the broader community.
Parent and Community Engagement
We understand that first and foremost, education begins at home. Parents and carers are the first and most influential teachers of their children. Genuine parent engagement exists when there is a meaningful relationship between parents and teachers with the shared goal of maximising learning outcomes for students. Parents and other visitors to our school ensure their communications and conduct at the school and school activities is respectful, in line with the Parent and Community Code of Conduct. There are several ways we encourage parents and carers to uphold a positive school culture and support their child.
- ensure your child attends school every day and on time
- motivate your child to value learning and do their best
- engage with your child's learning and behavioural development
- tell your child's teacher promptly about anything that may be affecting your child's learning, behaviour or health
- recognise and respect the rights of all members of the school community
- keep informed about what is happening at school by reading fully, all correspondence from the school and responding promptly when required
- participate in developing school policies through appropriate forums
- respect and support the implementation of school policies
- discuss with the Principal aspects of policies you feel need further consideration
- ensure the school has current and accurate personal information about your child, including your home address, contact phone numbers, email addresses, medical information, and custody updates
- take advantage of opportunities to talk with school staff at appropriate and agreed times
- contact the school when your child is unable to attend
- supervise your child's homework tasks, including reading at home and encouraging them with their learning.
We welcome you to engage with our school community. There are several ways to get involved.
- Become an active member or supporter of the Pallara P&C Association.
- Become a Class Parent Representative.
- Volunteer in classrooms, the Tuckshop, Library and school events
- Attend parent information sessions, celebrations, and special events.
- Share your interests, knowledge or skills with the school community.
Levels of Consultation
At Pallara State School, there are four levels of consultation used to inform school decision-making and to obtain school-wide feedback on specific issues. Being involved in school decision-making shows your child you value their education and assists the school to move forward on key strategies and actions. To become policy, decisions are ratified at all four levels. If a consensus cannot be achieved at any level or a change occurs, the decision goes back to level one and the process begins again. An explanation of each level follows.