Ways to get involved
With the Ministry of Education’s support, New Zealand schools are set up to give the community a say in deciding how their school works. You’re encouraged to have a close relationship with your son or daughter’s school and help support their learning at home.
Here are some ways you can support your teen’s learning:
- read school newsletters and attend school events
- prepare for and attend parent-teacher interviews
- talk to your teen regularly about what they’ve learned at school and what they’re finding easy or hard
- talk to your son or daughter’s form teacher and dean promptly if you have any questions or concerns
- encourage your teen to set aside a regular time each day to do homework (read more about helping with homework)
Other ways to be involved
- Have your say on any school consultation issues/topics.
- Get to know who is on your school’s board of trustees (they have regular meetings and must listen to what parents want).
- Vote in the three-yearly elections of the board of trustees.
- Consider attending a board meeting if you’re interested in standing for election on the board of trustees.
- Let the school know if you can volunteer or be a parent help.
- Find out if the school has a parent group that you can join.
Ask your school how else you can get involved.