Hello Fernbrooke Community,

Communicating with your child's school

‘The department is committed to open, respectful, and positive communication with parents and carers, as a vital part of supporting your child's learning, wellbeing and development.

To strengthen partnerships with families, the department continues to celebrate student achievements, share learning progress, respond promptly to important concerns, communicate absences, manage consent and payments, provide regular school updates, and invite your feedback and involvement.

To support positive communication between schools and families, a new resource has been developed that outlines shared expectations around what, how, and when schools and families communicate. This resource is designed to help foster mutual understanding and proactive collaboration.’ https://education.qld.gov.au/parents-and-carers/positive-school-culture

#1 Connect with us

There are a number of ways you can connect with us to stay up-to-date about your child’s education and our school community:

• contact school admin on 3819 7444 or admin@fernbrookess.eq.edu.au for general inquiries
• contact your student's teacher via email to organise a meeting with them or other staff
• subscribe to our school communication channels that include the fortnightly newsletter and Facebook.

#2 Parent communication guidelines 

We value open and respectful parent/carer communication, to support your child’s learning and engagement. Guidelines are now available to help parents/carers understand the types of information they can expect to receive from state schools and appropriate contact channels. Find out more about these guidelines in Queensland state schools: https://education.qld.gov.au/parents-and-carers/positive-school-culture

Below is a guideline to assist in understanding the expectations outlined by the Queensland Government.

Safety Reminder: Bikes and Scooters

We have been informed by several members of our school community that some students have been riding bikes and scooters unsafely in and around the school grounds, including the car park at the front of the school.

We kindly ask all parents and caregivers to speak with their children about the importance of road safety. Please remind them that when they are in school uniform, they are representing our school and are expected to demonstrate safe and respectful behaviour at all times. Unsafe conduct may result in behaviour management actions in line with our Student Code of Conduct.

June P&C Meeting

The next P&C meeting is Tuesday 3 June, at 1:30pm in the Hub.  

Have a great fortnight,

Scott

Principal