Engaging with Parents
Our Parental Engagement includes
- Annual class meetings in the autumn term to inform parents of the curriculum, the staffing and timetable in the child's class.
- Two parents meetings in November and July to inform parents of their child's progress.
- An open afternoon in March to share children's work with parents.
- International Language Event - Autumn term
- Friends of Smithy Street (FOSS/ PTA) Summer Fair and Quiz Night (spring term)
- Volunteering -in the school library or supporting reading in Yr 1- weekly
- Parents invited to talk in assemblies or classes to support the curriculum
In partnership with 5 other local schools, the Stepney Partnership, we are promoting parental engagement in children's learning.
- Father's Week in June - a range of activities engaging fathers in their children's learning e.g. family football, family kite making, mini olympics
- Stepney Partnership Family Homework themes include Water, the Environment and Christmas
- Stepney Partnership Family Holiday Activities e.g. kayaking, trips to the theatre and museums
- Transition workshops for Year 5 and 6 children with their parents
- Family trips - an annual trip including parents e.g.to the Aquarium