1. Somerset Crescent School 2011

2. What and Why??

3. THE BIG QUESTION! Consider what we already do to foster strong HSP Find out how we as a school can improve this Get your ideas and input, help and suggestions Strengthen engagement and involvement – survey as a starter – discuss the survey with your children if you fill it out at home...

4. Improvements in academic levels More regular attendance Positive attitudes towards school and learning Improvements in social skills and behaviour Enhanced relationships with parents, children, siblings, teachers... Enhanced sense of personal and cultural identity

5. Meet with us now and/or take a survey and fill out at home How you think we could improve HSP, your ideas and input, help and suggestions What you might be willing to do to get involved

6. -Supporting cultural groups on a Friday -Helping the juniors with Discovery Learning on a Friday -Helping coach / manage a sports team -Helping with crossing duties in the mornings / afternoons -Helping at lunch times by taking games / sports / activities in the playground -Helping in the class with reading (or other areas) -Helping teachers by doing jobs like photocopying, putting away/gathering resources etc -Organising/helping out with Breakfast Club -Organising/helping out with the School Fruit -Joining the Friends of the School committee -Coming along to assemblies – now at 2.15 on a Wednesday...