Duncanrig Secondary School Duncanrig Secondary School Parents as Partners How Can I Support My Child In S1? Welcome Duncanrig Secondary School

Duncanrig Secondary School Parents as Partners Purpose of this evening To provide you with guidance on how you can help your child get the most from her/his first year at Duncanrig. An opportunity to talk to staff who can help and advise. Duncanrig Secondary School

How Can I Support My Child? Duncanrig Secondary School Outline of the evening Introduction by Head of S1 Presentation by Headteacher Presentation by PT Support for Learning Presentations in groups. The evening will last no more that 90 minutes 15 4 x 15 Duncanrig Secondary School

You will rotate around the following presentations in House groups; Group Presentations You will rotate around the following presentations in House groups; English/Maths Child Online Protection Pupil Support Healthy Eating

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Duncanrig Secondary School Parents as Partners “There is nothing that schools can provide which helps pupils to progress as much as parental encouragement, interest and support. “ Your child and your child’s teachers Duncanrig Secondary School

How Can I Support My Child? Duncanrig Secondary School Encourage Work Together Support Be positive with your child, show belief in his/her abilities and agree realistic targets for success in each subject. Do not leave him/her to get on with preparation. Be a part of the exam preparation process, know the key dates and key events before and during the exam schedule. Interact regularly and meaningfully with your child in the run up to the exams. Keep tabs on how he/she is spending his/her time. Try to avoid the temptation to nag. Be supportive in any way you can: personal help, advice, finding time for them to prepare, helping to create an environment at home that is conducive to effective study. Duncanrig Secondary School

Duncanrig Secondary School Parents as Partners Playing your part Support and encourage Help establish good routines Know important dates and events Work with us Be supportive in any way you can: help, advise, find time for him/her to work, help to create an environment at home that supports effective study. Be interested. Be a partner in his/her journey through S1. Try to help with homework. Talk regularly with your child. Keep tabs on how he/she is spending his/her time. The value of good routines is huge. Help to establish these. Good routines build good habits and goods habits make a huge contribution to successful learning. You have to encourage good habits and keep talking to your child to ensure that the good routines are being followed. Don’t be fobbed off with “Of course I am”. Make sure for yourself. Diary Planner! Check the school bag! Ensure that your child attends school as often as possible and that he/she has the proper attitude to school. Contact the appropriate member of staff if you feel that you need help or advice. ? Duncanrig Secondary School

Be supportive in any way you can: help, advise, find time for him/her to work, help to create an environment at home that allows effective study. Be positive! Use praise. Show belief in his/her abilities and agree realistic targets for success in each subject. Develop her/his self-esteem. Avoid the temptation to nag! Be interested. Be a partner in his/her journey through school. Try to help with homework. Talk regularly with your child. Keep tabs on how he/she is spending his/her time.

Good Routines The value of good routines is huge. Help to establish these. Good routines build good habits and goods habits make a huge contribution to successful learning. You have to encourage good habits and keep talking to your child to ensure that the good routines are being followed. Don’t be fobbed off with “Of course I am”. Make sure for yourself.

Know the important dates and events If you are aware of the important dates and events you can plan your own time better to provide support and be more sensitive to your child’s needs during crucial times. You are also in a better position to ensure that her/his time is spend effectively, balancing between working and relaxing.

Duncanrig Secondary School Parents as Partners Important Events Homework and Class Tests S1 Reports (Oct, Dec and Mar) S1 Parents Evenings (Nov and Mar) S1 Choice Interviews (Mar) ? Duncanrig Secondary School

Duncanrig Secondary School Work With Us Specific Support Register Teacher(s) Pupil Support Teacher(s) Head of House (DHT) Your child and your child’s teachers Duncanrig Secondary School

Duncanrig Secondary School Parents as Partners Wider Support Learning Support Team Subject Staff “Helping Hands” Senior Pupil Mentors ? Duncanrig Secondary School

Parents as Partners “No-one can do everything, “There is nothing that schools can provide which helps pupils to progress as much as parental encouragement, interest and support. “ “No-one can do everything, but everyone can do something.” Duncanrig Secondary School

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