1. Duncanrig Secondary School Duncanrig Secondary School
Parents as Partners
How Can I Support
My Child In S1?
Welcome
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2. 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

3. How Can I Support My Child? Duncanrig Secondary School
Outline of the evening
Introduction by Head of S1
Presentation by Headteacher
Presentations in small groups
Informal Q and A with tea and coffee
The evening will last no more that 90 minutes 15
4 x 15
Duncanrig Secondary School

4. 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

5. 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.
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6. 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. ?
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7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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) ?
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11. Duncanrig Secondary School
Work With Us
Specific Support
Register Teacher(s)
Guidance Teacher(s)
Head of S1 – Mr Obre
Your child and your child’s teachers
Duncanrig Secondary School

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

13. 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

14. Duncanrig Secondary School Duncanrig Secondary School
Parents as Partners
How Can I Support
My Child In S1?
Thank You
Duncanrig Secondary School