Family and Community Engagement (FACE)

Why is Parent Engagement so important?

• Research shows that 'parents and carers are one of the most important influences on a child's education.  

• When you are engaged in your children's education, your children are more likely to attend school and to perform better.'

• When families and schools work together, children are more likely to build good relationships and do better at school.

• Research also shows that any and all family involvement is beneficial, however, family engagement has the greatest benefit.  

Principles which underpin Effective Engagement in Student Learning

• All families and schools want the best for their children 

• All children have the right to the opportunity to reach their full potential

• Families are the first and continuing educators of their children 

• Effective schools provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment 

• Families and schools value quality teaching and respect teachers professional expertise 

• Families and schools value the diversity of families and use this as a resource for building partnerships and communities 

• Family-school partnerships are based on mutual responsibility, respect and trust. 

• Leadership is critical to building, maintaining and renewing partnerships.

• Family-school partnerships improve student motivation and learning. 

• Family-school partnerships strengthen the connections between schools and their communities. 

• Partnerships can involve all organisations that support families and schools

What does FACE look like at Our Lady of Lourdes?

• No executive structure - ALL parents are automatically a part of FACE.

• We meet at the start of each term - Dates and times to be advised ahead of time.

• FACE focus areas include Catholic Identity, Engagement in Learning, Social Gatherings and Activities, Some fundraising opportunities (this is not a major focus).

Meeting structure:

• Welcome and Prayer
• Brief Principal’s reflection/report
• Feedback from parents about previous term
• Looking ahead to what’s coming up and how parents and families can be involved.

• Small working groups when required.

2023 Liaising Committee

• Toni Board 
• Amber Lazzaroni 
• Cassie Dametto