BBCSP Secondary 22.3.21 Q&A Session by Broken Bay Catholic Schools Parents https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1 en-us 2021-03-19 01:43:48 UTC 2021-03-24 07:32:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/305084/82898152c028ff6bebc98a544a7ff5a9/BBCSP_Logo_FB.jpg I think anything is possible with hard work and consistency. I have really enjoyed recently building on our PAG at St Brigid's. By listening to what our parents would like to see and meeting with them on a regular basis to see where we can improve I truly feel we can have a very strong parent body. https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336787355 2021-03-22 08:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336787355 Advisory anne_duncan1 https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336787394 There is a great opportunity to involve parent voice in an advisory capacity in our schools through the model of an advisory group. Most Principals would appreciate a group that support them as a sounding board and a feedback loop in strategic direction. ]]> 2021-03-22 08:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336787394 anything once there is a clear understanding and consistency https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336787765 2021-03-22 08:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336787765 Inclusivity https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336788186 2021-03-22 08:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336788186 karen_shawcross https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336788323 Not everyone having a common understanding of how the parent advisory or parent engagement group will work - will there a shared understanding/protocols?]]> 2021-03-22 08:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336788323 anything is possible if there is intrinsic motivation to do so! https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336788407 2021-03-22 08:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336788407 True partnership https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336788421 2021-03-22 08:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336788421 Parents feeling like they will have to commit to a particular role. Might be overwhelming for some. katetaurins https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336788894 2021-03-22 08:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336788894 Old ways of thinking and old models of working with parents https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336788957 2021-03-22 08:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336788957 School Improvement https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336789264 I think that without genuine parent engagement we will fail to reach our potential. I sincerely believe that academic growth, student wellbeing and the overall performance of the school will be hindered if we don't have actively engage our parents.]]> 2021-03-22 08:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336789264 https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336789582 hearing from parents that you wouldn't normally]]> 2021-03-22 08:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336789582 needs parents and school to be on the same page https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336789824 2021-03-22 08:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336789824 Not all schools have interested parent bodies https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336789900 2021-03-22 08:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336789900 two way conversations - not a token voice of parents https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336790483 2021-03-22 08:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336790483 inclusion https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336791841 2021-03-22 08:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336791841 active parent body https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336792200 2021-03-22 08:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336792200 https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336792364 parents interpretation of what it is]]> 2021-03-22 08:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336792364 https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336792637 Definitely need a formal structure to ensure accountability around money management ]]> 2021-03-22 08:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336792637 Anything with clear communication and guidelines https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336792699

]]> 2021-03-22 08:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336792699 time, distance from the school and with some parents a want to! https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336792978 2021-03-22 08:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336792978 As long as our parents are enabled to be involved then anything is possible - probably with as little barriers as possible with a more informal group https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336793341 2021-03-22 08:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336793341 opportunity to fundraise https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336793385 2021-03-22 08:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336793385 https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336794350 poor previous experiences, cliques etc]]> 2021-03-22 08:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336794350 Governance https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336794774 2021-03-22 08:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336794774 understanding of the value and role parents play https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336795216 2021-03-22 08:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336795216 the ability for options like zoom and a defined purpose for involvement ... https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336795687 2021-03-22 08:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336795687 Ok I have it! Possible - parents deciding what model suits their need is https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336796702 2021-03-22 08:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336796702 Parent voice and https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336796943 2021-03-22 08:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336796943 https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336797488 I think we need to understand our community and the complexities that exist within that community so as to engage them and not alienate them. We need to ensure we are authentic with our parents.]]> 2021-03-22 08:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336797488 https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336797690 Our parent community can be difficult to engage. There is a real contrast in our parent community. We draw from a wide area with great economic differences
. ]]> 2021-03-22 08:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336797690 more engaged parents will allow more communication karen_shawcross https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336797820 2021-03-22 08:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336797820 Existing consititution with tight roles https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336798257 2021-03-22 08:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336798257 too formal structures that dont move with the school community https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336798387 2021-03-22 08:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336798387 Parents mindsets that may be carried over from primary - forming an inclusive group for all to have a say and be informed https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336798407 2021-03-22 08:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336798407 https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336798905 run by parents AND teachers, not just parents being spoken to]]> 2021-03-22 08:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336798905 access to school for parents https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336799108 2021-03-22 08:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336799108 An option for parents to be involved. My parents are currently looking at collaborating with a company that recycles old uniforms...and they have a working bee making scrunchies from old uniforms...this is just amazing commitment and involvement! We need to harness this creativity rather than stifle with an old constitution! https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336799590 2021-03-22 08:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336799590 needs to be a partnership between school and parents https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336799756 2021-03-22 08:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336799756 to be seen as more than a fundraising and involvement parent body - we actually have value in how we engage in the community https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336800005 2021-03-22 08:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336800005 https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336800465 Multi level engagement. Different subgrps 
Depending on interests,time or abilities]]> 2021-03-22 08:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336800465 The amazing contribution parents can add to a school, it starts with trust https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336800527 2021-03-22 08:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336800527 engaging parents to be involved with the guarantee they will be heard https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336801176 2021-03-22 08:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336801176 https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336801778 Commitment.
Candid conversation.
United mission.
Humility.
Inclusiveness.]]> 2021-03-22 08:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336801778 Lack of clarity about the function of the group, i.e. called a PAG but not authentically an advisory role https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336802091 2021-03-22 08:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336802091 https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336802454 Skills in meeting processes & managing possible conflict within the group.]]> 2021-03-22 08:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336802454 A great opportunity to involve parents in their child's learning https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336802486 2021-03-22 08:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336802486 voice that isnt censored https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336803027 2021-03-22 08:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336803027 https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336803368 Busyness. Insecurities about "what could I offer?"]]> 2021-03-22 08:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336803368 choice for the format of the parent body https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336803645 2021-03-22 08:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1336803645 engaging parents who are time poor https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1346659032 2021-03-24 07:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1346659032 engaging parents who are time poor with modern technology https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1346659617 2021-03-24 07:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1346659617 using technology to engage parents in the school - not time specific, perhaps something they can look at in their own time and can contribute to at a later date https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1346661483 2021-03-24 07:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1346661483 fundraising - a big school event 2 years "fete" or community day that businesses and local community can get behind https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1346663780 2021-03-24 07:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/BBCSP/1ki91nf76vwmi2v1/wish/1346663780