It Takes a Village The Importance of Positive Parent Partnerships

As we wait with excited anticipation for the completion of the phase 6 build next December, we can’t help but make the comparison between the stages of construction and education. Instinctively, we all know that a solid foundation is critical to the strength and stability of any structure. Laying a strong foundation prepares buildings to withstand stressors, hold its strength, and maintain its stability for the duration of its existence. Similarly, we are also aware of the many metaphors that exist referring to the stability of situations based on the strength of their foundations: the strength of a relationship is based on a solid foundation of trust, and that basic knowledge lays the foundation for future learning. In the United Kingdom, the formative educational years in a child’s life are referred to as the Early Years Foundation Stage. So strong is the correlation between a strong education as laying the foundation for our children’s lives that it is fitting we are celebrating this new phase of construction on our campus.

Strong foundations matter; they lay the groundwork for everything that follows. High-quality education and learning environments are the cornerstones in children’s lives which impact students in a significant way. A strong school community and learning environment contributes to strong social, emotional, cognitive, and developmental foundations in our childrens’ lives (Four Ways Schools Can Support the