The Four C’s of Prep Success

The Four C’s for Prep Success

Were they happy? Did they make friends? Did they understand what they were learning?

Sound familiar? No matter their age, as parents we are quietly anxious for our children when they start or return to school.

A school that embraces these moments to ensure your child will not only survive, but thrive through challenges, will be the driving force that develops a strong connection between the student, your familiy and their school and teachers.

Sarah Rowan, Head of Junior School at Peace Lutheran College said, “Communication and collaboration are not only focus areas for our classroom learning, but also extend to parent/teacher relationships.”

“We want parents to be a part of their child’s school family. They are a vital link in the success of their child’s education and as a school we want to nurture that connection.”

How does this connection work? Through personalised Parent Information Evenings and incorporating the four ‘C’s’ of education both inside and outside of the classroom.

Communication: Expressing thoughts and ideas in ways that establish clear, respectful and honest communication between the classroom and home. This allows our parents to know how their child is going at school and how they can support learning at home. Collaboration: Working together to achieve something that alone we could not. This provides us with the ability to listen, contribute and to learn to work with others. We liken this to Henry Ford’s statement, “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress and working together is success.”

Creativity: Curiosity, innovation and an open expression of unique ideas and thoughts. When some students come into their new classroom they may sit back and observe until they are confident to participate. We want our classrooms to be safe places where our students can ask questions, invent, dream and experiment while making connections with learning.

Critical Thinking: The ability to analyse situations, make informed decisions and find solutions. We have amazing brains. We encourage our students to think for themselves, finding a solution through ‘what’, ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions. This same practice is valuable in our staff and parent problem solving as well.

At Peace Lutheran College, we believe when we work together with our school families and encourage our students’ efforts, celebrating even the smallest achievements, we have the keys to a successful school journey.

"I honestly could not have hoped or dreamed of an easier start for our son. He is happy, confident and comfortable in his classroom. I know we have made the right decision choosing Peace." Melissa – Prep Parent Advertorial