Connecting parents with their daughter’s learning Remote learning in 2020 sparked unprecedented levels of interest from parents wanting to know what and how their daughters were learning in new and exceptionally challenging circumstances. In response, Penrhos offered a range of initiatives for parent involvement, which we have continued to evolve now that we are once again able to welcome parents and caregivers onto campus, to actively participate in the girls’ development and growth. To ensure the most cohesive support framework, our teaching staff typically collaborate with parents to develop specific individual goals to nurture both the academic and the social / emotional development of each student. As part of this process, parents are invited and encouraged to engage in seminars, to make regular visits to the classroom (where relevant) and to participate in fun events. Here are some initiatives to look forward to: • The Year 5 Great Debate, Parents vs Daughters • Year 7 Celebration of Learning Sundowner • Year 8 Crunchy Eyebrow Evenings coming in 2021 • Penrhos Full Circle: a 2020 initiative from Penrhos College psychologists
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The Year 5 Great Debate, Parents vs Daughters A debate involves communication between two people or parties with differing points of view. The Year 5s have decided to formalise the debates that may happen in homes on a day-to-day basis between our students and their parents — normally resulting in heated conversations around bedtimes, eating vegetables or use of electronic devices. Sound familiar? Parents and students in Year 5 will be invited to take part in a Great Debate around these topics and more — parents versus students. The exercise will have many benefits including improved communication skills, planning experience, public speaking and honing persuasive arguments. There will be only one winner and being sent to bed will not be an option! Year 7 Celebration of Learning Sundowner The student-led Year 7 Celebration of Learning evening provided an opportunity for parents and caregivers to view and participate in their daughter’s development and growth during her first year of Secondary School. Families were able to hear student reflections on their Year 7 experience and enjoy music
