29/04/2011
In their association with St Benedict’s through their boys, parents will undertake to:
- provide their boys with the necessities for effective school careers;
- support their boys in their studies and various College activities;
- underpin and uphold the discipline structures of the College;
- attend College functions, sport and cultural activities, parent meetings, as able;
- extend their own professional expertise to the school, if and when required;
- extend due courtesy and regard to all employees and other parents.
St Benedict’s prides itself on the good relations it enjoys with parents. While parents can expect the school to provide their boys with the best possible education, parents must also accept certain responsibilities in achieving the goals set. Parents should:
- support teachers in their efforts to teach their boys, i.e. monitor homework, check test results, help set goals, regularly consult the Progress Chart for teachers' comments; and attend Parents’ Evenings and Meetings;
- communicate with Grade Heads/Deputy Headmasters or the Headmaster timeously regarding any areas of concern before they become major issues;
- make suggestions or provide assistance to improve the educational process and environment;
- encourage their boys to participate fully in the College programme;
- familiarise themselves with the school's policies, admission documents and the Code of Conduct;
- hold discussions with teachers at a pre-arranged time and place that permits full and confidential exploration of the issues; and
- recognise that teachers are trained professionals whose opinion may differ from that of the parents.
