1. Keep up-to-date by reading information provided by the school (e.g. newsletters, emails, social media). Attend events if you can (e.g. information evenings, assemblies, open classrooms, P&F meetings, special days, prayer celebrations, masses).
2. Ask your child about their learning and school day. Ask them what they enjoyed most about their school day or the most interesting thing they learned. This shows your child that you are interested in their learning and their wellbeing.
3. Talk with your child about their friends. If your child is having problems with their friends, talk about how they could solve them. If this doesn’t work, discuss your concerns with the teacher.
4. Support good relationships. Children tend to do better when they get along with their teacher and classmates. Be positive about school and respectful of teachers. Support good relationships with friends and classmates.
5. Accept offers for parent/teacher interviews or contact your child’s teacher to talk about how your child is going or to give or ask for feedback. You know your child best and your insights are valuable to your child’s teacher. Focus conversations on your child’s learning and wellbeing.
6. Limit screen time at home. Set up a schedule for the amount of time your child can spend on devices such as phones or laptops. Involve your child in other activities such as reading, games or outdoor exercise and play – and make sure you also set a good example.
7. Make sure your child is getting enough sleep. Work with them to develop a regular routine that includes time for meals, play, fun, and sufficient sleep.
8. Read together. Create regular opportunities to read for pleasure to or with your child. Together, choose texts from home, school, the local library or online on topics they enjoy or are personally interested in. Take the time to discuss what you are reading together.

Retrieved and adapted from https://education.qld.gov.au/parents/community-engagement/Documents/ways-to-engage-y3to6.pdf