PaCE is a group of
parents that meets regularly with the school leadership team to maintain
positive partnerships and keep parental advocacy channels open. We work
together to find ways to improve learning at Oakleigh, so as to strengthen the
learning outcomes for all students. Our mandate covers:
- communication
- learning
partnerships
- community
collaboration
- decision
making, and
- participation.
For more information on
how these elements of engagement make a positive difference see https://education.qld.gov.au/parents-and-carers/community-engagement
In 2015 and 2016, we
have focused our attention on:
- streamlining
communications between home and school
- introducing
a social and emotional well-being programme for the whole school
- investigating
how ethics can be introduced into schools in Queensland
- ways
to build a culture of volunteerism
- providing
opportunities for parents, grandparents and Oakleigh Alumni to participate
in the life of the school
The Deputy
Principal, Brian Marsden, chairs the group and calls meetings usually once
a term. The P&C Vice-President for Parent Engagement and Advocacy is a
member, along with around 20 other parents who are keen to influence and
contribute. If you are interested in joining please contact bmars83@eq.edu.au