Council of Catholic School Parents eNewsletter

We value your thoughts and opinions!

CCSP would like to know how involved/engaged you feel you are in your child's learning, how connected you feel in your child's school, and your thoughts on how schools could enhance family/school partnerships.

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to complete our annual survey of parents and carers.

KEY TERMS
The terms PARENT INVOLVEMENT and PARENT ENGAGEMENT describe how parents and families support their children's academic achievement and wellbeing.

Parent INVOLVEMENT usually focuses on school-based activities such as attending events or volunteering in class.

Parent ENGAGEMENT encompasses children's learning at home, at school and in the community, recognising the cultural and social diversity of families and communities.

There is strong evidence linking parent engagement with improvements in academic achievement for children of all ages (https://www.education.gov.au/supporting-family-school-community-partnerships-learning/family-school-partnerships/parent-engagement-learning).

THE SURVEY
Considering the difference between parent/family involvement and family engagement, please rate how strongly you disagree or agree with the following statements, where 1 = Strongly Disagree and 4 = Strongly Agree.

Question 1.

I am INVOLVED in my child’s school and learning; that is, I am involved in school-based activities e.g. volunteering in class, canteen duties, excursion assistance etc. *

1 - Strongly Disagree

2. Disagree

3. Agree

4. Strongly Agree

Question 2.

I am ENGAGED in my child's learning at home by doing things such as reading with my child, setting up a space for homework, encouraging participation in learning activities, speaking positively about schooling and affirming their progress. *

1 - Strongly Disagree

2. Disagree

3 - Agree

4 - Strongly Agree

Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements, with 1 meaning Strongly Disagree and 5 meaning Strongly Agree.

Question 3.

I feel comfortable with and welcomed by members of my child's school community. *

1 - Strongly Disagree

2 - Disagree

3 - Neutral

4 - Agree

5 - Strongly Agree

Question 4.

The school's buildings and environment are welcoming for families. *

1 - Strongly Disagree

2 - Disagree

3 - Neutral

4 - Agree

5 - Strongly Agree

Question 5.

The school's facilities are adequate and well maintained spaces that encourage student learning and wellbeing. *

1 - Strongly Disagree

2 - Disagree

3 - Neutral

4 - Agree

5 - Strongly Agree

Question 6.

I understand the language of learning and the teaching processes that teachers use at school. *

1 - Strongly Disagree

2 - Disagree

3 - Neutral

4 - Agree

5 - Strongly Agree

Question 7.

I would like to understand more about the way teachers teach my child. *

1 - Strongly Disagree

2 - Disagree

3 - Neutral

4 - Agree

5 - Strongly Agree

Question 8.

Question 9.

Are there are any other reasons you find it difficult to be involved/engaged in your child's school and learning?

Question 10.

How could your child's school make it easier for your family to be involved in school events and your child's learning? *

Ensure that the school's physical environment is welcoming for parents/carers and families

Encourage all staff, including general support staff, are friendly and welcoming

Ensure that communication to parents/carers is timely and consistent

Hold family-friendly events that are suitable for the whole family

Inform parents/carers of how they can assist the school and let parents choose from a variety of ways to help

Ensure all teachers at the school communicate with families in the same way

Provide learning opportunities for parents on educational language and modern teaching processes

Ensure the school gives parents/carers opportunities to provide feedback and have a voice in school decisions where appropriate

Question 11.

Any other suggestions you have on how schools can better partner with parents/carers and families?

Question 12.

Question 13.

Are there any other topics you would like to learn about?

Question 14.

I am a parent/carer of (please tick all applicable) *

Primary School Student

Secondary School Student

Preschool Student

None of the above

Question 15.

My child attends *

An independent Catholic school

A diocesan systemic school

Not sure

Question 16.

Question 17.

I would like to provide my contact details. Please note that by providing your contact details, you submit your information to CCSP and consent to receiving the CCSP newsletter and updates. Your details will be stored and used by CCSP in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Question 18.

Your name

Question 19.

Your email address

Question 20.

Phone number

Question 21.

Postal address

PDF Details

CCSP: Do You Know What We Do For Your Diocese? Flyer

CCSP: Do You Know What We Do Flyer

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee Flyer

Parent Bodies and Section 83 Brochure

Kids + School Attendance Tips for Schools

Term Planner

Parent/Family Partnerships with Schools Survey February 2025