Family and Community Engagement (FACE)

At St Kieran’s Catholic School, we believe that parents play a significant role in supporting their children’s learning and well-being.

The goal of family engagement is to empower families to be active partners in their children’s learning journey.

Research shows that 'parents and carers are one of the most important influences on a child's education. When you are engaged in your children's education, your children are more likely to attend school and to perform better.'
When families and schools work together, children are more likely to build good relationships and do better at school.
Research also shows that any and all family involvement is beneficial, however, family engagement has the greatest benefit.

All families and schools want the best for their children
All children have the right to the opportunity to reach their full potential
Families are the first and continuing educators of their children
Effective schools provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment
Families and schools value quality teaching and respect teachers professional expertise
Families and schools value the diversity of families and use this as a resource for building partnerships and communities
Family-school partnerships are based on mutual responsibility, respect and trust
Leadership is critical to building, maintaining and renewing partnerships
Family-school partnerships improve student motivation and learning
Family-school partnerships strengthen the connections between schools and their communities
Partnerships can involve all organisations that support families and schools

All parents and carers make up the FACE of St Kieran’s Catholic School therefore there is no executive structure
We meet each term with dates and times to be advised ahead of time.
Meeting focus areas include Catholic Identity, engagement in learning, social gatherings and activities, and some fundraising opportunities (this is not a major focus)
Meeting structure: