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Duncanrig Secondary School
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How Can I Support How Can I Support My Child In S1?My Child In S1?
WelcomeWelcome
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Purpose of this evening
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We provide you with guidance on how you can help your child get the most from first year at secondary school.
Opportunity to talk to staff who can help and advise.
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Format of this evening
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Short introduction
Workshops
Interval
Informal Q and A
Duncanrig Secondary School
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Workshops
Duncanrig Secondary School
Duncanrig Secondary SchoolDuncanrig Secondary SchoolParents as PartnersParents as Partners
How Can I Support How Can I Support My Child In S1?My Child In S1?
WorkshopWorkshop
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“There is nothing that schools can provide which helps pupils to progress
as much as parental encouragement, interest
and support. “
“No-one can do everything, but everyone can do something.”
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Support
Encourage
Work Together
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Be supportive in any way you can: help, advise, find time for him/her to work, help to create an environment at home that supports effective study.
Be positive! Use praise. Show belief in his/her abilities and agree realistic targets for success in each subject. Develop her/his self-esteem. Avoid the temptation to nag!
Be interested. Be a partner in his/her journey through S1. Try to help with homework. Talk regularly with your child. Keep tabs on how he/she is spending his/her time.
The value of good routines is huge. Help to establish these.
Good routines build good habits and goods habits make a huge contribution to successful learning.
You have to encourage good habits and keep talking to your child to ensure that the good routines are being followed. Don’t be fobbed off with “Of course I am”. Make sure for yourself.
Good Routines
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Dedicated Times
Dedicated Place
Reduce/Eliminate
Distractions
Use Praise – repeatedly
Monitor Positively - dialogue
Ensure that your child attends school as often as possible and that he/she has the proper attitude to school.
Contact the appropriate member of staff if you feel that you need help or advice.
Work With Us
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Know the important people:
Guidance Teacher –
concerns/support
Register Teacher –
attendance/news
Head of House – discipline/support
If you are aware of the important dates and events you can plan your own time better to provide support and be more sensitive to your child’s needs during crucial times.
You are also in a better position to ensure that her/his time is spend effectively, balancing between working and relaxing.
Know the important dates and events
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Important Events Homework and Class Tests S1 Trawl S1 Report S1 Parents Evening S1 Options Programme National Tests in English and
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Important Events
Ask for the bi-monthly HT’s Newsletter. Ask for the bi-monthly HT’s Newsletter. Use our school website, subscribe to Use our school website, subscribe to the HT’s Mailing List. the HT’s Mailing List.
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Duncanrig Secondary School
Duncanrig Secondary School
Parents as PartnersParents as Partners
“There is nothing that schools can provide which helps pupils to progress
as much as parental encouragement, interest
and support. “
“No-one can do everything, but everyone can do something.”
Duncanrig Secondary School
Duncanrig Secondary SchoolDuncanrig Secondary SchoolParents as PartnersParents as Partners
How Can I Support How Can I Support My Child In S1?My Child In S1?
Thank YouThank You
