Parent Communication
The College website is a valuable source of information and is used to make urgent announcements, such as in the event of a pandemic or child protection concern. Parents can keep up to date with events by reading the Student Notices, Primary Notices and College Newsletters.
The website also contains Term Dates for the current year, and the following academic year (available from Term 2), the College Calendar, which is updated weekly, Co-Curricular planners detailing after school clubs and activities, sporting fixtures and Canteen Menus.
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Primary
At Lake Joondalup Baptist College, we value the strong partnership we have with our school families in supporting their child's education and overall school experience. Open and ongoing communication is an essential part of our Primary School community.
At the start of each year, we host a Primary Parent Information Evening to introduce the learning program for the year ahead. During this event, each class teacher provides details on classroom procedures, student support, and pastoral care. The Primary classroom teacher serves as the primary point of contact for families, supporting their child’s overall learning and development.
Throughout the year, there are numerous opportunities for engagement, including Parent-Teacher interviews at the beginning of Term 1 and end of Term 2. Our teachers are available to provide updates and feedback to families regarding their child’s learning journey. Additionally, Primary Student Academic Reports are provided at the end of Semester 1 and 2 to keep families informed of their child’s progress.
Each year, families receive information with important details about their child’s class. Class teachers also send regular notices. Our weekly Primary Notices, which include a link to the College eNewsletter, are sent to all families every Friday. The College eNewsletter is also available on our website.
Secondary
Communication between the parents of Secondary students and College staff is encouraged. Throughout the academic year, parents have access through the College website and SEQTA to a variety of documents relating to the curriculum – handbooks, course outlines, assessment programs, policy documents, assessment dates and assignment results. Subject/Course teachers contact parents by phone, email or Direqt message on SEQTA if there are concerns about academic progress, behaviour or other issues. Parents with concerns regarding academic progress should contact the individual teacher, Head of Learning Area or their child’s Head of House. The student’s Head of House is the first point of contact for parents regarding their child’s overall well-being. Parents may also contact the class teacher or Head of Learning Area to discuss any issues relating to academic performance.
The Student’s College Organiser contains links to College policies and procedures. Parents can access information on processes to follow when time away from school is required as well as procedures for missed assessments or examinations due to illness or misadventure. Throughout the year, content specific parent information evenings provide briefings and background information for parents and students. Interim Academic Reports are released online at the end of Term 1 and more detailed Academic Reports are provided electronically at the end of Semester 1 and 2. Parent-teacher-student interviews occur for Year 7 in Term 1 followed by scheduled evenings for Years 8 to 12. Parents or teachers may also request interviews at other times by appointment. A link to the College eNewsletter is emailed to families and the eNewsletter is published on the College website. Text messages inform secondary parents of special notices or events.