Family Engagement at Whitehorse Primary
We noticed some great family engagement initiatives in Whitehorse Primary School’s newsletter in September 2026. Parent Forums Principal Andrew Den Elzen reported in the school
We noticed some great family engagement initiatives in Whitehorse Primary School’s newsletter in September 2026. Parent Forums Principal Andrew Den Elzen reported in the school
A State Parliament Inquiry into student pathways to in-demand industries released its final report. in September 2026. The Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s report found
In August 2026, Parents Victoria hosted two parent webinars focused on senior secondary pathways, presented in collaboration with the Department of Education (DE) and the
Ringwood Secondary College has a simple and effective way to engage families – they run a regular session called Parent Connect that enables a two-way
US public policy ‘think-tank’ the Brookings Institution has published a series of Tip Sheets for parents, about how to deal with the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on their children’s education and development.
For young people leaving high school for employment, further training or other pursuits without completing a senior secondary certificate, how are their learning and achievements
A practical guide for families and schools.
Strong school communities are built on relationships—and relationships are built on trust.
When people feel embedded in a community, they feel “protected, respected, and connected” and this
generates enormous trust.
The importance of family engagement in schools is recognised all around the world, not least in the USA, where there is a body called National
This article from education expert Pasi Sahlberg and economist Trevor Cobbold tackles the issue of public education and social cohesion. They argue that regular, meaningful
The Study Work Grow website is a useful online resource to help senior students – and their families – through the maze of career and
We noticed some great family engagement initiatives in Whitehorse Primary School’s newsletter in September 2026. Parent Forums Principal Andrew Den Elzen reported in the school newsletter: Thank you to the parents who attended our Parent
A State Parliament Inquiry into student pathways to in-demand industries released its final report. in September 2026. The Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s report found that more action is needed to support students into in-demand
In August 2026, Parents Victoria hosted two parent webinars focused on senior secondary pathways, presented in collaboration with the Department of Education (DE) and the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The webinars were about
Ringwood Secondary College has a simple and effective way to engage families – they run a regular session called Parent Connect that enables a two-way conversation between parents and school staff. From the school website:
US public policy ‘think-tank’ the Brookings Institution has published a series of Tip Sheets for parents, about how to deal with the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on their children’s education and development.
For young people leaving high school for employment, further training or other pursuits without completing a senior secondary certificate, how are their learning and achievements formally recognised? The Student Achievement Profile (SAP) summary helps provide
A practical guide for families and schools.
Strong school communities are built on relationships—and relationships are built on trust.
When people feel embedded in a community, they feel “protected, respected, and connected” and this
generates enormous trust.
The importance of family engagement in schools is recognised all around the world, not least in the USA, where there is a body called National PTA, representing Parent-Teacher Associations and advocating for strong family engagement
This article from education expert Pasi Sahlberg and economist Trevor Cobbold tackles the issue of public education and social cohesion. They argue that regular, meaningful contact between young people from different backgrounds, that is the
The Study Work Grow website is a useful online resource to help senior students – and their families – through the maze of career and further study choices. Created by a social enterprise, the website
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