COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS

Parents' Evenings and Reports to Parents

Early in Year 7 a Parents' Evening is held to allow parents to discuss with staff how their children are settling in and to identify their strengthts and weaknesses.

In addition at least once a year parents of all year groups are invited to meet those staff who teach their children.  These evenings, the dates of which are published in the school calendar and newsletters, are considered to be very important occasions.  Parents are also encouraged to contact Heads of Key Stages or Heads of Year and to visit the school whenever they feel that they need information, advice or guidance.

The progress of each pupil is recorded in a written report to parents once in the school year.  This report includes detailed comments on each subject.  A summary of termly assessment grades is also sent to parents.

Home School Agreement

The success of pupils in Lliswerry High School is dependent upon a partnership between the school, its pupils and their parents.  With this in mind, a home school agreement has been compiled after consultation with pupils, parents, staff and governors.  It sets out the responsibilities of each of these partners, together with what they can expect of each other.  We hope that all parents will feel able to accept the terms of this agreement.  A copy of the agreement is given to all parents when their children join the school.

School Meals

School meals are available in the form of a cafeteria service and pupils may choose from a large variety of items.  Free school meals are available for those pupils whose parents have difficulty meeting the cost.  Application forms can be obtained from the school or the Civic Centre.  Pupils are issued with passes which enable them to claim their free meals.