From time to time Open Houses are held to discuss with parents particular aspects of the curriculum and ways in which parents can help their child's development. These confidential meetings with class teachers are intended to establish lines of communication which can continue throughout the school year.

Conduct

Alpina School believes that everyone should be treated with courtesy, consideration, and respect. We hope our pupils will learn to respect others and have a responsible attitude to the general care of the school. We believe the development of self-control, and acceptance of responsibility for our actions, are essential if we are to live happily together in a community. To ensure a safe orderly environment we have a number of simple rules, of which the children will be reminded from time to time.

If a child is spoiling the school atmosphere, discussions will be held with the parents to find the best way to improve the child's behaviour.

Parent's Role

Help
Parents are as much a part of the school community as the children and teachers. Your interest and support are vital in maintaining the drive and enthusiasm of the school. Co-curricular activities, field trips, and fund raising, are all areas in which we seek your involvement. Many parents have knowledge and skills that can be of enormous value to our pupils. If you feel there is a particular contribution you could make to our community please make the class teacher or Vice Principal aware of your talents.

Communication
It is important to keep the school informed of any significant changes that may affect your child. Please let us know promptly about any medical, physical or emotional difficulties of which you become aware. A change of address or telephone number should be notified immediately. Please also provide an emergency telephone number in case we need to contact you urgently.

Support
It is important that teachers and parents work together in the education of the children. Here are some suggestions as to how you can best support your child's progress through Alpina School.

• Your child needs you to be a parent not a teacher. Your role is unique. Accept your child and avoid comparing him/her to other children. Admire what he or she can do well.
  
  
• Promote conversation and discussion at home. Include your child in planning family activities. Explain and discuss what you are doing, and where and when events are happening.
  
  
• Set useful and purposeful tasks to be accomplished. These will not only generate a sense of achievement and self esteem, but also show that you value his/her contribution to the family. Offer praise at success and do not expect perfection.
  
  
• Use books. Share books. Enjoy books.
  
  
• Read to your child, encourage your child to read to you.
  
  
• Utilise genuine opportunities for reading and writing. For example: notes, messages, letters to friends and family, recipes, instructions.
  
  
• And above all: ENJOY YOUR CHILD.