Family Engagement

We believe one of the most powerful ways you can support your child’s success is by being actively engaged in their learning. When families and schools work together in partnership, students thrive. Research consistently shows that when parents are involved in their child’s learning journey, children achieve stronger academic results and experience better wellbeing.

Importantly, parent engagement is more than attending events or helping with homework. It’s about showing interest, having meaningful conversations, and being curious alongside your child. These moments of connection help children feel supported, valued, and confident in their learning.

Studies show that children whose parents are engaged in their learning:

• Develop stronger literacy and numeracy skills

• Show greater motivation and improved behaviour

• Build stronger social and emotional wellbeing

Engagement can take many forms—and the most meaningful happen in simple, everyday ways. Here are some suggestions:

• Ask questions about what your child is learning. Instead of “What did you do today?”, try “What was the most interesting thing you learned today?” or “What challenged you today?”

• Encourage curiosity. Explore ideas together, research topics that interest your child, or connect school learning to the real world.

• Celebrate effort. Recognising progress—not just outcomes—builds confidence and a love for learning.

At Bethany, we’re committed to helping families engage with their child’s learning in real and practical ways. Here’s how we support this partnership:

Exhibition Evening
Held at the end of each semester, Exhibition Evening allows families to explore their child’s learning first-hand. Students share their projects and reflections, giving you a meaningful window into their progress, passions, and growth.

Self Sense Program
This program helps students reflect on their identity, values, and learning styles. By asking your child about their Self-Sense insights, you can better understand how they learn best and support them in growing with confidence.

Learning Snapshots
These regular updates give you a clear picture of what your child is working on in class. They’re a great conversation starter and help you stay connected to their learning journey.

Facebook Updates
Our school Facebook page offers regular glimpses into classroom activities, events, and celebrations, helping you stay in the loop and spark conversations at home.

Seesaw
Seesaw gives you real-time access to your child’s work and progress. You can view learning tasks, leave encouragement, and ask questions to deepen your child’s thinking and reflection.

At Bethany, we see families as partners in the learning journey. Your involvement—whether through a thoughtful question, a shared book, or a celebration of effort—sends a powerful message to your child: learning matters, and they are not doing it alone.

We encourage you to embrace every opportunity to be involved in your child’s learning. Together, we can help them grow with purpose, joy, and confidence.