"Parents are the first educators of their children in human values and the Christian faith; and they have the fundamental right to choose the education suitable for their children. Schools assist parents in exercising this right by helping students develop as they should." Pope John Paul II Ecclesia in Oceania 2001
Aims of the Parent ForumLead
Identify and develop structures that will initiate and sustain involvement of parents and care-givers as the primary educators of their children Support To be a visible body providing information, support and a reference point for both parents and teachers to better understand and respect each other's approach Advocate To be a representative and advocate of the Catholic school parent perspective in the wider community |
How we beganThe Wollongong Diocesan Parent Forum was established in 2003 by Bishop Peter Ingham and the Wollongong Catholic Education Office. It was formed to identify and develop structures that will initiate and sustain involvement of parents and care-givers in the education of their children.
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"Partnership between a Catholic School and the families of the students must continue to be strengthened; not simply to be able to deal with academic problems that arise, but rather so that the education goals of the school can be achieved." (#42)
The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School
The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School