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Parent Leadership
“The five common practices that lead to impact are humanising, familial, unifying, empowering and responsibility. Bringing people together to form a consensus to move forward together.”
Anne T Henderson, CSPV parent leadership meeting 2020
Opportunities for Parents as Leaders in Catholic School Communities
There are many opportunities for parents to be leaders in Catholic school communities.Some of these roles are clearly defined for parents to involve themselves in Parents and Friends groups to support the school with fundraising and events. There is a more formal and structured role as a member of a School Advisory Council to support the work of the Principal and leaders in the school. Other roles include helping out in the classroom to support students, helping on excursions and for other events the school runs.
There are many undefined roles of parents as leaders, with the most important one being at home. You are the leaders in your homes and the example you provide for your children is essential for their development.
Within a school community there are many ways you are a leading example for students, parents and teachers in the way you conduct yourself and how you provide opportunities for other parents to develop their confidence, understanding of formal schooling, friendship groups and other ways you can contribute to the community.
There is so much more scope to explore and develop for parents as leaders in school communities and CSPV aim to also provide opportunities outside of the school for you to contribute as leaders.
“Parents have the greatest stake in their children’s well-being and are invaluable partners for organizations striving to improve the lives of kids and families. Many community nonprofits and schools seek ways to better engage families and help them foster child development. These organizations want to more effectively reach parents, provide services they need and want and make sure they have the tools and skills necessary to support their kids.”
Annie E Casey Foundation, 2016
Express Your Interest
Join Our Parent Leadership Project in Catholic Schools
We will keep you updated on the progress of this 5 year project along the way and hope to include many of our parent representatives as contributors to this project.
There are opportunities for you to be a part of this project to contribute to the development of a new framework for parent leadership in Catholic schools.
Whether it is to join as a co-opted member of the design team for a one year period, contribute your ideas throughout the year, form a parent group in your school for us to connect with and share your ideas or any other ways you would like to contribute to this important project. Complete the form below to share your interest in being a part of this project:
Parent Leadership Scope - Express Your Interest
How to Join or Contribute
Join us and together we can partner with schools to strengthen the circle of support for all children in Catholic education.
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