The home school community liason scheme
is a very positive programme in operation in
beaufort college since 1999. It fosters a sense of trust between
students,parents and the school with the aim of maximising the
participating of students and parents in the learning process as a whole.
Post-Primary is an
exciting,challenging,rewarding but sometimes difficult
experience,not only for students,but also for parents.School life is not solely
about what a student
achieves between 9am and 4pm.There are many other factors which contribute
towards the experience of
school life.
The home school community liason scheme tries to ensure this experience is as
enjoyable and trouble free as possible. It recognises the ROLE of parents and
the home environment and seeks to
promote a partnership between the school and parents.
The scheme co-ordinatoris Ms Maria Flynn. Maria is available to discuss on a
personal
level matters of concern with parents.
If preferred she can make visits to the home. The scheme is also supported by
input
from the principal, vice principal, year heads, guidance counsellor, resource
teachers
and class teachers-all of whom are actively willing to the parents needs of the
parents.
> The scheme recognises parents as the primary educators of their children and
is constantly
looking at ways to support parents in this important role.
> Home visits are an excellent way of ''checking in'' with parents and listening
to their views and
concerns.
> Many parents participate in a wide range of courses, which are run during the
school day.
These are free of charge and cover
many subjects including First aid,computers,art,parenting,stress management and
cookery and are held mostly
in the PARENTS ROOM in the college. Such courses not only help parents learn new
skills but also recognise the importance of parents having time to themselves.
It also gives them the opportunity to share in the life and work of the school
along side their children.
The scheme is not confined within the school walls. As mentions the scheme
co-ordinator makes home visits. In addition the scheme builds bridges between
the school and the many groups, organizations and agencies within the wider
community, which impinge on the lives of our students,particuraly Navan School
Completion Project, other links include: NYPD project, springboard project.
Meath Youth Federation, The North Eastern Health Board, Co Meath VEC adult and
community education sevices.
Parents have a room in the beaufort college,designated specifially for their
use.It can be a place where people have privacy within the school to discuss
concerns that they may have arisen for them.Toys,books ad colouring books are on
hand to occupy pre-schoolers who may be with a parent visiting the college.
Various groups of parents use the room as a meeting place and classes for
parents are held there.The parents room is suituated at the end of the college.
Books are available on loan,from the parents room regarding
adolescence,dyslexia,addiction,parenting,etc.
The home school community liason scheme is there for the benefit of you and your
children.Its success depends in large part on your input. So if you have any
ideas,concerns,opinions or requests,share the with us. You can contact Maria
flynn at Beaufort college,Trim Road,Navan Telephone: (046) 9029550/9028915