Glenroy College…. a case study in

developing School Community

Partnerships

Starting Point ….

an Evidence Base

Moreland Under 16 Project Findings & RecommendationsIdentify a Demonstration site for Pilot

ProjectPrincipal & leadership team involvementA funded response to support

disengaging studentsDeveloping or Storming Phase

Developing a School

Community Partnership

The National School Family Community Partnership Framework

Form a School Community Action Team

Terms of Reference Develop an Action Plan

Primary to Secondary Transition primary schools making poor

transition into high school is linked to their disengaging

Who are the feeder schools? Initial scoping & discussionA consistent process Survey & data collection What is good practice?

Parent and Family

Engagement Parents are important to their students

engaging in educationConsultation process – who was consulted?Methodology – Survey, Interviews & Focus

GroupsPD held with Action Team on NSCF

FrameworkSummary of responses presentedMatrix of self-assessment

Focus Groups held with students and teachers

at Glenroy College

Success factors….. A strong willingness to partner

The School-Community Action Team Commitment towards strategic action

Jumping Hurdles…..

leaping into short-term solutions trusting the process of collaboration School needs to be in the driver’s seat old structures – new possibilities!

Next Phase of Action Plan….. Re-engaging the authorising person What is the school’s priority area? Scoping the next phase Community Partners – committing

resources Long term commitment to

change

Thank you!

…..any questions?

Checklist Review Current Proforma School-Assessment Matrix

Activity of Self-Assessment…..