The
Family Educator will assist the leaders of the school and parish to
respond to the challenge of proclaiming the Gospel anew to parents, as
well as supporting families in the faith formation of their children. These are school based appointments with day-to-day accountabilities to the Principal.
Ann Maree Vyvyan is our 'family eductor'. Contact her at annmareevyvyan.sjb@gmail.com At the heart of our mission is the challenge to nurture those actively involved, empower those who are on the edges, and to invite and involve those who are disconnected.
We long to nurture a creative and life giving 'dance' between school, parish and family ... St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Family Educator Action Plan September 2011 Strategies/Activities/Events to increase the involvement of our Community | Outline of Activity | Date | Journaling for life
| Parents are invited to come and journal a page for their children’s life journal. Themes will be offered and examples shown. These themes will be based upon the Sacraments and firsts in their child’s life.
| 12 a year | Parenting Seminars
| Incorporated with the ‘Kids Matter’ programme various parent seminars will be offered. Mary Ryan Archdiocesan PCE will also be involved in organising online mini seminars. | Throughout the school year. Hopefully 1 a term to begin with. | John Burland
| John Burland, will be involved in running a children’s workshop as well as an Adult faith Formation session. | Term 4
17th Oct
| ”Befriending Scheme”
| Inviting new parents to a morning tea where a parent committee consisting of a small group of parents from the Core group are present. The idea would be for all parents to mingle in order to make connections with the school and each other. This forum allows parents to ask questions and discover their school in a very relaxed and non threatening environment. | Early term 1 | - United Nations international Day of Families.
| Family Mass to be held on Hanley Field with a BBQ/ picnic afterwards. | Sunday closest to the 15th of May 2012 | A Day in the Life of....
| A photostory completed by the Family Educator based upon photos sent by teachers of each class. Teachers could then send completed disks home as Christmas presents, serving as a record of their child’s year at Bosco. | Sent home in Week 10 of Term 4. | Outreach
| A mufti day is organised by Mini-Vinnies where each grade provides a different food or toiletry item. This would then be delivered to St Vinnies. Eg. Kindies – Tea Bags
Yr 1 – Poppers etc. Packed by parents, these items can go directly on a Van for Night Patrol. A parent group could then volunteer to go out for an evening on Night Patrol. |
| Kindergarten 2012
Welcome Mass | Invitations will be sent to Kindergarten families by Year 6 Buddies, inviting families to a celebration “Welcome Mass”. This will encourage and begin the links between families. | Sunday the 19th of Feb 2012
| A Conversation;
“At the Core of the Matter.” | The targeted Core group will be invited along for a social evening. Together we will learn how this group wishes to be nurtured. What are their hopes and dreams for their child’s faith formation? | Wed the 9th of Nov 2011 |
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