Families are the primary educators of their children and so it was with great enthusiasm that we welcomed the families of our Year 7 and Year 12 students to the Tullow Centre last week. The evenings were marked by a strong, positive sense of community.
Our Year 7 families met their daughter’s House Leader and Pastoral Care teacher, to discuss how students have settled into their secondary education at Kildare and answer any questions. We were so pleased to have so many families join us and begin to build a relationship with our staff. The Pastoral Care teacher plays an integral role in students’ lives at Kildare and we value working in partnership with our families.
The next evening, our Year 12 families joined us, as their daughters begin their final year at Kildare. Communication between families and the College is key to a successful year. The Practice Manager of Developing Minds Psychology, Clinical Psychologist, Kirrilie Smout, joined us, making some salient points about approaches to parenting these emerging adults. Kirrilie will be returning to Kildare throughout the year to provide workshops to our Class of 2023.
We’re looking forward to sustained period of connections and productivity for our Year 7 and Year 12 students as Term 1 reveals itself.
Angelica Paussa and Greg Larwood
Middle Years Coordinator and Senior Years Coordinator
