Academic progress
How the child is learning and where greater focus may be required.
Distance should notmean uncertainty
Parents need more than occasional information. They need a clear understanding of how their child is learning, participating, adapting and growing.
Staying close
A clearer view of the child, not only the timetable
Wellbeing
How the child is settling, participating and responding to everyday school life.
Confidence & participation
How comfortably the child is communicating, contributing and engaging.
Responsibility & independence
How the child is managing routines, commitments and increasing ownership.
Residential growth
For boarding students, how they are adapting to house life, relationships and greater independence.
Clear channels
Academic, residential, medical or pastoral concerns reach the people responsible for supporting the child.
Clear communication matters most when things are not routine. Children will have difficult days. Parents will have questions. And there will be moments when a concern needs attention from the right person. Dalhousie's parent-connect approach is designed around clear channels of communication so that academic, residential, medical or pastoral concerns can reach the people responsible for supporting the child. The aim is make sure parents know that concerns can be heard, understood and addressed through an organised system of support.
Not only how the child is performing, but how the child is growing.
Marks remain important. But parents also want to know: Is my child becoming more confident? Are they taking greater responsibility? Are they developing stronger routines? Are they participating? Are they becoming more independent? Where do they still need help? The Dalhousie Whole Child approach allows these questions to become part of the parent conversation as well.
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The whole child for the whole future
A child should not have to choose between achievement and childhood.
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