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Connections
The Henry Park Parent Association's 'Discussion
List' is all abuzz. It is open to all parents (members)
of the association and is the place to be for 150
parents who enjoy a lively discussion on school
issues and concerns. That they may be miles away
from one another does not make their discussion
on-line less enjoyable or less illuminating than
if they were all in the same room. Usually parents
are observed by a Head of Department who makes no
attempt to intervene even when the exchange of views
gets intense. 'Discussion List' puts them in touch
with other parents and keeps the line of communication
to the school open. Ever
since the Principal learnt that 95% of his students
have e-mail facilities at home, he has used this
avenue for establishing links with parents. Every
morning he makes time to read his e-mail and then
responds to every parent who contacts him. The
outcome is that he spends less time on the telephone
than before. The Principal can address the parents'
concerns in his own time, and consult with teachers
before responding to parents. Complaints from parents
have reduced while compliments have increased.
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• Communicating by e-mail and other means
• Setting up website
• Establishing dialogue with parents
•Forming support groups
•Setting up database of parent volunteers
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