Student Engagement
Parafield Gardens Primary School strives to achieve this by;
At Parafield Gardens Primary School we believe that Student Engagement occurs when students feel empowered, have a strong sense of self-efficacy, believe they can make a difference and are inspired. Student Engagement occurs when young people invest themselves, their energy and their commitment to the learning environment, both within and outside the classroom. They care about the success of the collective and feel compelled to contribute in a meaningful way. They are inspired and intrinsically motivated to engage in learning that benefits their school, local and global community.
Parafield Gardens Primary School strives to achieve this by;
- Providing opportunities for authentic student voice
- Collaborating with our parent community
- Engaging students in rich and diverse learning experiences
- Cultivating a strong sense of ethical responsibility
- Connecting the curriculum to real world applications
- Giving students the opportunity to design solutions to local problems
- Developing meaningful community/business school partnerships
- Instilling a sense pride and purpose
- Supporting students to be active and informed citizen