How can you help your child learn at home without stress, conflict, or overwhelm?
Join CSPD’s Learning Outcomes team for a practical parent session focused on simple, realistic ways families can support learning at home, from primary through to secondary school.
You’ll hear practical ideas around:
- study and homework routines
- helping children retain information
- reading and learning habits
- understanding some of the teaching approaches used in today’s CSPD classrooms
We’ll also briefly unpack the “why” behind some of the changes happening in schools and explain how parents and schools can work together to support student success.
Whether your child is in primary or secondary school, this session will provide practical takeaways you can start using at home straight away.
| When | Tuesday, 9 June |
| Time | 7:00pm - 8:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) |
| Location | Penola Catholic College, Penrith, 75 Mackellar St, Emu Plains |
| Refreshments | Light refreshments will be provided. |
This FREE event is open to all Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) parents and carers and is a chance to connect with other parents and learn more about the FPC.
How can you help your child learn at home without stress, conflict, or overwhelm?
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