Resources for Parents

At TWPS, you will need the following apps to stay connected with the school

• SchoolStream – notices from the school including the fortnightly newsletter, if the school bus is running late, band practises, upcoming fundraising, mufti-days etc
• Flexischools – for all payments ie canteen, uniform shop, fundraising events
• SeeSaw – for communication from your classroom teacher and updates of your child’s work

Below are some useful links and information for parents on all kinds of issues relating to children, schools and education.

• Staying Safe around school http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/schools/index.html

•  Raising Children Network
  Positive Behaviour tips http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/encouraging_good_behaviour.html/context/267
  entertainment and technology http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/preteens_entertainment_nutshell.html
  Pre-teens http://raisingchildren.net.au/behaviour/pre-teens_behaviour.html

• Tips for kindergarten parents http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/primary/tentips.php

• Maths tips http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/mathematics/mathematics-tips/helpling-your-child-measure-mass-and-volume

•  Food tips http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/food/when-lunch-comes-homeagain

• A great site with information about topics from cyberbullying to homework help to school lunchbox ideas! http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/home

• Information about NSW public schools. http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/

• Information about the new “Local Schools, Local Decisions” policy. http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/lsld/index.php

• Cybersmart is a national cybersafety and cybersecurity education program managed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA.) The program is specifically designed to meet the needs of its target audiences of children, young people, parents, teachers and library staff. http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/

• Ever wondered if the movie you want to take the family to see is suitable for children? This site has movie reviews so you can see exactly what that rating means. http://www.childrenandmedia.org.au

• Here you can access a free activities calendar for parents and care-givers which features lots of affordable, family-friendly, educational and fun outdoor activities. http://www.goplay.nsw.gov.au

• The P&C Federation Fact Sheet with advice for parents on making a complaint. http://www.pandc.org.au/files/uploads/FACT%20SHEET%2017%20PARENT%20COMPLAINTS.pdf