South Thornlie Primary School has opened its doors for a unique Parent Open Night, offering families the opportunity to engage with the school in a dynamic and collaborative manner.
Each student was given a sheet known as a ‘Red Brick Road Passport’, which encouraged them to visit every stall and participate in interactive activities and games while collecting stamps.
The annual event, initiated by Principal Megan Barnett in 2019, has become a cherished tradition at the school and is specially designed to foster a sense of belonging between students, families and the school.
Deputy principal of South Thornlie Primary School, Jacqueline Bell, said having an engaging Parent Open Night is beneficial for staff as well as the wider school community.
“It allows us to have a relaxed evening to chat and engage with our families while having fun while also updating them on their child’s progress,” Ms Bell said.
“Having an interactive Parent Open Night not only allows our families to chat with their children’s teachers and see the programs we run, it also gives them the opportunity to meet other families and connect them with the services available to them in our community.”
This year’s event, the biggest night of the year for the school, featured over 30 stalls, including booths from the City of Gosnells, mental health services, the Teddy Bear Hospital, Little Athletics, a whole-school art project, a sausage sizzle, Scouts, and several other community organisations.
Ms Bell is already looking forward to next year’s big event, eager to build on this year’s success.
“It was so wonderful to see so many families and community services come together to create such a positive environment for our students.”
