What?
The role of the Class Liaison Parent (CLP) is an important one that seeks to promote good communication between students, families, teachers and the school community.

• Helping the P&C maintain a register of parent contact details. It is optional for families to go on the list, however it is useful for organising after school activities, contacting other parents in the class etc.
• Helping coordinate parent volunteers for excursions, class activities and educational projects;
• Welcoming newcomers during the year and involve them in class activities;
• Organising class social functions during the year;
• Participating in CLP lunches with the Principal to discuss whole of school performance, communication and planning issues; and
• Co-ordinating parent and class participation in one P&C fundraising event during the year.

When?
Your class teacher will call for CLP volunteers at the Term 1 information evening. You don’t have to wait until then – if you are interested in becoming a CLP, please inform your teacher at the commencement of the school year. Some classes choose to share the responsibility between two people.

If you would like more information regarding the nature of the role, please contact CLP Coordinator, Phoebe Robinson.

Why?
The Harvard Graduate School of Education conducted a review of available research regarding parental involvement and student educational outcomes. It concluded that parental involvement in schooling “is associated with higher student achievement outcomes.” It can also be a lot of fun!

2018 Class Liaison Parents