August 9, 2013
by Marcus Priaulx
Great results were achieved when Murgon State High School principal Greg Smith visited Cherbourg to speak with parents about their children’s progress.
They gave him feedback on how they thought their children were doing and how the school could provide greater support when he held one-on-one talks outside the Ration Shed Museum on Tuesday.
Mr Smith thought the three hours of meetings, made by appointment through the Barambah PaCE team, gave him a lot to build on.
He urged parents to become involved with their children’s school activities and encouraged them to attend sports carnivals or organise one-on-one tutoring for their children who needed added assistance.
“I’m more than happy to come speak with parents about how we each feel they’re children are doing at school and how we can improve their learning outcomes,” Mr Smith said.
“It’s a great way to get feedback from parents about how we might be able to do things better.
“It’s been a very positive day as we all want the best for their children.”
Mr Smith was invited to the town by the school’s Cherbourg Parent Consultancy Group.
This meets monthly and suggested the Tuesday event.
Mr Smith said parents wanting future meetings with him, or his staff, could contact the school on (07) 4169-9222 or ask the Barambah PaCE to organise an appointment and transport if needed.
And there could also be future Cherbourg visits if demand warrants it.
