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Parent & Community Engagement
A strong commitment to our boarding families and communities has underpinned the TGS Boarding Program for more than 130 years.
Parent and community engagement is vital in ensuring our Boarding experience is effective, supportive and relevant to the needs of our boarding families. The following outlines how we communicate with our families and the opportunities for involvement in the Boarding and School community.
Parent Communication
Parents/guardians will receive the following regular communications:
- Weekly email from Head of Boarding (This Week in Boarding "TWIB")
- Commencement of Term letter
- Communication with Heads of House and/or Head of Boarding as needed
- Principal's Newsletters (Monthly)
- Social media - TGS Facebook, TGS Instagram
- TGS website (home page) for the latest School notices and news
- Parent Lounge and the School App
Parent Engagement Opportunities
Boarding parents are encouraged to join in the Boarder Parent Support Group meetings that take place at the beginning of each term, on the Boarder Travel Day. Other opportunities for parent engagement include:
Boarding Parent Engagement Events & Livestreaming
| TERM 1 | Week 1 Boarders' Travel Day |
Meeting for New Boarding Families Boarding Families' Welcome Lunch Boarder Parent Support Group Meeting |
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Week 10 |
Boarder Bus (Return Travel) visits to boarding regions | ||
| Holidays Week 2 | Boarding Experience Days (Cancelled due to Covid-19) |
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| TERM 2 |
Week 1 |
Boarding Families' Lunch (Cancelled - Covid-19) Boarder Parent Support Group Meeting |
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| Week 4 | Livestreaming - Pro Diligentia Awards (Years 7012) | ||
| Week 9 | Boarder Bus (Return Travel) visits to boarding regions | ||
| TERM 3 |
Week 1 |
Boarder Parent Support Group Meeting |
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| Week 4 | Livestreaming - Cum Laude Awards Ceremony (Years 7-9 and Years 10-12) |
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| Week 10 | Boarder Bus (Return Travel) visits to boarding regions | ||
| TERM 4 | Week 1 Boarders' Travel Day |
Boarder Parent Support Group Meeting Friends of Boarding BBQ |
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| Week 2 | Livestreaming - Pro Diligentia Awards (Years 7-12) | ||
| Week 2 | Boarders' Valedictory Dinner (Year 12) | ||
| Week 3 | Livestreaming - Year 12 Graduation Assembly | ||
| Week 7 | New Boarders' Orientation Program (2021) |
See our Parent Communication brochure (below) for more information on how the School communicates with parents/families and opportunities for engagement.