Is there any Parent Engagement System at GIIS?

1. Is there any Parent Engagement System at GIIS? As a parent of GIIS Singapore, I would say that the school keeps the parents engaged in many activities in many ways. In fact, sometimes it gets too much. Let me share some of the things they do to keep us updated: My GIIS This is the GIIS internal community portal. This platform is an all-in-one stop for all transactions with the parents. That includes filling in the admissions form, submitting admissions-related documents, payment of fees and getting report cards. The portal has a system that also captures data of the student, be in attendance, or body temperature during Covid situation as well as subject-wise grades in every level and every grade. Parents can also look at many announcements, businesses, queries, functions, tasks, etc. on the portal. It acts as a bridge between teachers and parents for all School- related activities, as well as an easy option for administrative activities like invoicing, transport etc. Parent-Teacher Meetings Parents get to meet teachers face to face during the PTM which happen each term at least once. Class teachers and subject-wise teachers are available to discuss the progress of each student with parents and give insights into the way forward. If my child is showing progress, I am told about it, while if my child is dropping scores in academics or non-academic activities, I am told how to fix the issue. Any special talent my child may have is also brought to my notice here, and teachers are usually quite supportive of the student and encourage us to be supportive as well. Parent Ambassador programme

2. Open communication between parents and the school is an essential part of student progress - a practice that it sustains on a regular basis. The Singapore school recognise the importance of effective parent-teacher-student communication plays in helping students achieve their truest potential and how much it contributes to their overall development. Under the ambassador programme, they invite a select group of parents to coffee mornings or other get-togethers, and spend time listening to parents views on many points of contention. Parents voice their concerns openly, and most likely the school implements ideas that are good. Events The school holds a lot of events throughout the year. In Covid times too, they have held events for engagement and bond-building between us and our children. There were activities like the Virtual Cook-off competition, there was Family Jhankaar and then there are online sports activities. Parents are also sent invitations to all school events which are broadcast live on Facebook or other social media channels. Other Modes of Communication Includes: ●One-on-One Meetings on Request ●Weekly Class Updates ●Orientation Sessions