× EXIT Opening the School Gate | Planning meetings & events Translating information Providing all information in the primary language of the family, as well as in English, is a significant factor in the successful engagement of migrant families in schools (Learning Center Even Start, Fort Collins, CO). Many NSW Public School documents and school notes are available for schools to use free of charge. School-specific translations need to be paid for by schools, however if dates and times are left blank and filled in as required, individual school translations can be used over and again for future meetings on the same topic. Translations A large number of DoE publications and documents have been translated into languages other than English. Check the resources tab for links. Translation suggestions Translations of important school information relevant to all or most schools are organised by DoE. If you wish to make suggestions about new translations please phone 9244 5311. Requests for translations by individual schools Translations for individual schools will only be funded in cases relating to urgent matters regarding student welfare. Funds are not available to translate documents such as school newsletters. To check if a proposed translation meets the guidelines for funding, telephone 9244 5311. School funded translations If schools wish to fund their own translations, advice on cost and how to prepare documents for translation can be obtained by phoning 9244 5311. While advice will be provided it should be noted that it is the school's responsibility to arrange the translation. Further information is also available on the DoE intranet site. Resources 1 Translated documents for NSW public schools Course menu Introduction 1 Welcome tour 2 Getting started 3 Overview 4 Benefits of engaging families 5 Issues for migrant and refugee families 6 Issues for schools Planning for engagement 1 Overview 2 Involving key staff 3 Identifying the target groups 4 Targeting communities 5 Working with community partners 6 Setting objectives 7 Allocating resources Planning meetings & events 1Overview 2Deciding on a format 3Setting the agenda 4Seeking parent and student input 5Choosing an appropriate time 6Finding a suitable location 7Arranging childcare 8Arranging catering 9Arranging transport 10Inviting families 11Translating information 12Arranging interpreters Meeting management 1 Overview 2 Arranging seating 3 Preparing and managing interpreters 4 Greeting parents 5 Keeping the discussions on track 6 Building trust 7 Exploring expectations about school involvement 8 Explaining practical systems and roles 9 Seeking feedback from parents 10 Sustaining parent involvement Ongoing support 1 Overview 2 Creating a welcoming environment 3 Seeking consent 4 Addressing parent concerns about camps 5 Catering for cultural dietary needs 6 Discussing welfare concerns with parents 7 Addressing discipline issues 8 Reporting on student progress 9 Holding parent-teacher meetings 10 Creating opportunities for meaningful involvement Acknowledgements 1 Acknowledgements Resources 1 Translated documents for NSW public schools
× EXIT Opening the School Gate | Planning meetings & events Translating information Providing all information in the primary language of the family, as well as in English, is a significant factor in the successful engagement of migrant families in schools (Learning Center Even Start, Fort Collins, CO). Many NSW Public School documents and school notes are available for schools to use free of charge. School-specific translations need to be paid for by schools, however if dates and times are left blank and filled in as required, individual school translations can be used over and again for future meetings on the same topic. Translations A large number of DoE publications and documents have been translated into languages other than English. Check the resources tab for links. Translation suggestions Translations of important school information relevant to all or most schools are organised by DoE. If you wish to make suggestions about new translations please phone 9244 5311. Requests for translations by individual schools Translations for individual schools will only be funded in cases relating to urgent matters regarding student welfare. Funds are not available to translate documents such as school newsletters. To check if a proposed translation meets the guidelines for funding, telephone 9244 5311. School funded translations If schools wish to fund their own translations, advice on cost and how to prepare documents for translation can be obtained by phoning 9244 5311. While advice will be provided it should be noted that it is the school's responsibility to arrange the translation. Further information is also available on the DoE intranet site. Resources 1 Translated documents for NSW public schools Course menu Introduction 1 Welcome tour 2 Getting started 3 Overview 4 Benefits of engaging families 5 Issues for migrant and refugee families 6 Issues for schools Planning for engagement 1 Overview 2 Involving key staff 3 Identifying the target groups 4 Targeting communities 5 Working with community partners 6 Setting objectives 7 Allocating resources Planning meetings & events 1Overview 2Deciding on a format 3Setting the agenda 4Seeking parent and student input 5Choosing an appropriate time 6Finding a suitable location 7Arranging childcare 8Arranging catering 9Arranging transport 10Inviting families 11Translating information 12Arranging interpreters Meeting management 1 Overview 2 Arranging seating 3 Preparing and managing interpreters 4 Greeting parents 5 Keeping the discussions on track 6 Building trust 7 Exploring expectations about school involvement 8 Explaining practical systems and roles 9 Seeking feedback from parents 10 Sustaining parent involvement Ongoing support 1 Overview 2 Creating a welcoming environment 3 Seeking consent 4 Addressing parent concerns about camps 5 Catering for cultural dietary needs 6 Discussing welfare concerns with parents 7 Addressing discipline issues 8 Reporting on student progress 9 Holding parent-teacher meetings 10 Creating opportunities for meaningful involvement Acknowledgements 1 Acknowledgements Resources 1 Translated documents for NSW public schools
