Parent involvement has massive benefits for both parent/carer/educator and child; whilst parents have a chance to strengthen relationships with educators and bond with their child and peers. The participation of parents in the educational process means that educators and parents share the responsibility to teach learners and work together to achieve educational goals. To this end, it helps when parents feel happier and more involved with education. A good connection with the school lets parents understand the well-being of the children with whom they assist. It also helps them feel more comfortable and happier with the quality of education.

Room Parents is a volunteering service for parents who offer time and care for our learners. In order to facilitate the process, there is a training session for all Room Parents each year as an initial contact and screening process. They report to the Reception Front Office where they sign in and receive a Visitor’s Badge.

Room Parents are teacher assistants who are required to assist an educator with either reading (English or Afrikaans), Mathematics, practising an oral or an Eisteddfod piece, etc. This may be in the learner’s class or in another class where they are needed by arrangement and as set out by the educator. All meetings/assistance will take place in the school passages. The duration of assistance is approximately 30/45 minutes.

Room Parents are not expected to get involved in the planning of the work/methodology of work being taught. Educators will always prepare the work to be completed by the Room Parent in advance. It’s a unique programme run by SVPS’s school counsellor.