Mullewa District High School's passport to success

Don't be surprised to see more adults at Mullewa District High School over the coming months - it is all part of a plan to increase parental and community involvement in school activities.

Announcing the plan this week, Education Minister Liz Constable said the Mullewa Passport Program would help build a connection between home and school, with the aim of improving attendance and academic outcomes for students.

"This program rewards students and their families for getting involved with and committing to the school," Dr Constable said.

"By helping out in the canteen, running reading sessions, meeting with the leadership team, attending assembly and making sure their children go to school, parents can gain points for their child's 'passport'.

"Students can then trade in the points for books, uniforms, stationery, canteen vouchers, sports equipment and calculators.

"This program is a fantastic incentive for parents and students to get more involved in the school and education."

Principal Nicki Patterson said the local community, which included police, youth workers, community health workers and local government representatives, strongly supported the program.

"This initiative builds on the relationships we already have in place and creates opportunities for new partnerships to be formed with the community," she said.

"Since the program began last week, we have already awarded points for students attending school and for parents coming to parent-teacher forums.

"I would like to thank staff, in particular our Aboriginal and Islander education officers, who have been involved in getting this program up and running.

"I would also like to acknowledge The Community Development Foundation for their part in getting this program into the school and the former Shire of Mullewa and Brookfield Rail for contributing funding."

The Minister said students attending schools with a high level of community and parent involvement reaped the benefits.

Minister's office - 9222 9699