Communication between home and school

We believe in keeping channels of communication open between home and school. There are regular occasions throughout the school year when parents have the opportunity to meet with teachers and tutors and discuss individual students’ development.

Parents having concerns about progress, attitudes, work, behaviour, or any other problem are urged to make an appointment to meet the appropriate teacher. This can be done directly or via the school office.

It is essential for the development of your child that they feel their parents have confidence in the school and their teachers. If, from time to time, parents have any concerns, they are encouraged to come into school to discuss those concerns rather than airing the concerns in front of children or other parents. We want our students to be proud of being at ISPH and to be happy coming to school.

In the interests of the environment and efficiency, we use electronic means as the main communication tool between school and home. We therefore require parents to download and use the SchoolsBuddy app for all information and messages from the school.

Students are not allowed to use their mobile phones on the school premises between the times of 7.45am and 3.00pm. We also do not allow students to communicate via electronic apps with parents during the school day. Students are allowed to use the telephone in the School Office if there is an urgent need to call home, yet they must receive permission from a teacher before being allowed to do so.