On Thursday, 12 September 2024, Darren Gale, Principal of Horizon International School (HIS), joined Helen Farmer on Eye on Education to dive into the topic Parental Involvement in Education: Weighing the Pros and Cons.

In the chat, Mr. Gale shared how HIS works to build positive relationships with parents and families while keeping the focus on what’s best for the children. He touched on finding the right balance between being involved in your child’s education and overstepping, as well as the dos and don’ts of using WhatsApp groups for school-related communication.

“Parents play such a big role in a child’s success,” Mr. Gale said. “But it’s about working together in a way that supports their growth without micromanaging. Trust and teamwork between parents and the school make all the difference.”

Mr. Gale also talked about how HIS listens to parents through surveys and workshops, making sure they’re involved and heard. It’s all part of HIS’s promise that “Everyone Counts, Everyone Contributes, Everyone Succeeds.”

If you missed the episode, don’t worry! You can catch the full conversation on the Eye on Education podcast.

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