Learning Journals - whānau feedback

With the new learning story format giving a space for whanau feedback, we thought we would share some examples of possible responses, in case you’re unsure of what to write. This is a space for you to respond to your child’s learning story with a positive affirmation, tell us where you might see them using this learning at home, encourage them, ask a question, make a suggestion or just say you enjoyed reading it. 

Teachers are really wanting to build home-school partnerships and we see this as one way to do that. We have noticed that when students bring them back with a comment, they are really thrilled. We are encouraging them to prompt you to write in the box. I’m sure you’ll be aware of the time and thinking that goes into writing the learning stories for you. It would really help us to know they have been read and are valued at home. They show you how your child is learning in the wider NZ Curriculum and how they are developing our Skills for Growing. Examples of what parents / caregivers might write are below: