Overview

Parents are encouraged to participate in school life in a variety of capacities. Parental involvement takes many forms: from ensuring that each child is properly prepared for classes each day and demonstrating an active interest in their education, to being involved in the various events and activities that are organised each year.

The Parent Teacher organisation (PTO) is another way of actively participating in school life. The PTO, comprising both elected parent representatives and school appointees, supports the school in many ways and organises three major events every year – Celebration of Cultures, International Day and the Welcome Back Party.

Parents are also encouraged to volunteer to participate formally as Classroom Supports Parents or Cutural  Representatives. These groups allow parents to participate in certain school activities, giving a method for parents to provide direct assistance and be actively involved in daily school life. If you are interested in becoming involved, or just want to know more about the programme, please visit our web pages.

PTO Executive Committee 2009-2010

Mission Statement:
The PTO is committed to supporting the Teachers, Parents and Students through social and education activities and improving a forum for the ideas and concerns of its members within an intercultural community.

Membership
Membership is open to all parents/guardians of current ISHCMC students and to all current teachers at ISHCMC

Objectives
1.  To promote positive communication between teachers, administrators, parents, students, and the community with the framework of the PTO Guiding Principles and Constitution.

2.  To provide a mechanism for parents and staff to raise and discuss matters pertaining to the school community.

3.  To enable parents and staff to share ideas and information about education and how to improve the students' academic and non-academic performance.

4.  To provide support, both materially and otherwise, for the various activities of the school.

5.  To provide a mechanism for the school to be represented in the broader community.