Parent Involvement

IST is governed by a parent-led board of governors, which allows parents to have a say in what happens at the school. You will be given substantial responsibilities as a member of the Board and will have the opportunity to network with other parents.

As a member of the elected Board, you will:

• Be responsible for the long-term and strategic goals around the school’s policy
• Be accountable for the long-term and strategic goals surrounding finances

Maybe you don’t want to be part of a governing body, but still want a chance to meet fellow parents and provide insight to families who are just moving to the country? Maybe you want to assist others the way you were initially helped? Parent networks are an exceptional opportunity to get involved in the school as they help create the sense of community on campus.

If you’re looking to participate in a more hands-on, informative way, we suggest attending parent workshops. During these lessons, you will learn something new and meet fellow parents.

Workshops can be on a variety of topics including:

• IB Programmes
• Internet safety and awareness
• Child protection
• Technology updates

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Class parents are an important component to a well-run school. The roles of a class parent usually include:

• Attending parent network meetings
• Welcoming new families
• Organizing social functions for their class