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school has implemented a number of formal processes into the academic curriculum which include a three way tutorial system between parents, staff and students. There are also a number of activities and programs throughout the school year for parents that are designed to assist parents to be more effective in working with the school to improve their children's academic success and overall character, as they grow, as well as encouraging parents to consider and develop their relationship with their child.
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meets regularly with the student during the term, and meets with his parents at least once each term, reviewing the progress of that student, and helping with goal setting. It is the intention of
Wollemi College that the tutor takes a personal interest in the progress of the boys whom he tutors, acting on the parents' behalf, and coordinating the services of the college for the family. The college also aims to reinforce parental values by providing a positive peer environment within the college.
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College aims to focus on character development and nurturing good habits in areas such as "sound judgement, self-control, courage and responsibility towards others, students are better able to use their freedom to make the right choices in life".
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for boys in 2004. Montgrove
College in Orchard Hills is the sister school of Wollemi College and the cousin school of Redfield College and Tangara College. A community has been created through PARED, and we will hopefully see more PARED schools in the future.
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