FlexibilityForWAKids

FlexibilityForWAKids

via Change.org/FlexibilityForWAKids by Maggie Dent

For years, at an increasing rate each year, I’ve been receiving heartbreaking messages from concerned WA parents who feel their child could benefit from another year in kindergarten but they have not had the choice.

Kids with physical, emotional, cognitive or social vulnerabilities just need more time to develop the maturity needed to cope with five days of rigorous schooling a week

This is why I’m calling on Mark McGowan to urgently implement the process for parents to choose school age flexibility for their sons and daughters, in time for the ...

via Change.org/FlexibilityForWAKids by Maggie Dent

For years, at an increasing rate each year, I’ve been receiving heartbreaking messages from concerned WA parents who feel their child could benefit from another year in kindergarten but they have not had the choice.

Kids with physical, emotional, cognitive or social vulnerabilities just need more time to develop the maturity needed to cope with five days of rigorous schooling a week

This is why I’m calling on Mark McGowan to urgently implement the process for parents to choose school age flexibility for their sons and daughters, in time for the 2021 school year. 

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Email Mark McGowan

Please use this opprtunity to share your personal stories and concerns about tschool age inflexibility with Premier Mark McGowan.

  • Introduce yourself  (you can also mention you are one of the thousands of West Australians who have signed Maggie Dent's petition Change.org/FlexibilityForWAKids)
  • In your own words, briefly explain why a flexible starting school age will be beneficial for your family or loved ones
  • Politely request that Mark McGowan publicly supports the new legislation that empowers parents and protects vulnerable kids

Please, be respectful at all times. 

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  • Introduce yourself  (you can also mention you are one of the thousands of West Australians who have signed Maggie Dent's petition Change.org/FlexibilityForWAKids)
  • In your own words, briefly explain why a flexible starting school age will be beneficial for your family or loved ones
  • Politely request that Mark McGowan publicly supports the new legislation that empowers parents and protects vulnerable kids

Please, be respectful at all times.