DADS, father figures and even grandparents have recently shared a special afternoon with their children at a local school.<\/p>\n
Eighty children and 65 dads got together for an afternoon of paper plane making, ball games and a barbecue at Eaglehawk Primary School\u2019s first Fathering Project launch event.<\/p>\n
The program was launched in 2013, designed to engage fathers and father figures for the benefit of the children.<\/p>\n
Former AFL player and coach Rodney Eade helped present the project to Eaglehawk PS and said the children were thrilled by the day.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery single one of their faces lit up, and you could tell just how excited they were to have their father figure at the school,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Eaglehawk Primary in-school coordinator Rhys Barri said the excitement was shared by parents and staff alike.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was an amazing day and we\u2019ve had really positive feedback from parents. Even the staff were thrilled to see so many dads and adults in the school, as a strong home-school partnership supports positive learning,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cPrograms that promote father and father figures\u2019 engagement are incredibly beneficial for our school community. It helps us work towards creating stronger relationships and connections between fathers, children and the school.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eaglehawk Primary principal Fiona Lindsay said the response to the program was fantastic.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we saw 65 dads turn up, we couldn\u2019t believe it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo see the children\u2019s reactions and seeing them enjoy their afternoon with their fathers and father figures was amazing. We know our families want the best for their children and this just proved it.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DADS, father figures and even grandparents have recently shared a special afternoon with their children at a local school. Eighty children and 65 dads got together for an afternoon of paper plane making, ball games and a barbecue at Eaglehawk Primary School\u2019s first Fathering Project launch event. The program was launched in 2013, designed to […]<\/p>\n