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Communications

Effective Communication is founded in positive presuppositions. We are all advocates for learning through the tenets of our mission statement, which is intentionally aspirational: HIS is a boldly diverse learning community that inspires curiosity, embraces challenge, and nurtures personal growth. Through effective communication we invite you to engage with all elements of our mission statement, to help us grapple with their implementation in their very best and ever-evolving version.

Additionally our strategic priorities guide us in where we put our energies and our finances. All community members are invited to make proposals to initiate action around the strategic priorities: shaping personal excellence, inclusion, and leaders linked locally and globally. 

Protocols for Parent-Initiated Communication

Additional Modes of Communication

In addition to parent-initiated communication in regards to their children’s learning, we have a number of additional means of communication, both one-way and two-way. These, as well as communications such as report cards and Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences,  are outlined in the HIS Community Handbook.

  • Weekly Bulletin – Up to date, important information as you plan ahead. Delivered to you by email every Friday afternoon. If you are not receiving the weekly bulletin please email communications@his.ac.zw
  • Parent Connect sessions with the Principal, Counselor, or PYP, MYP or IB Coordinators. Details are shared in the Weekly Bulletin.

  • ManageBac “Discussions” feature: is a place within ManageBac classes, year groups and the IB Parent Association where HIS faculty, admin and the PTO may post messages/announcements/discussions to the HIS community. This communication will come to your email from ManageBac itself, so be sure to flag these emails from ManageBac as safe to ensure they are not regarded as spam, or junk.

  • Appointments with the Principals

  • Surveys – throughout the year, we ask for feedback to better understand trends in our community on various topics.
  • Focus Groups – each year, the Director holds Focus Groups with randomly selected parents. The Mission Statement is central to the focus group questions, and is extended through an additional relevant theme and area of focus.