The Emotional and Practical Sides to Relocation

ASSISTANCE WITH SETTLING: THE EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SIDES OF RELOCATION

The TASIS community of staff and families is very supportive and understanding of the transitions that students and their families are making. Many have appreciated the support and “soft landing” provided to families who are joining our community.

TASIS PARENTS ASSOCIATION (TPA)

The TPA is a group of parent volunteers established to promote the goals and objectives of TASIS; help maintain close relationships within the TASIS community; and facilitate communications among the parents, students, faculty, and staff of TASIS. Every parent of a current TASIS student is automatically a member of TPA.

Once your children are enrolled, you will be assigned a “Buddy Family” by our TPA Buddy Family Coordinator. Your Buddy Family will aim to assist you in many ways to ease your adjustment to life in England and school life at TASIS.

The TPA coordinates several key programs and events throughout the year such as the August Back-to-School Welcome Picnic, seasonal celebrations, and parent socials. For further information, contact TPAPresident@tasisengland.org

PARENTS’ INFORMATION AND RESOURCE COMMITTEE (PIRC)

PIRC is a group of volunteer parents from all three sections of the School who provide support to TASIS England parents, faculty, and administration as we cope with the emotional, social, and practical issues inherent in the transitions of expatriate life and/or changing schools. Throughout the year, PIRC will host various opportunities to help your family transition to TASIS and to life in England. At the beginning of the school year, our main aim is to help you make connections with other families, share experiences, and provide you with a warm welcome as you join our TASIS England community. PIRC hosts the following seminars, coffees, and walks throughout the school year:

Transition & Adjustment addresses the transition stages of an international move, effects of culture shock, stress responses, and suggestions to help every family member make a successful adjustment.

Refreshed and Recharged - Welcome Back for Returning Parents

celebrates the accomplishments and explores the challenges that returning families face each school year.

Survive and Thrive provides practical information and recommendations regarding life in the TASIS England area.

Driving in the UK Seminar gives parents an opportunity to learn from a qualified driving instructor about what it takes to drive comfortably in the UK and how to begin the process of getting your UK license.

Mid-year Orientation for New Families offers parents joining the TASIS England community mid-year the same resources provided in our fall settling-in seminars in a condensed version.

Navigating the University Application Process – Upper School parents are invited to a session with a parent panel to learn more about the college application process from a TASIS parents’ perspective. The panel of parents will share their experiences regarding university visits, application strategies, and other personal advice.

Moving On! Staying Here! & Somewhere in Between offers helpful advice to guide families through difficult situations such as coping with your fast-approaching next move, or helping you or your child deal with the departure of a best friend.

Parent Peer Group Coffees are grade-level “meet and greets” giving parents another opportunity to connect with other parents of children who are the same age, share concerns about parenting, adjustment, and development issues, and discuss successes and solutions.