Parent participation is strongly encouraged in most schools. Almost all schools host ocassions/events where parents are encouraged to be involved, such as school trips, bake sales, celebration of certain holidays and more. Schools are almost always happy to have parents volunteering or participating in extra-mural activities in particular and regular events are also organized so parents can also interact with other parents. Some schools have very strong associations that get together to perform activities to better the schools and encourage interaction amongst the students and the parents, as well as improving the schools in ways they see fit.