Preps Beginning School

During the weeks before school starts you can help your child prepare for school by talking positively about school and school routines.

Assist your child to:

fasten and unfasten own coat, shoes etc
recognise own name and belongings
put away toys, dolls, games etc
help in simple tasks
repeat name and address in an audible voice
listen carefully and carry out simple tasks

THE FIRST DAYS

The first weeks can be exhausting for your child.

Your child may:

feel overwhelmed by so many students
be confused by the size of the school, the number of rooms and bells
feel overwhelmed by other students in his/her class and by many new activities
be worried about using the toilet which is used by other students
be overcome by fatigue caused by hot weather
become over-excited because of the different routines.

Try to give your child extra support and understanding during this period of adjustment.

SCHOOL TIMES FOR PREP STUDENTS

All children from Prep to Year 6 commence school on Thursday January 31st 2008 at 9.00am.

Prep students’ hours in the first week are: 9.00am - 1.00pm on Thursday the 31st, Friday the 1st of February. (Students will eat lunch at school before going home on these days.)

Prep students’ hours after first week are: 9.00am - 2.30pm from Monday the 4th of February to Thursday the 24th April (Term 2).

Prep students begin regular school hours 9.00am – 3.30pm from Monday the 28th of April (Term 2).

Prep children are permitted to leave school early providing they are collected by a parent or person authorised by the parent or guardian.

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BRINGING YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL

Students can come into the Junior School building after the 8.55am bell has rung.

Assist your child to hang up his/her bag on the named peg, before coming into the classroom or going outside to play. The students should bring their own belongings into the classrooms. A warning bell rings at 8.55am and at the 9.00am bell please say goodbye and leave.

If you wish to speak to the class teachers at the beginning of the year, please be brief as they will be very involved with the management of new students.

A note indicating a concern is also a good idea so that the teacher can report back to you at a more convenient time.

DISMISSAL PROCEDURE

We ask that you wait outside in the playground, until your child is dismissed. Please consider that other programs will be continuing in adjoining classrooms and the Junior School hall.

Allow your child to collect belongings and notices before joining you. This will assist your child in achieving independence in relation to school routines and procedures.

A special Out of School Hours program will operate for Preps from 2.30pm – 3.30pm from Monday, 4th February to Thursday 24th April for those who wish to use this service. Some children may wish to stay on past 3.30pm for the regular After School Program.