We will continue to be advised on the guidelines for the start of the 2022 school year, due to Covid 19, and will keep you informed as soon as we can.
Starting school is an important step in a young child’s life. Schools can sometimes be challenging places for new students with lots of children of different ages and new routines to learn. Your son or daughter needs lots of support from you before they start school and especially in the first few weeks. It can be a stressful time for parents too – especially if this is your first child attending.

So your child's first day is as enjoyable as possible ensure your family is prepared and allow time for your child to eat a balanced breakfast. Arrive at school 5–10 minutes before the bell so they have time to become settled. To help them to become secure, be positive and reassuring. Demonstrate your trust in the teacher and your enthusiasm about school and learning.

The school has already prepared for your child to attend. You won’t need to purchase anything (like pencils or books) for the first day as we have ordered supplies for your child. Listed below are some helpful tips for parents when preparing for the start of the school year:

Once your child is settled into school, a short and reassuring goodbye encourages independence.

• Be guided by your child's teacher who will use several strategies so that the first day/week is as stress-free as possible for students and parents!
• Look for your child’s Year 6 buddy to assist you when it’s time to leave.
• Choose a good school backpack – not too small. The school now sells good quality ergonomic backpacks in school colours for you to consider.
• Label all your child's belongings ▪ Encourage your child to dress themselves so they can manage things like taking jumpers or coats on and off at school.
• Help them with going to the toilet by themselves and ensure they can make their needs known to the teacher. Accidents can happen so a change of underwear can   help your school manage the accident with the least amount of fuss.
• Most schools enforce a 'no hat, no play policy' and recommend the regular use of broad spectrum water resistant SPF 30+ sunscreen on exposed skin when     students are exposed to the sun.
• No umbrellas during wet weather: choose ponchos or raincoats instead as umbrellas can be cumbersome and dangerous in school settings.
  Head lice are a very common problem in schools. Head lice are annoying but not harmful to your child's health. However, to avoid an outbreak across a class of    students, we will request that parents remove and treat children with evidence of head lice. Alternately, parents are requested to notify the school if they notice  head lice when their child gets home.