Requirements:

  a bag large enough to fit daily needs

  a towel for relaxation session

  shoes - non-slip joggers or sandals

  a wide-brimmed or legionnaire hat

  clothes suited for play activities

  nutritious choice of food and drink

  sunscreen if required  

  a library bag - cloth with handle

Book List 

  1 48 page exercise book

  1 48 page binder book (A4)

  2 display folders (A4)

  1 ream of paper OR 1 pack jumbo markers OR 1 pack coloured paper or card OR 1 box tissues

First Days

We understand that separation between parent and child can cause anxiety. 

Please let us know how we can best support you to make this transition time a growth experience for your child.

Student Arrival and Departure       

The school bell rings at 850 am. Please remain with your child until staff begins supervision of children at this time.

Children will be sent from classrooms as parents arrive to collect them in the afternoon. Departure time is 2.50pm.

Children will not be allowed to leave the school with any person other than the custodial parent unless written or verbal consent has been given to staff by parents.

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Our daily routines     

Routines change throughout the year as children's needs change but play is always central to our day and programs remain flexible to allow us to change our timetable to better meet children's needs or interests.

At right  is an example of a daily routine:-

  Welcoming and sharing time
  Computer laboratory and Library book borrowing
  Self-selected learning
  School interaction
  Tidy up
  Reporting and reflecting
  Lunch
  Relaxation time
  Italian
  Group activities
  Departure

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Trainee Staff and Volunteers    

During the year many students and volunteers spend time at the preschool, observing the program and contributing to it under the direction of staff. Students and volunteers are asked to maintain confidentiality in relation to children and families with whom they come in contact.

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Parent Involvement

We welcome parent involvement in school activities. You can participate in your child’s educational environment:

¨              Parent Rep for your child’s class

¨              P&C member

¨              Classroom volunteer

¨              Mentoring programs— sharing expertise

¨              Support a Reader Training Volunteer

¨              Library Volunteer

¨              Garden Volunteer

¨              Special Needs Volunteer

¨              Excursion Volunteer

Throughout the year, students will be involved in a variety of projects and we will advertise the need for your support, as these projects get under way. Please let us know of any way you would like to be involved in our program or any ideas or activities you would like to share with children, other parents or staff.

Parents and Citizens Association      

This sub group of the school P&C meets for about 2 hours twice a term. They plan activities for families and help coordinate fund raising.

Guest Speakers are often invited to attend these meetings to address parenting or child development issues that interest parents.

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