Sunbury Primary School Parent Information Handbook

Appendix 1TRANSITION FROM PRE-SCHOOL TO SCHOOLA Parent Information session in November provides the parents with an opportunity to meetthe teachers, enquire about their child’s first year at school and familiarise themselves withthe school requirements. Two orientation mornings are planned in late November and earlyDecember where the children will visit their classroom and meet their teacher andclassmates.SOME HINTS FOR EASIER TRANSITION TO PRIMARY SCHOOLBe supportive and encouraging rather than anxious and critical.As the first day approaches:Take your child to school on several occasions so school becomes a more familiar place.Talk about the differences between playtime and lunchtime.Make sure your child knows where you will be waiting after school.Give your child “practice lunches” from lunch boxes at home.Give your child a drink bottle to practise drinking from at home.Choose a school bag that is a suitable size and one that your child can easily open.On the day:Arrive at school from 8.45am to 9.00 am and hand your child to the teacher in a relaxed,confident manner.Give your child a kiss goodbye and leave quickly. Avoid lingering.Within minutes your child will settle and be assured we will take special care of your child.If a child is particularly distressed we will contact you.Your child will need to bring the following items to school:An art smock – preferably long sleeved with elasticised wrists (an old shirt is ideal),clearly named.A navy wide-brimmed sun hat (available from the school Uniform Shop) – clearly named,and placed in his/her school bag.A box of tissues.A change of clothes – especially if your child has occasional wetting accidents.20