It was an amazingly smooth start for all students across the Early Years on Wednesday. Our planned transition program from 2020 has been successful in eliminating many of the unknowns for our students. This, coupled with the terrific preparation by our parents, has enabled our students to begin learning immediately. Thankyou for your support in guiding your children through this process, particularly as we continue to navigate changed circumstances for drop off and pickup arrangements. Your respect for farewelling children on verandas and not entering the classroom was greatly appreciated.

The Journey Bell rang loudly many times on Wednesday as we welcomed many new students in their journey of faith and knowledge. Every year level in the Early Years has an influx of new friends and our existing students have been exemplary guides to assist with settling them in.

Whilst uniform standard was high throughout the Early Years, there are a small number of instances that need clarifying:

• Earrings may only be sleepers or plain studs (no coloured earrings)
• Sport socks must be ankle high (ie above the ankle bone – not sockettes or anklets)

Your prompt attention to these matters will avoid difficult conversations.

Lastly, please remember that teachers are available for you to contact for any queries you have regarding your child or any classroom matters and should always be your first point of contact. Whilst friends and acquaintances from your child’s class or across the College may have advice for you, the best person for any clarification is always the teacher. This way, you can always be assured of getting the right information, first time, every time, from the source!

Katrina Walton

Assistant Principal Early Years