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Dear Parents of Preps 2022,
Welcome to our first Prep 2022 Newsletter. We will use this method of communication as our primary source of information dissemination - so keep your eyes open for these emails.
When you came in for your Prep Interviews with Fr Hayes and me, I remember saying, it will be a long time between now and the rest of the Prep transition program - but - it seems that time is upon us and it doesn't feel like very long ago at all.
We are just delighted to be welcoming over 40 Preps to OLOL at the start of next year. This is the largest Prep enrolment this school has ever seen so that is very exciting for us all. We can't wait for our new Prep's journey to begin.
In this letter, we outline Plan A. These are the dates and times we expect to be welcoming you into our community for a variety of reasons. If we are compromised by continuing Covid restrictions we have Plan B, Plan C and if needs be, Plan D. We are getting so good at pivoting that we're happy to give private pivoting lessons.
Regardless of the uncertainty of Fourth Term, together we will make your child's transition from Kindergarten to Big School a secure, happy, and joyous experience. I am just grateful that this cohort of Preps and parents at least got to come into the school for both tours and your interviews (which is more than last year's preps were able to experience.)
If you need clarification on any of the items in this newsletter please just contact us.
We will be in touch in October with more details regarding transition but in the meantime enjoy the Spring sunshine and the fact that you're allowed back on playgrounds!
God Bless
Francine
Orientation Days - Children Only
Thursday, 11th November 2021 :
9.15am - 11.15 am
Thursday, 18th November 2021 :
9.15am - 11.15 am
Thursday, 25th November 2021 :
9.15am - 11.15 am
During these sessions, the students become familiar with the school environment, meet the beautiful Prep/One teaching team, get to play on and use 'big school' equipment, complete some fun tasks together and most excitingly get to meet their Senior Buddies.
If we are unable to hold these sessions in this format due to COVID restrictions, you will be notified of the changes.
Parent Information Evening - Parents Only
This information evening is designed to take you through a whole lot of factors that will help you support your child for the beginning of school. We traditionally cover 'A day in the life of the school' along with elements of the curriculum like how to support your child with reading and early numeracy concepts.
You will also have the opportunity to hear from your children's teachers and other leadership staff as well as existing parents and our senior students. There is also time devoted to answering all those burning questions you might have.
It's a very full evening but you are well supported with handout sheets, links to great websites, and of course our very comprehensive webpage.
This is designed as a face-to-face evening held in our school hall. However, if this is not a possibility with covid restrictions we will let you know the alternative plan.
Welcome Mass for Prep 2022 Families
Sunday, 28th November 2021
11.00 am
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
631 High Street, Prahran East
Traditionally this is a beautiful opportunity for the whole school community to welcome our new families into our Catholic Community. We meet at a Mass that features the current Prep grade and then celebrate as a whole community with a morning tea in the parish hall. Unfortunately, the chance of this Mass taking place in this form this year is very slim.
Parent Information Night (Parents Only to Attend)
Wednesday, 10th November
7.00pm - 8.30pm