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Dear Parents of Preps 2022,
Welcome to our second Prep 2022 Newsletter. As I mentioned last time, we will use this method of communication as our primary source of information dissemination - so keep your eyes open for these emails.
This is just a quick email to keep you in the loop with our plans for the next couple of months. As the rules around what we are and are not allowed to do in Victoria are changing so rapidly we have decided to wait until we have the 80% freedoms outlined to us before we make a call on the events outlined below.
If you need clarification on any of the items in this newsletter please just contact us.
We will be in touch once we have been given clear guidelines which I expect will be the post 80% vaccinated milepost.
Thank you for your patience,
Francine
Orientation Days - Children Only
Thursday, 11th November 2021 : 9.15am - 10.45 am
Thursday, 18th November 2021 : 9.15am - 10.45 am
Thursday, 25th November 2021 : 9.15am - 10.45 am
You might notice we have reduced the time on the grounds to 10.45 am and we suspect parents will not be allowed on site.
As I said in the introduction we will let you know our final plans when we have more detailed advice.
This is a really important part of your child's transition from kindergarten to big school. During these sessions, the students become familiar with the school environment, meet their cohort, 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.
AT THIS STAGE IT IS HIGHLY LIKELY THAT THIS INFORMATION SESSION WILL BE HELD AS AN ONLINE ZOOM SESSION. IF THIS IS THE CASE WE WILL SEND YOU ALL THE LINKS ETC REQUIRED TO JOIN THE MEETING.
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 al of those burning questions you might have.
It's a very full evening but you are wll 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, this is looking less and less likely. If we are unable to hold it face-to-face we will hold it via Zoom.
Welcome Mass for Prep 2022 Families
Sunday, 28th November 2021
11.15 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
Via zoom if we cannot hold this face-to-face.