2024 Prep Transition Dates

The transition into Primary School is one of the most dramatic social transitions made by young children.  At Sacred Heart we run a fantastic transition program to lay the foundations for success during their early times at our school.

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Please see below our transition processes for our new Prep students who will officially join our school in 2024.

DATE EVENT

June 2023

Enrolment Acceptance letters sent to 2024 Prep Parents

August 2023

Kinder Visits

Preps will be visited at Kindergarten (or Child Care) by a member of the Sacred Heart staff.

Monday 4th September 2023

Buddy Allocation

Preps will be matched with a Year Five buddy.  The Year Five buddies will write brief letters of introduction to the Preps with a photo attached.  These letters will be sent to families on this day.

Monday 11th September 2023

  • Session 1: 9am - 9:30am
  • Session 2: 9:45am - 10:15am
  • Session 3: 11:30am - 12pm
  • Session 4: 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Buddy Playtime

Each 2024 Prep will be allocated ONE of these sessions to attend.  (You will be allocated one of these sessions prior to the date). During the session, the Prep and his/her Buddy will play together in the Library, supported by one of the Prep Teachers.  Parents may like to stay with their child, or have a cup of tea in the Staffroom during this session.

Friday 20th October 2023 - 9am - 11am

Prep Transition - Morning Block

2024 Preps come to school. They will go to the Prep Classrooms with the Prep Teachers (not necessarily their 2024 class groups as these will be determined at a later stage). They will need to bring a drink bottle and a small snack for recess.

Monday 6th November 2023 - 8:45am - 1:30pm

Prep Transition - Half Day

2024 Preps come to school. They will go to the Prep Classrooms with the Prep Teachers (not necessarily their 2024 class groups as these will be determined at a later stage). They will need to bring a drink bottle and a small snack for recess and lunch.  They will also need a hat.

Wednesday 22nd November 2023 - 5pm - 6pm

Buddy BBQ

The families of the 2024 Preps and their Buddies are invited to come to school for a sausage sizzle and a play.

Tuesday 5th December 2023 - 8:30am - 1:30pm

Whole School Transition Day & Parent Information Session

2024 Preps come to school. They will now be placed in their 2024 class groups and will work with their 2024 teachers. They will need to bring a drink bottle and a small snack for recess and lunch.  They will also need a hat.

The Parent Information Session will be held in the stadium from 9 am - 10 am.

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Sacred Heart is committed to being an inclusive culture where everyone has the right to feel safe.

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