Foundation (Prep/Kinder) 2015 - Chat

**leckert** · October 9th, 2014, 07:49 PM

Really should join in here. It's getting scary that my oldest one is starting school next year. We've been given 2 orientation dates (morning 8:30-11am I think) for our school. The second one we find out who's in the class and who the teacher is. I need to go and check what dates they are so I can organise myself to have the morning off school to go as they're having parent info sessions while children are having their sessions. DH will be going as well. A reasonable amount of info came out in their pack at the start of the holidays (although 1/2 a booklet was missing so DH had to ring to get a new full booklet sent out.)
Not sure I'm ready for the whole school thing, although I'm over DS1's attitude and behaviour lately (hitting/punching/lying type stuff.) I'm hoping it's the transition to school thing that everyone talks about and doesn't carry over to school next year.

***TripleJ*** · October 9th, 2014, 09:46 PM

Today we did the school tour and I loved it my son is now enrolled so far there's 2 classes for next year I kinda like the small school setting they also integrate for maths so if the kids are ahead then they will be doing maths at the level that's right for them
Transition is 6 Thursday mornings starting the end of October they are going to meet their buddies for next year and heaps of other stuff is getting real now my first baby is going to school >.< I want to cry already
I also found out they don't go to school for the first 5 Wednesdays and like someone else mentioned they use those days to test them and see where they are at with reading writing and maths

**HotI** · October 10th, 2014, 07:31 AM

We have 6 orientation sessions too, starting next week. They also had 3 story time sessions that you could go to and a family BBQ. I have been very impressed with the school so far.

**wysiwyg** · October 13th, 2014, 11:36 AM

Response from school "Foundation enrollment information will be posted shortly" - that was the response to me asking for details so could organize work etc. Given the first date is 18th Nov I hope their definition of shortly meets mine.

**Khaleesi** · October 13th, 2014, 11:59 AM

We have our first session tomorrow, She is so excited.

Wow Wysiwyg that is really poor form for your school, you would think you would at least have the basic info by now.
Fx it tuns up this week or early next week

**beansbeans!** · October 13th, 2014, 06:10 PM

Woo hoo for the start of orientations!

We got a letter on Friday for dd2's orientation, she gets two visits, totalling 3hrs in total, and that's for the 21st and 39th of oct. First visit is an hour and a bit, the second has the rest.
I consider that pretty short notice though.

**wysiwyg** · October 13th, 2014, 06:59 PM

Woo hoo for the start of orientations!

We got a letter on Friday for dd2's orientation, she gets two visits, totalling 3hrs in total, and that's for the 21st and 39th of oct. First visit is an hour and a bit, the second has the rest.
I consider that pretty short notice though.

Yes that is short notice too.

What annoys me the most is I only even know the dates from interrogating parents who already have kids at the school - otherwise I would be in the dark about everything - is fine for me I am pretty outgoing and speak English so am able to strike up conversations and find these things out - what about all the other parents who don't currently have children attending the school. Seeing as they have had the dates in the school newsletter since the middle of the year - it is pretty clear that their interest is with current parents rather than new ones. I have heard several times on the rumor mill that they have been trying to shrink their zone, because then they will be able to take more siblings if there are less 'new' starters - and this all fits.

The morning tea on Friday was quite nice, was a bit awkward because I was the only 'new' mum there and didn't know anyone else - but I am fairly used to that sort of thing - and the kids both enjoyed it, and I think DD will like recognizing a few faces at transition. Detective work at the morning tea means I found out last year was two sessions one morning and one afternoon, so that makes it easier for shuffling things for me. Also found out that if you want to be a parent helper you need to do a four week course run an evening a week at the beginning of term and then can put your name down for times - everyone wants directly after drop-off or before pick-up apparently - but as long as I can do non-work days anytime would suit me. I would like to do a couple just so can visualize what a classroom is like these days, not convinced that DD will appreciate me being there though. (As a child I never really liked my parents being around at school)

**~Hestia~** · October 13th, 2014, 08:29 PM

Yay for getting some info wysiwyg, they aren't making it easy are they?

Good luck to all those starting transitions! Moo has his first one in a few weeks.

How does everyone feel about their LO starting school? I am really excited for the most part, also feeling nervous for Moo and ourselves as it is our first one off to big school. I feel really happy and comfortable with the school which is making it easier.

***TripleJ*** · October 14th, 2014, 04:01 PM

Ours starts in 2 weeks Thursday mornings so Jamie is changing to Fridays for kinder coz he only attends Tuesdays and Thursdays so I'll have alone time with both kids for 6 weeks so that's something

***TripleJ*** · October 14th, 2014, 04:02 PM

I'm not ready for my baby to go to school

**~Gee_Whizzy~** · October 14th, 2014, 04:36 PM

I'm excited 😊 dd1 could've started this year but for a variety of reasons we opted to start her "on time/late" so she (and I) are definitely looking forward to starting!

**wysiwyg** · October 14th, 2014, 09:31 PM

Got letter in post today - two sessions (without parents) as expected one morning and one afternoon but are short so shouldn't interfere with art class - and swimming can do make up class ok. One evening info session 1st of December (could they leave it any later?? - considering is the one any only).

I am excited about DD starting school - only negative is the making of school lunches - she is excited too. I am still my mums little girl at 37, and she will always be my little girl no matter how old she is - it is an exciting progression (but I have not lamented the passing of any of her months or years - my brain just doesn't work that way - the words "they grow up too fast" have never occurred to me - I just don't seem to be wired that way)

My work is rubbish so am now going to book into a tour even though it means will have to miss work and pay - hopefully that might be next week. You don't get much info on the tour apparently but seeing as work is a dud I might as well do it.

**Khaleesi** · October 15th, 2014, 09:04 AM

DD2 loved her first session, today we have sports & Japanese.
Can't believe how close they are to starting now.
This year has gone so fast!

**~Gee_Whizzy~** · October 15th, 2014, 09:13 AM

I am excited about DD starting school - only negative is the making of school lunches - she is excited too. I am still my mums little girl at 37, and she will always be my little girl no matter how old she is - it is an exciting progression (but I have not lamented the passing of any of her months or years - my brain just doesn't work that way - the words "they grow up too fast" have never occurred to me - I just don't seem to be wired that way)

Exactly this! Thank you for being able to articulate exactly how I'm feeling 😊

**leckert** · October 15th, 2014, 05:14 PM

2 sessions both Thursday mornings. last one in Nov & first in Dec.
DS1 has started to make sandwiches here now without assistance (could be helpful for lunch making here). School is a nut banned school (can't think of the correct term - I know it's not nut aware, it's the stricter one)

looking forward to school as DS1 is being rather painful at home & childcare with attitude and "you can't make me" statements happening a lot

**beansbeans!** · October 15th, 2014, 05:25 PM

I'm looking forward to dd2 starting. She is very much like dd1 in that she is craving learning. she is interested in everything and anything, anything that helps her gain knowledge. She is ready to make that next step and I'm happy to support her in that next step.
First orientation is this coming tues, and she's excited.

**~Hestia~** · October 15th, 2014, 08:16 PM

Sounds like we are all pretty excited

**Amaunet** · October 19th, 2014, 09:54 PM

I bought DS1 some school shoes today - it made it very real! We were buying runners for Little Athletics at Paul's Warehouse and they had some great black leather New Balance sneakers 2 for 1 - so I got some with a bit of grow room for next year and the next size after that as well. He was so excited [emoji2]