YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD TO COPE WITH CHANGE
SAYING GOODBYE
- Establish arrival routines – greeting teacher, putting belongings away, etc.
- Tell your child when you will be back – eg. “ I’ll be back at 2.30 at home time".
- Say goodbye, with a kiss, hug or wave, then leave. Be firm and friendly!
WHEN YOU RETURN
- Maintain a predictable pick-up schedule.
- Try to avoid asking your child “Did you miss me?”
- Share your child’s enthusiasm and retelling of their school experiences positively.
- Establish goodbye routines with teacher and classmates. “We’ll see you tomorrow morning” - then leave with your child.
Children who are confident and secure in the knowledge that they are unconditionally loved and accepted at home, and who are self controlled, are better able to face the uncertainties of starting school.
LUNCH / PLAY LUNCH ARRANGEMENTS
- School begins with a Fitness Program at 8.50am. (Warburton East)
- Fitness program 10.45am (Millgrove)
- Recess: 11.00am – 11.30am.
- Lunch: 1.30pm - 1.40pm. Food is eaten in classrooms or outside on good days.
1.40pm - 2.10pm Lunch break (Millgrove)
1.40pm - 2.30pm. Lunch break.(Warburton East) - Dismissal Time:
Millgrove 3.10pm.
Warburton East 3.25pm. (due to buses)
You will need to ensure that your child brings a prepared lunch and play lunch to school DAILY,
commencing on the first day.
PLAY LUNCH
Most children are hungry by morning recess (11.00am) and enjoy a small snack,
eg. sultanas, cheese stick, piece of fruit, etc.
Make sure your child knows the difference between play lunch and lunch, by wrapping them separately.
OTHER POINTS TO REMEMBER ABOUT LUNCH
- Your child’s lunch should be in a clearly named lunch box.
- Drinks must be in a clearly named unbreakable container, (no cans or glass please). Please ensure your child’s drink does not leak into your child’s lunch.
- Do not give your child too much lunch.
- Clear wrap / plastic film is often difficult for young children to undo.
- Explain and practise at home before starting school an order of eating eg. start with sandwiches then sweeter items, followed by fruit.
CANTEEN
Lunches are available at both campuses on certain days. Information about this will be provided in the newsletter or special notices.
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