Parent Handbook 2013 - Mary Mackillop Primary School

Page 17 Mary MacKillop Primary School Parent Handbook
Prep Transition continued
A timetable has been developed to ease Prep children into the new
school year and make transition easier. Preps have each Wednesday for
the majority of first term as a day of rest. Prep students do not attend
school on Wednesday’s in term one until after the long weekend in
March.
Getting Ready
o Have some “practice-runs” before school starts.
o Start the night before.
o Encourage your child to organise clean clothes, and prepare books
and bag.
A Sleep Routine
o Establish a routine with a set bedtime to ensure your child gets
enough sleep.
Dressing for School
o Check the weather forecast; be prepared for unexpected changes
o Look for easy fasteners when choosing belts, shoes, bags and
clothing.
o Encourage your child to dress themselves so they can manage
things like taking jumpers on and off at school
Looking after belongings
o Label all your child’s belongings. Puff Paint works exceptionally
well—available from Spotlight & other craft stores.
o Show your child where these labels have been placed.
o Check any special requirements such as library bag and art smock.
o Note where lost property is held at the school.
Food for Energy
o Be sure your child has a balanced breakfast.
o Pack a healthy lunch and snacks and explain when they should be
eaten.
o Provide a drink bottle full of cool water each day.
Responsibility and Independence
Encourage independence by:
PMP is a program which aims to teach children perceptions and understandings
o Blowing
of themselves
own nose.
and their world through movement and motor
experience.
o Taking own jumper/coat/art smock on and off
o Carrying their own bag
All prep children participate in this program. It is a series of half hour
lessons organised by the teachers and run with the assistance of parents.