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