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Starting at Pre-schoolSettling inWe encourage parents to spend some time at the Pre-school with theirchild before commencement date. This experience helps you and yourchild to become familiar with the environment, staff, other childrenand Pre-school routine, and it is invaluable as the staff get to learnmore about your child’s individual needs and requirements.Each child will settle in differently to Pre-school. Some children separateand say goodbye quickly, and it is the parent who feels upset. Other childrenrequire a parent to remain until they are involved in an activity. Please beguided by the staff about what is appropriate for your child.Please don’t go without saying goodbye as a child’s feeling of trust andsecurity may be eroded. We encourage parents, once ready to go, to tell astaff member, say goodbye and leave promptly. We welcome and encourageyou to call during the day to check on your child.Leaving and collecting childrenIn the Morning1. Please sign in with your full signature and time of arrival on the Sign-in/out Book in your child’s classroom.2. Assist your child by:a. placing your child’s bag in his or her lockerb. bringing your child’s fruit in a clearly named container andplacing it in the appropriate fruit basket or trolleyc. placing your child’s water bottle in a basket.Take your child to his or her teacher for a morning greeting.Leave time for a cuddle or for helping your child find an activity.In the Afternoon1. Note the time of departure and sign with your full signature in theSign-in/out Book.2. Assist your child in collecting his/her bag and belongings.3. Take your child to his/her teacher to say ‘Good Afternoon’.4. Please take time to read the notices.As we understand that parents may have to collect other siblings,children may start to go home from 2.00pm.8