Preparing for Prep - Parent Information
Logistics
● The school day:
○ Learning starts at 8:30am
○ Munch n Crunch - approximately 10:00am
○ Lunch: 11:50 - 12:40 (eating time 11:40 to 12:00)
○ Recess: 2:10 - 2:30 (eating time in class before or after recess play)
○ Dismissal at 3:20pm
● What to pack each day:
○ Munch n Crunch - cut up fruit or vegetables (no yoghurt or sweets)
○ Lunch - Easy to eat packed lunch eg sandwiches, cut fruit or vegetables, noodles/pasta, yoghurt
○ Recess - light snack eg. savoury biscuits, fruit, vegetables
○ Water bottle filled with water (no sweet drinks)
○ School hat
● Drop off and pick up:
○ Day one drop off at the classroom
○ Bus students arrive at the bus bay (Gate 2) - support is provided in the first few weeks to walk from the bus bay to the Green on level 2 NB: bus students must wear a bus vest.
○ Day two drop off at the Green (level 2)
● Day one:
○ Wear the formal school uniform
○ Pack - school hat, drink bottle, munch n crunch, lunch and recess
Communication
● Fortnightly announcements and student portfolio work will be sent to parents via the Toddle App. A personalised code will be provided by the classroom teacher during the first week of school.
Uniform & accessories
● Formal school uniform, including socks, black shoes, and hair ties/accessories
● Physical Education (PE) uniform - to be worn twice per week on PE day.
● Gross motor uniform - your child will be allocated a Sporting House which will determine their House shirt colour
● AIS Hat
● Library bag
Things to practise in the holiday break
● Going to bed early (having at least 8 hours sleep)
● Independent skills/tasks:
○ Writing own name
○ Packing and unpacking a school bag
○ Opening and closing snack containers
○ Independently dressing eg. putting shoes on, doing up buttons etc.
Further
Information
Further information will be shared during the Parent Information Evening during Week 1, 2026. This will be an in-person session led by your child’s teacher During the presentation, detailed information will be shared about:
● Weekly timetables
● Daily routines
● Teaching and learning across the subjects
● Communication and reporting
There will also be time for Q&A towards the end of the presentation.
We look forward to building a partnership with you that supports your child to thrive and flourish in the Elementary School.
