Foundation students at Don Bosco Primary school are off to a flying start this year, thanks to a focus on wellbeing and transition.
The first day of primary school is a very special occasion for students and their parents, and with good reason.
Once a child puts on their school uniform for the first time, feelings of excitement, pride and some trepidation abound…and that’s just the parents!
At Don Bosco, educators recognise the importance of this milestone for both the students and their families, and place a big focus on supporting everyone through the transition to school.
In 2022 this has been more important than ever, after two years of the pandemic resulted in many students having limited kindergarten or preschool experiences.
In response to this, a number of targeted strategies were implemented such as having a meeting point at the front gate to greet students and parents, and then walking as a group to the classroom to begin our day.
This soft start to the morning alleviated many nerves and helped students to transition positively to the school day.
Teachers have also made an effort to include parents in the day-to-day activities of the classroom by creating videos of classroom activities that were shared on a digital platform. These videos provided parents with a snapshot of life at school, and gave them an opportunity to see their child settled and happily enjoying classroom activities.
In addition to this, a focus on social skills, developmental play and creating a positive classroom culture have all contributed to a fantastic start to the school year.
These students and their families are certainly well placed to take on the rest of their foundation year at school.
