Tips for parents who have children starting preschool or primary school in 2022
Starting preschool and primary school can be a mixture of emotions for both parents and children. Some parents may be excited, and some may be nervous about leaving their children in the care of others. Some children may also be excited about the prospect of a new place and an opportunity to make new friends, whilst others may also be worried about being away from home.
Our Place’s vision is to ensure that all children and families succeed in life, no matter where they live and believes that education is the key to achieving this vision. At Our Place, we know and value the importance of starting kindergarten and primary school on a positive note. We know that children’s early education experiences often shape their relationship and perceptions of their education. Because of this knowledge, we are taking this opportunity to highlight and sharing with families The Australian Parenting Website’s off to preschool and school tips.
Starting preschool:
This article on the Australian Parenting Website provides information on:
- Before children start preschool
- When children start preschool
- When children are worried about preschool
- When children don’t want to go to preschool anymore
- Your feelings about your child starting preschool
Staring primary school:
This article on the Australian Parenting Website provides information on:
- Getting familiar with a new school
- Practical preparations for starting school
- Managing feelings about starting school
- Starting school: the early weeks
Healthy lunch box ideas for children: in pictures
This page on the Australian Parenting Website provides information on:
- Packing a healthy lunch box for child care, preschool and school
- Colourful, environmentally friendly and healthy lunch box ideas
- Safe, interesting and healthy lunch box ideas
Our Place’s holistic approach includes five core Elements that describe the evidence-based strategies that contribute to achieving Outcomes for children, families and communities.
The evidence indicates that education is the key to lifting the aspirations and improving the lives of children and their families. The five core Elements are:
- High-quality early learning, health and development
- High-quality schooling
- Wrap-around health and wellbeing services
- Engagement and enrichment activities for children
- Adult engagement, volunteering, learning and employment