The youngest learners at Cairnlea Park Primary School have successfully completed their first week of school.
More than 100 preps commenced their learning journey at the school, and one thing was consistent among the cohort –the playground was the place to be.
Engagement and transition co-ordinator Natalie Roach said it was exciting to welcome the pupils to school.
“They were all very excited about making new friends and starting at their new school,” she said.
“The students were most excited to play on the playgrounds, especially the monkey bars.”
She said one of the reasons the transition is so smooth is because when the kids are in kinder they get a year four buddy.
“We had lots of transition sessions last year and we do kinder visits,” she said.
“This means when they come to school they know those familiar faces in the yard.
“Learning to be independent is huge for the preps – they don’t have mum and dad around.
“The teachers have been really happy with the way they have settled.”
