On Friday February 7, our delightful new kindy 2025 cohort had their very special first day of big school! Families came together in our playground with their children who seemed very at home already thanks to our transition program, supported by our fantastic staff and parents. 

While some teary mums and dads headed to our staffroom for ‘tea and tissues’, our Kindergarten students bounded up the steps to class with bearly a tear in sight, and spent a fun-filled day with our wonderful teachers and support staff. Students listened to a first day of school story, learned important ‘listening rules’ and created a first day of Kindergarten crown. They engaged in activities to practise how to share, and take turns. At the end of the day there were big smiles as all received their first day certificate and special Canterbury Public School compostable balloon! 

Kindergarten classes have been decided, and learning has begun! I have been extremely impressed with the way our new little ones have adjusted to school life which can be very exciting but also exhausting at first. Don’t be at all surprised if your child experiences some big emotions in these initial weeks, especially once they are home and are tired, still getting used to learning so much each day. During our ‘Meet the Teachers’ event this afternoon I will talk about how you can further support your child’s learning, and positive learning attitude at home. 

What a wonderful start to the year. Thank you to our experienced, patient, caring and energised Kindergarten teachers as well as our exceptional support and executive staff for helping our precious little people transition so well to our beautiful school. 

Ms Grimes, Ms Tsodouris and myself are looking forward to working with our Kindergarten community of families this year and we look forward to catching up with you this afternoon… great things lie ahead!

Gerard Searle
Assistant Principal Early Stage 1