Formation of Classes 2024  

This term, we will begin the process of forming classes for 2024. This involves gathering information from teachers, students and parents. 

You are invited to share some information relating to your child’s learning and any particular personality clashes that you would like us to consider, in forming classes.   

Please use this link if you have important information to share. This will ensure your information is captured. Conversations or emails with class teachers may not be passed on. 

This link will remain live until the end of term 3.

Parent voice in this process, does not include requesting certain friends or particular teachers.

As always, when classes are formed, they remain in draft until day 8 of 2024.

Prep Open Morning

On Monday 23 October our 2024 prep students will be visiting our school and meeting the Prep Teachers and Teacher Aides.  Below is a brief outline of the procedures

9:15am

• Staff meet parents and children arriving outside the hall.
• Parents record their information at the sign on table.
• Children farewell parents and move to allocated area with staff.
• Staff escort children to their activities

9:30am Activities commence

10:25am Activities end. Booklets are distributed to the children to take home.

10:30am Children move to the hall veranda in their groups and await parents to collect.

RSVP to Enrolments Enrolments@newfarmss.eq.edu.au  

Supporting Children through Big Milestones: Five Tips

When children reach a big milestone, like daycare, pre-school or school, it can be exciting. For many parents and carers, it can also mean challenges. Positive parenting strategies can help make the process smoother.

As children become more independent, parents and carers often feel a range of emotions, from worry to joy. Learning to pay attention to those reactions – and focusing on staying calm and optimistic – can help children have a better experience.

Knowing what to expect helps children feel more confident. Connecting with educators and other families, orientation days and other activities can help them adjust well.

Daily routines help families feel calm and organised. A good first step is to prepare for the day ahead, the night before. Traditions within the family, no matter how small, can also be a buffer for unfamiliar experiences.

Listening actively helps during times of adjustment. Children feel valued when parents or carers give them their full attention, which fosters lifelong communication skills.

No matter their age, having realistic expectations helps. New experiences are sometimes tough, but staying patient and positive will help everyone get through and thrive.

Parents and carers have lots of opportunities to help children learn how to adjust to new experiences positively.

To discover more, read Triple P’s article.

Triple P – Positive Parenting Program® gives practical steps to raise happy, resilient kids and feel confident in your parenting skills.