The first day of Kindergarten!
It’s a milestone filled with excitement, pride and maybe a few nerves (for both you and your child!). Starting “big school” marks the beginning of a whole new adventure, and with a little preparation, you can help make those first weeks calm, confident and full of smiles.
1. Talk it up with excitement!
Children take their cues from you. Speak positively about school, the friends they’ll make, the fun activities and the stories they’ll hear. This helps build excitement rather than anxiety. If you’re feeling nervous, that’s normal too, just try to keep the focus on the positives!
2. Practise the little things
In the lead-up to school, have a few “practice mornings.” Pack the school bag, try on the uniform and walk or drive past the school together. Familiarity makes everything feel a little less overwhelming when the big day arrives.
3. Create a calm morning routine
Have a predictable morning - breakfast, get dressed, brush teeth, bag in hand. This helps children feel secure. Try it out before term starts so it becomes second nature. And remember: even if the first morning feels like a blur, a hug, a smile and a confident goodbye go a long way.
4. Expect tiredness (and big emotions)
Starting school is exciting and exhausting! Don’t be surprised if your child is extra tired or emotional in those first few weeks. Keep afternoons simple, with plenty of rest, snacks and downtime.
5. Stay connected
Ask open-ended questions like “What was the best thing you did today?” rather than “What did you learn?” And remember, every child settles in at their own pace. If you have any concerns, your child’s teacher is there to help.
Starting school is a big step, but it’s also the start of something wonderful - new friends, new skills and new adventures. At our Catholic schools, we’re here to partner with you in nurturing your child’s learning, faith and wellbeing from the very beginning.
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12 Jun 2026
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Today we celebrated the Sacred Heart of Jesus - a beautiful reminder of Christ’s endless love for all. Together we gathered in Mass to pray, reflect and give thanks, inspired by the call to live with hearts full of compassion, forgiveness and hope. ❤️ 🙏
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Today we celebrated the Sacred Heart of Jesus - a beautiful reminder of Christ’s endless love for all. Together we gathered in Mass to pray, reflect and give thanks, inspired by the call to live with hearts full of compassion, forgiveness and hope. ❤️ 🙏
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Best of luck to Owen (Year 5) who is competing at MacKillop Touch Football trials in Wagga Wagga today. 🏉
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Today, our Year 5 students led our school community in a meaningful prayer assembly exploring the Holy Trinity and what it means in our lives today ✨ Students reflected on how the relationship between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit calls us to live with love, compassion and connection within our own communities. Through prayer, scripture and thoughtful reflection, Year 5 encouraged us all to recognise God’s presence in the people around us and in the way we care for one another each day. 💛
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🕊️ Gathered in Faith and Fellowship 🕊️ Following our beautiful whole school morning prayer, our parent community came together for an intimate reflection on Mary Help of Christians, led by our Parent Animator, Anthony Saliba and his wife Maria. Anthony brought his deep knowledge and a genuinely faith-filled perspective to the session, offering wonderful insights into the significance of this devotion within our context. While it was a smaller group, it beautifully reminded us of the scripture: "For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." (Matthew 18:20). The heartfelt, genuine sharing in the room deeply enriched our connection to one another through the shared power of prayer and faith. Thank you so much to the parents who took the time to join us. We hope this is the first of many such gatherings to come, and we look forward to welcoming even more parents into this warm circle in the future! ✨
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✨ Year 2 Leads a Beautiful Whole School Prayer ✨ A huge thank you to our wonderful Year 2 students and teachers for beautifully leading our whole school morning prayer in honour of Mary Help of Christians. They captured everyone's hearts with a deeply engaging imaginative contemplation, guiding us all the way to the quiet town of Nazareth to walk in Mary's footsteps and experience her faithful "Yes" to God. We were also absolutely delighted to see a significant number of families join us for this special morning! Thank you for praying alongside us. Your presence truly enriched our community and made the celebration all the more meaningful. 🙏💙
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This morning, 4Y led our Pentecost Prayer Assembly, reminding us that the message of the Holy Spirit is alive within us all. Through prayer and reflection, we were encouraged to be brave, honest and joyful, letting our light shine brightly in all we do this week. 🔥🕊️✨