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SCHOOL ESSENTIALS
TERM 1 IN FOUNDATION
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD
● School uniform● Booklist● Hats and sunscreen● Office ● OSHC● PFA
● Grade formation process
● First day of school● Getting to know you
interviews● Buddies● Daily structure● Social skills
● Additional school services
● Getting ready for school● Helpful hints● Statewide Transition Day● Take home packs
Grade formation process
● Information is gathered via the Parent Survey
● Information is then processed using Sentral Class Builder
● Foundation Team access TLDS to gain additional information
● Foundation Team touch base with Kinder/Child Care and adjust grades to ensure best fit
● Teachers are allocated to grades● Multi-age classes are considered
when best fit for students.
First day● The first day for Foundation
students will be Tuesday 1st February 2022
● This will be a half day running from 9am-12.45pm
● Parents will receive more information regarding drop off and pick up closer to the date.
Getting to know you interviews
Foundation students will not attend school for the following dates:● Wednesday 2nd February● Wednesday 9th February● Wednesday 16th February● Wednesday 23rd February
We will be holding ‘Getting to Know You’ interviews during which we will be administering the mandated Maths Online and English Online Interviews.
Parents will be required to book one session during these dates. Your child must be present for their session!
Buddies● Each Foundation child will receive a
Year 5 buddy● Students will have opportunities
throughout the year to meet with their buddy both in the classroom and outside in the yard
● Buddies play an important role when helping students settle into life at school and navigating the playground
● Your child will meet their buddy on the Statewide Transition Day.
Daily structure8:50am: Doors open, morning process
Session 1
10am: Fruit break
Session 2
10:40: Recess
Session 3
Session 4
12:50pm: Lunch
Session 5
Session 6
3:30pm: Home time
Timetable● 4 sessions of Specialist per week
(Japanese, Performing Arts, PE and Visual Art)
● Students visit the library weekly● Students eat in class before
going out to play● In Term 1 students are given
additional playtime in the afternoon
● Brain breaks and toilet breaks are scheduled throughout the day.
Daily structurePlaytime● Foundation students
play on the pirate ship playground
● Grade 5 buddies are welcome once students are settled
● Yard duty staff and student leaders supervising at all times.
Social SkillsSetting the Climate● First 6 weeks of Term 1● Class processes● Classroom structure● Emotional regulation● Values● Getting to know
classmates
Social SkillsIn the classroom● Investigation mornings● Perceptual Motor
Program (PMP)● Social skill sessions● Play is the Way
Curriculum● Alphabet recognition● Exploring number● Early reading behaviours● Name writing● Pre-writing/fine motor
Additional school services:
Megan TaylorMatt Jackson
● Occupational Therapist● Speech Therapist● Sensory Circuit● Student support services
Getting ready for school
Starting school is a BIG step for your child. Here are some easy ways you can prepare them over the holidays:● Writing their name● Getting dressed independently● Practising packing and carrying their
school bag● Eating from their lunch box (e.g.
opening and closing tubs)● Tying or fastening shoelaces● Putting on sunscreen● Packing away toys
Helpful hints● Talk freely and naturally to your child about
school. Encourage them to ask questions and voice concerns, but model positive thinking
● Give your child a chance to settle into their new school environment - big changes take time!
● Don’t worry if your child comes home exhausted or emotional - they have had a HUGE day at school and home is their place to let go and relax
● After school, consider the questions you are asking your child. E.g. ‘What was your favourite part of today?’ - keep this positive!
Statewide Transition Day
● Tuesday 7th December● 9.30am-12:00pm● Students will meet their 2022 classmates,
their teacher and their buddy● Sessions will be held in their 2022
classrooms● Students are not required to wear uniform
but will need to bring a packed lunch, snack, drink bottle and hat
● This can be an exciting and emotional time, thank you in advance for your support in building your child’s independence.
Take home packs● Countdown to school calendar● Fine motor tips● Name writing tag● Class photo● Preparing for school information● My New School social story● Number line/alphabet strip
Additional information
● Chelsea Heights Primary School website● Chelsea Heights Primary School
Facebook Page● Play is the Way website● Zones of Regulation website● Fine motor skills and tips for parents● Tips for starting school advice for
parents
School uniform
Uniform can be purchased via the PSW website:
PSW WebsiteLink to CHPS school uniform
policyCHPS Uniform Policy
● Please label ALL uniform items● For second hand uniforms, please
phone the school office to make an appointment.
● Families facing financial hardship can call Kate in the office for State School Relief funding
Booklist● Some individual items may need
to be labelled with your child’s name
● No other items need labelling as we use them as shared resources in the classroom
● Stay tuned for more information about dropping off items
● A copy of the booklist will be sent out to families once they are finalised.
Hats and sunscreen
● School hats must be worn outside during Term 1 and 4 and dependent on UV levels for Term 2 and 3.
● Please label your child’s hat!● Sunscreen will be ordered through the booklist,
however it is helpful for students to apply sunscreen at home before coming to school. We will always re-apply at lunch time.
● Teaching your child to apply their own sunscreen during the holidays will help make the process run smoothly.
OfficeOffice staff will contact parents soon regarding medical supporting documents (anaphylaxis management plans, asthma management plans, etc.)
Outside School Hours Care
● Before and after school care provided by TheirCare.● Click here for more information on the CHPS website.● Foundation students are walked to and from class by
TheirCare staff or their classroom teacher.
Parents and Friends Association (PFA)
Ways to get involved:● Attend monthly PFA meetings (when possible).● Add your name the Parent Helper Database - contact the Office or
Nicole Everett.● Volunteer to help when requests come home.
Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:30pm. If you would like any further information about what we do, or you have any suggestions for events etc. please either come along to the meetings or speak to a current member.