The Prep classroom is an exciting and stimulating place where your child will be challenged and supported. Teachers aim to create a safe and happy environment in which children are valued, praised and encouraged to have a go. Classrooms are designed to welcome your child, spark their imagination and arouse their thinking. 

How to support your child's participation and engagement in the classroom:

• Share with your child good stories and memories of your own school days
• Be positive about school, teachers and learning
• Talk with your child about the kinds of activities they will take part in during the school day
• Talk about friendships and how to be a good friend
• Take your child to your local library and choose books together
• Talk about the letters, words and numbers your child sees when shopping, on television, in books and on computer screens
• Encourage your child's curiosity by asking questions in return
• Introduce yourself to the families of other children

The Department of Education has developed a specific area of their website that will provide parents with hints, tips and advice about their child's first year of school, with additional links to further information within the Department's website.

Topics include preparing for school, what to expect during the first weeks of school, what Preps learn, how children learn, healthy eating, the importance of play and tips for dealing with the school holidays.
For more information please visit Starting Primary School.