Junior School Orientation
In preparation for your daughter’s transition into St Catherine’s Junior School, our orientation program provides students with an environment whereby they develop a sense of connectedness and belonging prior to commencing.
Prep Orientation Program
Commencing Prep signifies a time of growth and tremendous possibilities, a time to seize every opportunity. In preparation for your daughter’s transition into St Catherine’s Junior School, our Orientation Program aims to provide a seamless transition for your daughter that delivers a progressive learning experience fostering their education, growth and creativity.
March _ April 2024 | Prep Interviews with Head of Junior School |
August 2024 | Morning Tea with Head of Junior School Ms Karen McArdle |
October 2024 | Prep Orientation Day 9-10.15am |
October 2024 | Prep Orientation Day 9-10.15am |
November 2024 | Prep – Year 6 Parent Information Evening 6.00 – 7.30pm |
November 2024 | Prep Orientation Day 9-10.15am |
January 2025 | Prep Orientation Day – one-on-one with 2025 Prep teacher |
February 2025 | Term 1 commences (half day finish) |
February 2025 | PFA Prep – Year 4 parents coffee morning |
Year 1-6 Parent Information
New families are invited to attend our Parent Information evening in November for an opportunity to meet the Head of Junior School, Mrs Karen McArdle and the Deputy Head of Junior School Mr Luke Russell.
Upcoming Orientation dates
August 2024 | Morning Tea with the Head of Junior School |
October 2024 | Years 1 – 6 Orientation session ‘A Day in the Classroom’ 9-11.00am |
November 2024 | Year 1 – 6 Transition Day – Your Passport to St Catherine’s 9.00-11.00am |
November 2024 | Prep – Year 6 Parent Information Evening 6.00 – 7.30pm |
December 2024 | Years 1 – 6 Transition to classroom 1.00-3.00pm |
February 2025 | Term 1 commences |
February 2025 | PFA Prep – Year 4 parents’ coffee morning |
February 2025 | PFA Year 4 and 5 parents’ coffee morning |
(All programs delivered onsite subject to government restrictions and health requirements and will alter to webinar as required)