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)