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 2023 Prep Interviews with Head of Junior School
4 August 2023 Morning Tea with Head of Junior School Ms Karen McArdle
20 October 2023 Prep Orientation Day 9-10.15am
27 October 2023 Prep Orientation Day 9-10.15am
2 November 2023 Prep – Year 6 Parent Information Evening 6.00 – 7.30pm
3 November 2023 Prep Orientation Day 9-10.15am
 31 January 2024 Prep Orientation Day  – one-on-one with 2024 Prep teacher
February 2024 Term 1 commences (half day finish)
February 2024 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

4 August 2023 Morning Tea with the Head of Junior School
25 October 2023 Years 1 – 6 Orientation session ‘A Day in the Classroom’ 9-11.00am
14 November 2023 Year 1 – 6 Transition Day – Your Passport to St Catherine’s 9.00-11.00am
2 November 2023 Prep – Year 6 Parent Information Evening 6.00 – 7.30pm
1 December 2023 Years 1 – 6 Transition to classroom 1.00-3.00pm
February 2024 Term 1 commences
February 2024 PFA Prep – Year 4 parents’ coffee morning
February 2024 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)