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 |
| Friday 16 August 2024 | Morning Tea with Head of Junior School Ms Karen McArdle 9.00-10.00am |
| Friday 18 October 2024 | Prep Orientation Day 9.00-10.15am |
| Friday 25 October 2024 | Prep Orientation Day 9.00-10.15am |
| Friday 1 November 2024 | Prep Orientation Day 9.00-10.15am |
| Wednesday 13 November 2024 | Prep to Year 6 Parent Information Evening 6.00 – 7.30pm |
| Thursday 30 January 2025 | Prep Orientation Day – one-on-one with 2025 Prep Teacher – 9.30am – 10.30am |
| Friday 31 January 2025 | Term 1 commences (half day finish) |
| February 2025 | PFA Prep – Year 4 parents coffee morning |
Years 1 to 6 Orientation Program
Upcoming Orientation dates
| Friday 16 August 2024 | Morning Tea with the Head of Junior School 9.00-10.00am |
| Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Years 1 – 6 Orientation session ‘A Day in the Classroom’ 9.00-11.00am |
| Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Year 1 – 6 Transition Day – Your Passport to St Catherine’s 9.00-11.00am |
| Wednesday 13 November 2024 | Prep – Year 6 Parent Information Evening 6.00 – 7.30pm |
| Friday 29 November 2024 | Years 1 – 6 Transition to classroom 1.00-3.00pm |
| Friday 31 January 2025 | Term 1 commences |
| February 2025 | PFA Prep to Year 3 Parents’ Coffee Morning |
| February 2025 | PFA Years 4 and 6 Parents’ Coffee Morning |
Years 1 to 6 Parent Information Evening
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.
