Take a look at our new practical parent's guide to help make the first days of school as trouble free as possible.

The Time to Start School (pdf 1.28mb) guide advises parents to:

  • read to, and with their child
  • play games with numbers
  • help them with writing
  • tell school principals about any allergies or medical conditions their child suffers
  • read information about enrolment, school contacts and important dates in the school year
  • read advice on infectious childhood diseases
  • read information on what to do if bullying occurs
  • be active in their school community
  • use supplied checklists to prepare their child with the right school equipment
  • catch up with other parents and their children before school starts as familiar faces in the playground can help their child to settle in.