Prep Transition

The transition to primary school from a home and kinder environment can be a bit daunting to some children. To make the transition easier, Montrose Primary School offers:

• Transition activities specially targeted for the needs of students in grade Prep. Dates and details of transition activities for 2009 are in Event Calendar.
  
  
• Buddies" program - “Buddies” is held at least once a week and involves students in Year 5 and Prep. Each Prep child is paired up with a Year 5 child and they participate in a range of activities such as: - Teddy Bear’s Picnic, making of books, craft activities and computer.
  
  The aims of the Buddies program are to:-
  
  
  • Ease the transition into Primary School for the Prep child by providing them with a safe, reliable and positive buddy.
  • Develop leadership skills amongst the Year 5 students.
  • Foster a strong sense of school spirit across the school.
  • Provide an avenue of support and assistance for learning, enabling enrichment and revision activities to be undertaken.
  • Enhance the school culture of looking after and caring for others around us.

  “Buddies” is a very enjoyable and positive activity that allows everyone involved to feel special and valued.

Have a look at the Montrose Primary School information booklet: Montrose information booklet 2009

And put in your diary the transition activites: Transition Program Term 4