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.
