It was a day that had been long awaited by 52 of Clyde Grammar’s newest students.
Foundation students arrived for the first day of school fully prepared in fresh uniforms and with their bags carefully packed.
They hugged their parents goodbye and then got down to the serious business of making new friends and exploring their classrooms.
Emilia was excited to finally start school.
“I want to make new friends, and I like learning and want to learn more Maths,” she said.
Samuel ‘felt good’ about starting school.
“I want to get a book from the Library and to play sport,” he said.
Cruz’s Mum, Bec, was proud to see her son settle into his classroom at Clyde Grammar.
“We helped prepare him by chatting to Cruz about what is expected at the big school,” she said.
Phoenix’s Mum, Emma, said her son was also ready for his first day.
“Phoenix and I laid out his uniform the night before and packed his lunch. We’d been counting down to his first day for weeks so he was very confident,” she said.
“Phoenix is looking forward to seeing his big brother around the school yard and he’s also looking forward to making new friendships and learning Maths.”
Clyde Grammar principal Leanne Evans said the first day of school and welcoming the Foundation students is always a highlight of the year. It’s also a busy day for the new arrivals.
“Children spend the day familiarising themselves with the school grounds and they have lots of fun in the playground,” she said.
“They gradually build their confidence about where to go when the bell rings and they join in lots of hands-on activities, such as art, building with Lego and using playdough, so they can get to know their classmates.
“This year, it’s been particularly special to see so many younger siblings of existing students join us. We look forward to watching all our Foundation students flourish.”
