School Routines

A typical new entrant day follows a structured yet engaging routine, where learning through play is interwoven throughout the day. 

The first bell rings at 9:00 am, signaling the start of the day with phonics, often incorporating playful activities, followed by a quick 'brain food' break and handwriting practice. 

At 10:10 am, children enjoy playtime, followed by morning tea at 10:35 am and reading time. 

Our reading program follows the BSLA (Better Start Literacy Approach), which provides a systematic and explicit foundation for literacy development. This approach incorporates phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, ensuring all children are equipped with the skills they need to become confident and successful readers! 

Another playtime at 11:45 am leads into lunch at 12:15 pm, followed by story time, maths, and the beginning of writing activities, all designed to be engaging and interactive. 

A further playtime at 1:25 pm allows for more energy release. 

Afternoon tea is at 1:50 pm, after which children will finish their writing activities, and participate in inquiry-based learning, sport, or art, all areas where play and exploration are encouraged. 

The school day concludes at 3:00 pm.

At our school, we embrace a 'nude food' philosophy, which means we encourage children to bring snacks and lunches without any wrappers. 

This helps us minimize waste and promote a healthy environment. 

Throughout the school day, we have four designated food breaks: 'brain food' for a quick energy boost, morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. 

Please pack nutritious and wrapper-free snacks and lunches in reusable containers. 

We appreciate your partnership in supporting our commitment to sustainability and healthy eating habits