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STARTING SCHOOL

Pupils may be admitted to State Primary schools on, or after, their fifth birthday.  Starting school is a memorable experience for both parents and child.

We want children to be happy; to live their lives fully as children; to learn to read, write and compute, as well as developing other skills that would help them become self sufficient, self disciplined and responsible; to be vitally interested and involved in the world around them; to show tolerance and understanding of other people.  In general we are all concerned with he total development of children in their physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth.

Enrolling your child at Henley School does not mean that the responsibility for educating your child has been taken over by the school.

You as a concerned parent, have been carrying out this important task during their early years, providing the base for continuing educational growth.  As a parent you want to secure the best for your child from the school.  So do the teachers as part of their professional responsibilities.

This mutual interest places parents and teachers in a partnership - the home and the school working together.  We look forward to meeting you, talking with you, and welcoming your child into our school.

 

PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL

It is important that your child develops a positive attitude about school.  It is a place where he or she will make friends and enjoy a variety of learning activities.

We endeavour to make the child's introductin to school life at Henley a happy and memorable one, but if there is a problem, please do not hesitate to talk about it with the class teacher.

Parents of children about to turn five years of age will be invited to visit, with their child, the classroom they will first attend.  These visits will be on the four Tuesday mornings prior to their 5th birthday. The first three visits will be from 9.30 - 10.30am.  The final visit will be from 9.30 - 12 noon.

The classroom visits by both parent(s) and child will afford an opportunity for the family to meet the teacher and become familiar with the classroom and school environment.  Forms including those needed for enrolment procedures will be issued by Jan Ferens, Deputy Principal on the last pre-enrolment visit and an opportunity will be available to meet with the Principal.

We are legally required to obtain for all children enrolling at the school, a copy of their Birth Certificate (or Passport) and Immunisation Certificate (obtained from your doctor on completion of the five year immunisations) and proof that the permanent address is within the Henley School zone.


CHILDREN TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL

Enquiries received from parents of children transferring from another school will be directed to the leader of the Syndicate their child will be in.  An appointment can be made  with this person who can then answer further queries,  enrol the child and place them in the most appropriate classroom available to suit their needs.

Parents will be required to complete an enrolment form and are also legally required to provide evidence of their child's immunisation status.  Doctors will supply a letter to this effect at the parent's request if need be.