Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese,
1 Feb 2013
Thousands of school students put their holidays behind them and got out the schoolbags this week for the start of a new school year.
For many it was "school as usual". For others walking through the school gates for the first time it was a moment of apprehension.
But for gorgeous twins Stevie and Sibella it was one of the best days of their young lives.
The five-year-old twin girls were so excited about their first day at Maroubra's St Mary-St Joseph Catholic Primary School this week that they insisted on dressing themselves in their brand new school uniforms.
"They've both been trying on the school uniforms every day for the past week and bombarding me with endless questions about school," their mother, Penny Slade says laughing.
Penny and Jason Slade were both there to help their two little girls settle in on their first day of school but even though they stayed for the school's "tea'n'tissues" morning, there were no tears from the twins who were thrilled by this new adventure.
"I have no worries about either of them. I know they will love it here. Both girls are independent and confident enough to learn and listen like they're supposed to," says their proud mother who praised the school, its staff and its Principal, Pam Forde.
"The school's Orientation has been fantastic and we are really happy the girls will be surrounded by such great teachers and school support group," she said.
The tea'n'tissues mornings are part of the Maroubra Catholic Primary school's Orientation Program for parents, grandparents and their families as a way to help kindergarten kids adapt and enjoy their new and unfamiliar surroundings.
"We work on including families from the start which helps to build strong school communities," explains Principal Pam Forde who encourages parents to play an active role in their child's transition from home to the wider world of school.
St Mary-St Joseph Primary at Maroubra currently has more than 300 students. Staff returned to the school on Tuesday and the majority of children began classes on Wednesday. But for the first timers like kindergarteners, Stevie and Sibella school began yesterday.
1 Feb 2013
Penny and Jason Slade were on hand when their twin girls Sibella (left) and Stevie (right) started school yesterday
For many it was "school as usual". For others walking through the school gates for the first time it was a moment of apprehension.
But for gorgeous twins Stevie and Sibella it was one of the best days of their young lives.
The five-year-old twin girls were so excited about their first day at Maroubra's St Mary-St Joseph Catholic Primary School this week that they insisted on dressing themselves in their brand new school uniforms.
"They've both been trying on the school uniforms every day for the past week and bombarding me with endless questions about school," their mother, Penny Slade says laughing.
Penny and Jason Slade were both there to help their two little girls settle in on their first day of school but even though they stayed for the school's "tea'n'tissues" morning, there were no tears from the twins who were thrilled by this new adventure.
"I have no worries about either of them. I know they will love it here. Both girls are independent and confident enough to learn and listen like they're supposed to," says their proud mother who praised the school, its staff and its Principal, Pam Forde.
"The school's Orientation has been fantastic and we are really happy the girls will be surrounded by such great teachers and school support group," she said.
The tea'n'tissues mornings are part of the Maroubra Catholic Primary school's Orientation Program for parents, grandparents and their families as a way to help kindergarten kids adapt and enjoy their new and unfamiliar surroundings.
"We work on including families from the start which helps to build strong school communities," explains Principal Pam Forde who encourages parents to play an active role in their child's transition from home to the wider world of school.
St Mary-St Joseph Primary at Maroubra currently has more than 300 students. Staff returned to the school on Tuesday and the majority of children began classes on Wednesday. But for the first timers like kindergarteners, Stevie and Sibella school began yesterday.
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