Connect with Prep
We are very excited to launch our Connect with Prep program.
Over the coming weeks, we have a number of special activities and events happening at school that provide a wonderful opportunity for Kinder students, younger siblings and our 2027 Prep Cohort, to come along, experience the atmosphere of St Mary’s and to connect with our school community.
Whether it is joining in with our Book Week celebrations, getting creative during Arts Week, experiencing African drumming or dancing the Tarantella on Italian Day, we would love to welcome you and your preschooler to join us.
These opportunities are designed to be relaxed, fun and informal. There is no expectation to attend them all — simply come along to those that work for your family and give your preschooler a chance to explore, play, participate and begin to connect with the St Mary’s community.
Please see below for details and download the Connect with Prep poster for details of the upcoming opportunities. We would love to see some of our youngest members of the St Mary’s community around the school!
If you know of any local families that might like to attend please do get in touch!
Thursday 27th August - Book Week
2:45pm Story Time with Miss Kat (our Library Technician)
3pm-3:30pm Whole School Book Week Parade
An opportunity for pre-schoolers to come for Story Time with Miss Kat before attending the Book Week Parade, a spectacle of students in dazzling costumes in tune with the Symphony of Stories theme. Preschoolers are welcome to dress up in a costume if they wish!
Wednesday 9th September - Arts Week
3pm Art Activity with our fabulous Art Teacher, Mrs Perri
3:30-3:45pm Guided Tour of the Art Show with School Leaders
An opportunity for preschoolers to celebrate in our biennial Art Show. Children will be able to participate in a special art activity in our Zen Zone before having a curated tour of the Art Show from our school leaders.
Friday 11th September - Arts Week
2:30-2:45pm Mini-lesson for pre-schoolers!
2.45pm-3:30pm Whole School African Drumming Concert including Live Art Performance
We are wrapping up our Arts Week with an exciting African Drumming incursion.
Preschoolers are invited for an African Drumming mini-lesson before attending the whole school concert. The concert will include a live art performance with local artist, David Healy, creating an original canvas in response to the students’ performances as they happen!
Thursday 15th October - Italian Day at St Mary’s
2.10pm Mini-lesson Tarantella Dance for preschoolers
2:30pm Whole School Fashion Show and Parade
3pm Whole School Tarantella Dance Concert
An opportunity for our preschoolers to get a taste of Italian Day at St Mary’s! Drop in for a Tarantella mini-lesson before the fashion show and whole school dance concert. Children are welcome to join in the dress up fun.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon.