Induction Procedure for Prep 1

Offers for entry into Prep 1 will be made during the preceding September. When it is confirmed that a child will enter Prep 1, the school will make contact with the parents through invitations to school events and by sending out various Preparatory Department publications.

In the Summer term the Principal, Head of Department and Foundation Stage hold an Induction Meeting for the parents and children of our new Prep 1 class. Following a brief welcome parents and children move to the P1 classroom to meet with Mrs Monteith, our Foundation Stage co-ordinator and P1 class teacher, along with the P1 classroom assistant. Once children settle, parents may enjoy an informal chat with the Principal, Mr Moore, and Mr Patterson. Children will then join their parents for light refreshments.

Prior to the meeting parents are provided with a booklet entitled ‘Starting School’ which gives helpful advice on preparing children for school. At the Induction Meeting there will be the opportunity for parents to ask questions in an informal setting. It is important to us that parents and teachers work closely together to ensure that the children feel happy and secure about coming to school.

Details about the organisation of the P1 classroom and pupils’ progress are given early in the Autumn Term at our Parents’ Information Evening.

At the beginning of the new school year the P1 class is divided into two groups. Each group attends school for a short period on day one. This enables each child to settle more easily into routines of school life and also allows the teacher and classroom assistant time to get to know each child. Further details are available in the Starting School Booklet which is distributed prior to the P1 Induction Meeting.

Should you have any concerns during the year, the Prep 1 Class Teacher will always be happy to discuss these with you.

We wish our Prep 1 pupils happiness and success as they begin their education at Friends’ School, Lisburn.