Supporting Successful Transitions
Starting school is an important time in the lives of children and families.
A positive start can help you child develop a lifelong love of learning and this is our goal for your child at Graceville.
We will be providing the following opportunities for your family to familiarize yourselves with our school and give an insight into areas of learning and development.
Prep Program
In their first year of school, students learn through teaching interactions with others, experimentation, practice and play in the classroom and school com
munity.
- Priority is given to literacy and numeracy development as these are the foundations upon which further learning is built.
- Opportunities to develop literacy and numeracy are found in all subjects but particularly in English and Mathematics. Learning in a classroom and belonging to a school community are key to the first year at school.
- Another goal for our learners at Graceville is that through the years of schooling that they develop a set of learning assets that can be applied to a variety of situations. Being curious learners and learning though inquiry is also another important part of learning experiences at Graceville.
2027 Out of Catchment
Please complete the out of catchment waitlist form:
2027 Out of Catchment – Fill out form
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Get Set for Prep Sessions
We will be holding four Get Set for Prep Sessions this year as part of our Prep Transition Program. Across these four engaging sessions, families will hear from a range of staff members about different areas of school life, helping children and parents feel confident and connected before starting Prep in 2027.
Our future Prep students will also enjoy participating in small group activities in our Prep classrooms, giving them the opportunity to meet teachers, make new friends, and become familiar with their new learning environment.
Parents are invited to book into these sessions using the following link:
Book here
For support using the SOBS Booking program click here
Session 1: Prepping for Prep - Thursday 18th June
Mrs Sam Garrick (Head of Inclusion) & Mrs Alissa Payne (Inclusion & Yr 1 Teacher)
Session 2: Learning and the Inquiry Model at GSS - Thursday 25th June
Mrs Christie Goeldsmede (Head of Curriculum) & Mrs Kirsty Maunder (Prep Teacher)
Session 3: Speech & Language Development & Reading - Thursday 20th August
Mrs Jane Trevor (School based Speech Language Pathologist) & Mrs Liz Gillespie (Prep Teacher)
Session 4: Circles of Respect & Fine & Gross Motor Skills - Thursday 27th August
Mr Liam Bray (Deputy Principal P-2) & Mrs Linda Kennedy (Prep Teacher)
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Prep Connect Sessions - Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd October
Our Prep Connect Sessions provide an exciting opportunity for our future Prep students to spend time in small groups working alongside our Prep teachers in engaging 40-minute activity sessions. These sessions allow children to become more familiar with the school environment, build connections with staff and peers, and help our teachers get to know each student as we prepare class placements for 2027. During these sessions, Mr Bray, Deputy Principal, will also be available to answer any questions families may have and support a smooth transition into Prep at Graceville State School.
Parents can book into sessions via the SOBS booking link below:
Book here
For support using the SOBS Booking Program click here
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