On Wednesday 29 January, St Joseph’s School Stanthorpe welcomed twenty-seven Prep students as they commenced their journey into their formal schooling in a Christian-based learning environment.

There were big smiles and a few nervous tears as the students farewelled their families and commenced their first day with play, songs and ‘get-to-know-you’ games. As the day progressed the classroom became a hive of activity, with students very curious to explore their new environment. A particular highlight of the day was when the students received their new yellow Prep hats at a special assembly.

It has been a busy two weeks since the Preps first started. Not only have the students been getting to know each other as well as their new learning environment, but they also had the opportunity to meet the school’s Adopt-a-Cop, Sergeant Dan O’Dea when he recently visited the Prep classroom.

Sergeant Dan O’Dea spoke to the students about protective behaviours and feeling safe, as well as road safety in and around the school. The students were very excited by their special visitor and it certainly was a highlight of their first week!

We have been very proud of our student’s progress and enthusiastic participation into Prep, with all students taking it in their stride!