Tiny uniforms, big smiles: Brescia House School welcomes its new Grade 1s
There were smiles, hugs and a few emotional goodbyes as Brescia House School’s newest Grade 1 pupils arrived for their very first day of big school.
The sun rose on an unforgettable day at Brescia House School this morning as the Grade 1 learners stepped onto the school grounds for the first time, hand-in-hand with their mums and dads.
The atmosphere was filled with excitement, nervous energy and heartfelt moments as parents captured photos, shared last minute hugs and waved their children off for the start of a brand-new chapter.
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The morning was a particularly special one for the Foundation Phase team, who were ready to welcome the children into a year known for remarkable growth and development.
Robyn Jakins, Deputy Head of the Foundation Phase and a full-time Grade 1 teacher at Brescia House School, described the morning as joyful and full of emotion.
“It’s been a very exciting morning already, with photos and lots of hugs and kisses from the moms and dads,” she said.
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“There have been many goodbyes and wishes of ‘have a lovely day’, and now we’re just looking forward to everything that we’re going to be learning this year.”
Grade 1 is a pivotal year in a child’s schooling journey, marking the transition into more formal learning.
According to Jakins, it’s also one of the most rewarding years to teach. “Grade 1 is so exciting because the children all learn to read. We also do all the basic maths and explore many other subjects along the way. It’s always a year of growth and we are looking forward to it.”
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