We hope all our teachers, parents, carers and pupils have had a fantastic summer.
The start of a new school year is an exciting time, particularly for children who are new to the Vine Schools Trust. Although it is always sad to bid farewell to our former Year Six pupils, we’re very pleased to welcome a new year group of talented, enthusiastic and unique children to our schools.
It’s been a difficult few months, with concerns over rising energy prices and the cost of living becoming increasingly more common. As a community-centred Trust, however, we will be supporting each school to ensure that all of our children can continue to receive an excellent and well-rounded education.
Returning to school after a long summer can be a nerve-wracking experience for children and caregivers alike, especially if your child is new to primary school. To help make that transition as stress-free as possible, here are a few useful tips that can help ease those first-day nerves:
- Get your children excited about going back to school by preparing as much as possible for their first day. This can include packing their school bag with everything they need and lining up their uniform.
- Ask them about some of the new curriculum topics they’ll be taught next year to get them curious about their subjects. Starting a discussion is an easy way to inspire excitement amongst the children and help them grow more enthusiastic about their lessons.
- Encourage the children to share any worries or concerns they may be feeling about going back to school. No problem is too small, and encouraging open conversation is the best policy for easing anxiety. This might involve writing a list which parents and caregivers can look through and see what advice to give.
Our teaching staff have been incredibly busy preparing for a new academic year and are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the classroom!
