Our 2027 Orientation Program is detailed below:
Session 1 – Thursday 5th November 2026 – 9.15 till 10.30am
Session 2 – Thursday 12th November 2026 – 9.15 till 10.30am
Session 3 – Thursday 19th November 2026 – 9.15 till 10.30am
Session 4 – Thursday 26th November 2026 – 9.15 till 10.30am
On the day of the transition sessions, parents/carers are requested to bring their child five minutes before their session commences to the Prayer Space. Students and parents will be provided with a name badge at each session.
This allows us to get to know you and your child by name. It also helps you when meeting new parents for the first time.
The Foundation (Prep) teachers will collect the students from the prayer space at the
beginning of each session and take them to the classrooms. At the end of the session, your children will be walked back to the Prayer Space where you will be waiting.
Parent Learning & Social Opportunities
Whilst your child is attending the transition sessions, we will also provide information sessions for parents at the same time. Once children have moved to their classrooms, parents will stay in the prayer space as we go through important information with you. It is an expectation that parents/guardians remain for each session. This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet different members of our school’s leadership team as they will present key information to you.
Below is an outline of the sessions we will run for our parents, please note these are subject to change based on staff availability.
| Session 1: Thursday 5th November 2026 (9.15am-10.30am) | |
| Student focus | Through stories, songs and games children are given the opportunity to get to know each other and the teachers. |
| Teacher focus | Introducing the school and learning children’s names. |
| Parent focus | Welcome to Mother Teresa ~ Parental Responsibilities:
In this session, Mrs Jess Davis our Principal will welcome you to Mother Teresa and explain the role of a Catholic primary school, legal requirements and obligations as a parent here. She will also discuss the school’s responsibility in regard to child safety within a school context. Miss Sophie MacKinnon (Religious Education Leader) will discuss our links with the Our Lady’s Craigieburn Parish and the RE curriculum at Mother Teresa. |
| Session 2: Thursday 12th November 2026 (9.15am-10.30am) | |
| Student focus | Name writing and developmental play. |
| Teacher focus | Observing the children engaged in learning and play. |
| Parent focus | Supporting your child and the school in Literacy & Numeracy.
Ms Conchita Thomas our Mathematics Leader and Mrs Naomi Glasby our Literacy Leader will lead a session on how we teach Literacy and Mathematics here at Mother Teresa and how you can best prepare your child to start Primary School. |
| Session 3: Thursday 19th November 2026 (9.15am-10.30am) | |
| Student focus | Getting to know the school by doing a school tour |
| Teacher focus | Learning more about the children’s social skills |
| Parent focus | Supporting your Child’s Social and Emotional Needs
In this session, Mr Matt Galea: Deputy Principal: Wellbeing & Community along with our Learning Diversity Leader Mrs Stef McNeil will discuss Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) here at Mother Teresa. They will also discuss our student services team for children who may have additional learning or social skills requirements. |
| Session 4: Thursday 26th November 2026 (9.15am-10.30am) | |
| Student focus | Students complete their final activity – I am ready for Foundation! |
| Teacher focus | Establishing simple classroom expectations with the students following our PBL values. For example, at school we listen to the speaker. |
| Parent focus | Developing Community Connections
In our final session, Mr Heath Leighton (Communication & Compliance Leader) will also discuss communication and the platforms we use here at Mother Teresa to ensure that you are aware of any upcoming events as well as any school based information you may need to know. Mrs Jess Davis will also discuss some practical and helpful hints around students being school ready by discussing school times, lunches, uniform, MACSEYE before and after care and school lunch orders. |