By Aiden Karan, classroom teacher at Helensburgh Public School

Helensburgh Public School Kindergarten teachers welcomed 85 excited Kindergarten students at the beginning of Term 1, including three sets of twins; making four kindergarten classes.

It was wonderful to see so many parents and special family members come along to have a picture under our balloon arch to help welcome, celebrate and mark the start of their school journey.

Kindergarten students have been enjoying their first few weeks at school. The canteen has been a highlight for many who have already had lunch orders. Playing soccer on top oval at lunch and recess has also been popular. KB has celebrated a birthday with our popular ‘birthday bucket’ (ice blocks) ordered from the canteen for the whole class to share. 

We have started to learn and settle into the daily routine of the classroom, exploring all the new and exciting tools used to help us learn. Students have enjoyed writing their names on whiteboards and creating artworks to decorate their classrooms. 

Teachers are looking forward to seeing how these Kindergarten students progress throughout the year.