Induction Procedure for Prep 1

The interviews for the entry into Prep 1 take place during the preceding September.  When it is confirmed that a child will enter Prep 1, the school will make contact with the parents through invitations to school events and by sending out various Preparatory Department publications.

In the Summer term the Principal, Head of Department and KS1 co-ordinator hold an Induction Meeting for the parents and children of our new Prep 1 class.  Following a brief welcome parents and children move to the P1 classroom to meet with Mrs Monteith, our KS1 co-ordinator and P1class teacher, along with the P1 classroom assistant.  Once children settle, parents may enjoy an informal chat with the Principal, Mrs Dickson, and Mrs Aughey.  Children will then join their parents for light refreshments.  Prior to the meeting parents are given a booklet entitled ‘Starting School’ which gives helpful advice on preparing children for school.  At the Induction Meeting there will be the opportunity for parents to ask questions in an informal setting.  It is important to us that parents and teachers work closely together to ensure that the children feel happy and secure about coming to school. 

Details about the organisation of the P1 classroom and pupils’ progress are given early in the Autumn Term at our Parents’ Information Evening.

At the beginning of the new school year the P1 class is divided alphabetically into two groups.  Each group attends school for a short period on Day 1. This enables each child to settle more easily into school life. Further details are available in our Starting School Booklet.

From Day 2 until the end of September P1 will begin school at 8.45 am and be dismissed at 12noon.  From October P1 pupils will remain in school from 8.45 am until 2.00 pm. 

Should you have any concerns during the year, the Prep 1 Class Teacher will always be happy to discuss these with you.

We wish our Prep 1 pupils happiness and success as they begin their education in the Preparatory Department at Friends’ School, Lisburn.