26/07/2026
Those first school drop-offs can bring so many questions...
Will they settle in, make friends, know where to go, receive help when they need it and come home happy?
Our mid-year Reception students have spent their first week learning new routines, building friendships, exploring their classrooms and growing in confidence each day 🌻
Students in Ms Gagliardi’s class shared with her that they enjoyed creating self-portraits, learning classroom routines, playing with friends, learning Italian, reading The Invisible String, making hearts, completing Star of the Day jobs and even getting a lunch order. One student simply said, “I enjoyed everything!” 🥹
💬 Students in Ms Decorso’s class also shared:
“I loved playing with my friends and making crowns.” - Hazel
“I liked PE.” - William
“I liked counting the letters in my name during maths, and playing outside.” - Francesco
There have been smiles, play, curiosity, kindness and plenty of support from their teachers, Ms Joanne Gagliardi, Ms Chloe D’Antonio and Ms Jacqueline Decorso, as well as their new classmates.
While saying goodbye at the gate is not always easy, we hope these special moments, and the children’s own words, offer families a reassuring glimpse of a happy and positive first week at St Joseph’s 💙
