22/01/2026
Message from the Government !!
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As the new school year begins next week, parents and guardians are encouraged to use this week to help children prepare emotionally, mentally, and physically for a safe and positive return to school.
The final days of the holidays are an important time to reconnect with children, establish healthy routines, and ensure they feel supported and ready for the year ahead.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to:
โข๐ฅ๐ฒ-๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐:
Begin setting regular bedtimes and wake-up times, meal schedules, and study or reading periods to help children adjust smoothly back into school life.
โข๐๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐:
Check that uniforms are clean and fit properly, school bags are ready, bus cards are topped up and all required books, stationery, and learning materials are prepared ahead of time to avoid last-minute stress.
โข๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ธ ๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐:
Remind them not to talk to strangers, accept gifts, or go anywhere without permission. Encourage them to report anything that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
โข๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐น ๐๐ผ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น:
Teach children to use safe routes, be aware of their surroundings, and follow road and transport safety rules at all times.
โขEncourage open communication:
Let children know they can speak freely with parents, caregivers, teachers, or trusted adults if they have concerns or worries.
โข๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐บ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น:
Speak positively about the new school year, reinforce good behaviour, and help ease any anxiety they may have about returning to class.
โข๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐พ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ:
Use the remaining days of the holidays to bond as a family, enjoy meaningful activities, and ensure children feel safe, valued, and supported.
The safety and wellbeing of our children is a shared responsibility. By planning ahead, setting routines, and having open conversations, we can help ensure every child starts the new school year feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn.
