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      • Introduction
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      • Before You Start at St. John’s
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      • St John’s Playgroup
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School Life

  • Faith & Mission
    • Introduction
    • Core Values
    • Parish
    • Sacraments
  • Wellbeing & Pastoral Care
    • Introduction
    • Behaviour Management
    • Anti-Bullying
    • Buddy Program
    • Senior Students Leadership
    • Student Representative Council
    • Peer Support
    • Seasons for Growth
  • School Community
    • Introduction
    • Parenting Your School-Aged Child
    • Before You Start at St. John’s
    • School Advisory Council
    • Parents & Friends Association
    • Canteen at St John’s
    • Before and After School Care
    • St John’s Playgroup
    • Activities in the Community

Parenting Your School-Aged Child

Information and ideas to help you parent your child at this stage of their development.

The focus is particularly on information relevant to children aged 4-6. The “We’re getting ready” brochure below is available as a hard copy from the office.

Learning Every Day Counts
Mem Fox 10 Commandments for Reading
Parents Count Too
Sight Word Place Mats
Parents Guide to the Syllabus - K-10
Developmental Milestones for Children Up to Age 5
Why Play-based learning ?
Catholic Schools NSW Report - "Schools must allow more play to develop young minds"
A Checklist to help you support your child's learning
Kidsmatter Parent Information - Managing your feelings
How you can help at school
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166 Alfred Street Narraweena 2099
T 02 7256 2106
E sjan@dbb.catholic.edu.au
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St John the Apostle, Narraweena respectfully acknowledges all Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Australia. We pay respect to their Elders, past and present, and young leaders of today and the future.
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