The most important thing to bring on Day 1 is a smile! Each year more than 200 new children start at PBIS. All staff and families at school are very experienced in welcoming new children. Typically there will be over 150 new children starting at the beginning of the school year and more than 50 children starting during the course of the year.
Parental advice!
Please make sure that your child gets a good night's sleep before the first day. It will certainly help if your child has had the opportunity to visit the school before Day 1, however even if they have not, please reassure them that the children and teachers are all very friendly and enjoy having new children start!
New Parent Induction Day
For families starting at the beginning of the school year we organise a new parent induction day when both parents and children can come to school to see their new classroom and meet their new teacher. You will be able to organise your parents' ID cards and have any last minute questions answered.
What does my child have to bring?
We provide all of the educational materials that your child will need throughout their time at PBIS. There are some essential items that you should provide your child with below:
Early Years Units
- School uniform
- Healthy Snack they can eat in 15 minutes
- Bag to carry snack and reading book / homework diary
- A refillable water bottle (not glass)
- Outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather conditions (sun hats, waterproofs, etc)
- A change of clothes
- Toothbrush, toothpaste and a plastic cup
Primary School (Yrs 1 - 6)
- School uniform
- PE kit
- Healthy Snack they can eat in 15 minutes
- Bag to carry snack and reading book / homework diary
- A plastic folder for loose sheets of A4 paper
- A refillable water bottle (not glass)
- Outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather conditions (sun hats, waterproofs, etc)
Secondary School (Yrs 7-13)
- School uniform
- PE kit
- Water bottle (not glass)
- Writing and stationary materials (pens, pencils, stationary)
- Mathematics instruments (compass, protractor, ruler)
- Calculator:
- · For Years 7 - 11: Casio FX 82, 83 or 85
- · For Years 12 - 13: Texas Instruments TI Inspire GDC
- Padlock with a key for locker (not a combination lock)
- Personal digital device (laptop or tablet with a keyboard)
What do parents need to bring? ID cards.
For security reasons, all parents (or people who regularly pick up your child) must have an ID pass to enter the school. To have your personal ID pass made please come to the reception. The receptionist will take your photo and your card will be made for you. All new parents will be given ‘visitor’ passes at the security desk until their cards are processed.