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<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nIcebreaker information nights are held at the beginning of each year for Three-Day, Five-Day Preschool and K-2 parents. These evenings begin with an address from the School Principal and specialist teachers, after which parents are invited to join their child\u2019s teacher to find out more about the curriculum, the learning experiences planned, and class routines and expectations.<\/p>\n
Prior to the formal parts of the evening, parents are invited to chat with friends and staff while enjoying a light supper provided by the school. The Icebreaker information night for Two-Day Preschool parents is held in October of the year prior to commencement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Icebreaker Information Nights Icebreaker information nights are held at the beginning of each year for Three-Day, Five-Day Preschool and K-2 parents. These evenings begin with an address from the School Principal and specialist teachers, after which parents are invited to join their child\u2019s teacher to find out more about the curriculum, the learning experiences planned, and class routines and expectations. 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