The first day of Kindergarten!
It’s a milestone filled with excitement, pride and maybe a few nerves (for both you and your child!). Starting “big school” marks the beginning of a whole new adventure, and with a little preparation, you can help make those first weeks calm, confident and full of smiles.
1. Talk it up with excitement!
Children take their cues from you. Speak positively about school, the friends they’ll make, the fun activities and the stories they’ll hear. This helps build excitement rather than anxiety. If you’re feeling nervous, that’s normal too, just try to keep the focus on the positives!
2. Practise the little things
In the lead-up to school, have a few “practice mornings.” Pack the school bag, try on the uniform and walk or drive past the school together. Familiarity makes everything feel a little less overwhelming when the big day arrives.
3. Create a calm morning routine
Have a predictable morning - breakfast, get dressed, brush teeth, bag in hand. This helps children feel secure. Try it out before term starts so it becomes second nature. And remember: even if the first morning feels like a blur, a hug, a smile and a confident goodbye go a long way.
4. Expect tiredness (and big emotions)
Starting school is exciting and exhausting! Don’t be surprised if your child is extra tired or emotional in those first few weeks. Keep afternoons simple, with plenty of rest, snacks and downtime.
5. Stay connected
Ask open-ended questions like “What was the best thing you did today?” rather than “What did you learn?” And remember, every child settles in at their own pace. If you have any concerns, your child’s teacher is there to help.
Starting school is a big step, but it’s also the start of something wonderful - new friends, new skills and new adventures. At our Catholic schools, we’re here to partner with you in nurturing your child’s learning, faith and wellbeing from the very beginning.
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18 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Ash Wednesday ✝️🕊️ Today we gathered as a school community to begin the season of Lent. Our K-2 students participated reverently in a liturgy, while Years 3-6 attended Mass and received ashes, marking this sacred time of prayer, reflection and renewal. It was beautiful to see our students begin Lent with such respect and reverence. 🤍 Thank you to the parents who joined us in prayer. Your presence and prayerful support mean so much to our school community. 🤍 And to our wonderful altar servers for serving so confidently and faithfully. 🙏 May this Lenten season be one of growth, reflection and grace for all. #AshWednesday #Lent2026 #GrowingInFaith #CatholicEducation #SchoolCommunity #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
17 Feb 2026
From Facebook
🥞✨ Shrove Tuesday Celebrations ✨🥞 Today our school community marked Shrove Tuesday with smiles, syrup and a very special reminder of what this day truly means. 💛 Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. Pancakes became a symbol of the day as families used up rich ingredients like eggs, milk and sugar before the simpler meals of Lent began. 🥞✨ Today, our students were delighted to receive pancakes to commemorate this important day. A joyful tradition that connects us to our faith and reminds us to prepare our hearts for the Lenten journey ahead. It was beautiful to see our community come together in both celebration and reflection as we look towards this sacred season. 💜✝️ #ShroveTuesday #LentJourney #CatholicEducation #FaithInAction #SchoolCommunity #PreparingOurHearts #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool #PrimarySchoolLife #SchoolLife #ProudMoments #SchoolCommunity #LittleLearners #MomentsThatMatter #GrowingTogether #LearningJourney #CatholicEducation #Lent2026
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18 Feb 2026
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Ash Wednesday ✝️🕊️ Today we gathered as a school community to begin the season of Lent. Our K-2 students participated reverently in a liturgy, while Years 3-6 attended Mass and received ashes, marking this sacred time of prayer, reflection and renewal. It was beautiful to see our students begin Lent with such respect and reverence. 🤍 Thank you to the parents who joined us in prayer. Your presence and prayerful support mean so much to our school community. 🤍 And to our wonderful altar servers for serving so confidently and faithfully. 🙏 May this Lenten season be one of growth, reflection and grace for all. #AshWednesday #Lent2026 #GrowingInFaith #CatholicEducation #SchoolCommunity #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
17 Feb 2026
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🥞✨ Shrove Tuesday Celebrations ✨🥞 Today our school community marked Shrove Tuesday with smiles, syrup and a very special reminder of what this day truly means. 💛 Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. Pancakes became a symbol of the day as families used up rich ingredients like eggs, milk and sugar before the simpler meals of Lent began. 🥞✨ Today, our students were delighted to receive pancakes to commemorate this important day. A joyful tradition that connects us to our faith and reminds us to prepare our hearts for the Lenten journey ahead. It was beautiful to see our community come together in both celebration and reflection as we look towards this sacred season. 💜✝️ #ShroveTuesday #LentJourney #CatholicEducation #FaithInAction #SchoolCommunity #PreparingOurHearts #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool #PrimarySchoolLife #SchoolLife #ProudMoments #SchoolCommunity #LittleLearners #MomentsThatMatter #GrowingTogether #LearningJourney #CatholicEducation #Lent2026
16 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Big Buddies, Little Buddies 🤍💙 Today our Year 6 and Kindergarten buddies met for the first time and oh my goodness… what a beautiful moment it was! 🥹✨ There were big smiles, little hands held tightly, and so much excitement buzzing around the playground. Our Year 6 students showed such kindness, care and leadership as they embraced their new role 🌟 For our Kindergarten students, there was pure joy in meeting their “big buddy” a new friend to look up to, learn from and share special moments with throughout the year. 💕 We can already tell this is going to be a year filled with connection, confidence and lots of heartwarming memories. Note - students pictured are from Red and Green classes. #Year6Leaders #KindyBuddies #BuddyProgram #StudentLeadership #SchoolCommunity #PrimarySchoolLife #MomentsThatMatter #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool #WelcomeToTheGroup #SchoolLife #LearningJourney #SettlingIn #LittleLearners #GrowingTogether #SchoolCommunity #ProudMoments #SmilesAllRound #SoMuchJoy #StudentLeaders #SpecialMoments
15 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Project Compassion Launch 💜✨ Last Thursday, Mrs Abraham had the wonderful opportunity to take a group of our students to the Project Compassion launch, preparing our hearts for the beginning of the Lenten season this Wednesday. 🌿✝️ It was a meaningful experience for our students as they learnt more about how they can make a difference through compassion, generosity and service to others. They represented our school with pride, reverence and maturity, embracing the true spirit of Lent. 💛 As we journey towards Easter, we look forward to supporting Project Compassion as a school community and living out our faith through action. #ProjectCompassion #Lent2026 #FaithInAction #CatholicEducation #LivingOurValues #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #CSPD #CatholicSchool #BaulkhamHills
12 Feb 2026
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Welcoming Mass Celebrating Our 2026 Leaders 💙✨ Today we gathered as a whole school community for our beautiful Welcoming School Mass 🙏 It was such a special way to begin the year together. United in faith, hope and excitement for all that 2026 will bring. A highlight of the Mass was the recognition of our incredible Year 6 Leaders 🌟 Each student was formally presented with their leadership badge, a proud and meaningful moment as they step into their roles as the new leaders of our school. These badges represent responsibility, service, kindness and the example they will set for our younger students each day. We are so proud of the way our Year 6 students embraced this moment with reverence and maturity. We know they will lead with courage, compassion and integrity throughout the year ahead 💫 A special thank you also to our two wonderful altar servers, who served with such respect and confidence at today’s Mass ✝️ We are so proud of the way our students step forward to serve our community in so many ways. Congratulations to our 2026 Leaders! We can’t wait to see you shine! #WelcomingMass #Year6Leaders #StudentLeadership #FaithInAction #ProudSchoolCommunity #LeadingWithHeart #PrimarySchoolLife #CatholicEducation #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
10 Feb 2026
From Facebook
🥁 Welcome to the Beat! 🪣🎶 Our bucket drumming group has been growing, with some new faces jumping in and giving it a go 👏✨ It’s been wonderful to see students learning the rhythms, working together and having fun as they find their groove 🥁😊 So much confidence, teamwork and joy captured in these moments! #BucketDrumming #WelcomeToTheGroup #MusicInSchools #CreativeLearning #LearningThroughRhythm #StudentConfidence #Teamwork #PrimarySchoolLife #SchoolCommunity #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
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09 Feb 2026
From Facebook
🌟 Year 1 🌟 What a Wonderful First Week! Our Year 1 students have settled beautifully into their first week of school, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💫 From making new friends 🤝 and learning classroom routines 📚 and of course big smiles each day 😊 it’s been a joy to watch them grow already. #YearOne #FirstWeekSuccess #SettlingIn #LittleLearners #SchoolLife #GrowingTogether #ProudMoments #LearningJourney #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
06 Feb 2026
From Facebook
We hope that everyone enjoyed their first week of school. Looking forward to another week coming up. Please note - all are invited to join our 'Welcoming School Mass' on Thursday.