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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16 Feb 2026
From Facebook
🙏✨ Opening School Mass & 2026 Student Leader Commis#CTKLearning Last week, we gathered together as a school community to celebrate our wonderful and reverent Opening School Mass and the Commissioning of our 2026 Student Leaders. ⛪💙 It was a special time of prayer and reflection as we welcomed the new school year and officially entrusted our student leaders with their important roles of service and leadership within our CTK community. 🌟🤝 We congratulate our 2026 Student Leaders and all Year 6 students and thank them for their willingness to lead with faith, courage and compassion throughout the year. May they continue to be shining role models for all! 🙌✨ #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning
16 Feb 2026
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✝️ Ash Wednesday – Families Welcome ✝️ We warmly invite our families to join us as we begin the Season of Lent together on Ash Wednesday, 18 February 2026. 💜 🕘 9:00 am – Parish Mass Students in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 will attend the Parish Mass. 🕦 11:30 am – Ash Wednesday Liturgy Students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 will participate in a Liturgy held in the Church. Families are most welcome to join us for either celebration as we come together in prayer and reflection at the beginning of Lent. We look forward to sharing this special day with our community. 🙏✨ #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks
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16 Feb 2026
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🙏✨ Opening School Mass & 2026 Student Leader Commis#CTKLearning Last week, we gathered together as a school community to celebrate our wonderful and reverent Opening School Mass and the Commissioning of our 2026 Student Leaders. ⛪💙 It was a special time of prayer and reflection as we welcomed the new school year and officially entrusted our student leaders with their important roles of service and leadership within our CTK community. 🌟🤝 We congratulate our 2026 Student Leaders and all Year 6 students and thank them for their willingness to lead with faith, courage and compassion throughout the year. May they continue to be shining role models for all! 🙌✨ #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning
16 Feb 2026
From Facebook
✝️ Ash Wednesday – Families Welcome ✝️ We warmly invite our families to join us as we begin the Season of Lent together on Ash Wednesday, 18 February 2026. 💜 🕘 9:00 am – Parish Mass Students in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 will attend the Parish Mass. 🕦 11:30 am – Ash Wednesday Liturgy Students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 will participate in a Liturgy held in the Church. Families are most welcome to join us for either celebration as we come together in prayer and reflection at the beginning of Lent. We look forward to sharing this special day with our community. 🙏✨ #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks
14 Feb 2026
From Facebook
CTK Student shine🤩 After successfully completing zone at the end of last year, some very talented Year 4 students competed at regionals up at Mingara. Archie competed in the 100m and 400m, William in the 1100m walk and Fraser in the high jump and discus. Though they didn’t make it to state, the competition was fierce and they represented themselves like true champions. Congratulations on a great effort! #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning
13 Feb 2026
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🌐💙 Safer Internet Day – Year 4 at CTK 💙🌐 Today our Year 4 students took part in Safer Internet Day, learning how to be safe, respectful and responsible online. We explored: 🔐 Protecting personal information 💬 Using kind words online 🎮 Staying safe while gaming 🧠 Thinking carefully before we post 👣 Understanding our digital footprint Students had rich discussions about how our school’s PBS4L expectations don’t stop at the classroom door — they continue online. We spoke about pausing before posting, reporting unsafe behaviour, and always speaking to a trusted adult if something doesn’t feel right. #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning #SaferInternetDay
12 Feb 2026
From Facebook
🌟 First Week of Kindy 🌟 Part 2 Just look at these happy faces😀🤩 What a wonderful start to school life for our Kindy students! 💛 #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning
11 Feb 2026
From Facebook
🌟 First Week of Kindy 🌟 What a wonderful start to school life for our Kindy students! 💛 This week was filled with smiles, new friendships, classroom discoveries and lots of learning about our school routines. We are so proud of how bravely our newest students have started their school journey and we look forward to a fantastic year ahead! #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning #Kindy #CatholicEducation
10 Feb 2026
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😎✨ Year 2 Creation Sunglasses ✨😎 Our Year 2 students had a wonderful time in Religion creating their very own Creation Sunglasses! 🌎☀️ As part of our learning about God’s creation, students designed sunglasses showing the beauty and wonder of the world God made. We are so proud of their creativity and the thoughtful way they reflected on caring for our world. #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning
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09 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Year 1 are well and truly back into learning and busy switching their maths brains back on 🧠✨ We’ve been creating handfuls of counters and organising them in smart ways to make counting easier 🔢🙌 — using ten frames, grouping and counting by 2s and 5s. It’s been wonderful to see the children thinking, talking and showing what they know as they build confidence with numbers 💙📊 Such a great start to our maths learning this year! ⭐😊 #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning
09 Feb 2026
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✨ Join Us for Opening School Mass and Commissioning of School Leaders ✨ Our school community is warmly invited to join us for our Opening School Mass and Commissioning of School Leaders 🙏🎓 📅 Friday 13 February ⏰ 9:15 am 📍 At Christ the King Catholic Church This special celebration is a wonderful opportunity to come together in prayer as we begin the new school year and formally commission our student leaders as they take on their important roles 🌟 We look forward to sharing this meaningful occasion with our families and community 💙✝️ #SchoolCommunity #OpeningMass #StudentLeaders #FaithInAction #TogetherWeGrow
09 Feb 2026
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We would like to share a huge congratulations to Buddy and Nick in Year 4 who competed at the Oztag State Cup over the weekend 👏 Both boys had a fantastic tournament and scored tries for their teams, such a fantastic effort! A special mention to Buddy as his Under 10 Hills Bulls team won the Grand Final in a thrilling extra-time finish 🏆🔥 We’re so proud of you both!
05 Feb 2026
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✨ Back to School in Year 4! ✨ What a wonderful start to the term! This week, our Year 4 students have been exploring their personal identity — thinking about who they are, what makes them unique, and the special qualities they bring to our classroom community. 🌟 Through fun discussions, activities and creative tasks, students reflected on their interests, strengths and values, and then discovered how they share similarities with their classmates. 💬💛 #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning