What to Bring to Preschool
"All Dressed Up & Ready For School!"
….What should you wear to Preschool….
APPROPRIATE SUN SAFE CLOTHING:
- Bucket or Legionnaire-style hat (our school hat can be purchased from our uniform shop which is open every Wednesday morning from 8:30am until 9:00am)
- T-shirts or dresses with sleeves that cover the shoulders
- Longer length shorts
- Appropriate footwear that covers the top of the foot and have Velcro closures to encourage self-help skills
WHAT NOT TO WEAR:
x Singlets
x Tank-tops
x Strappy Dresses
x Short Length Shorts
x Long Dresses & Skirts
x Loose Cords
x Belts
x Jewellery that can get caught while playing
x Thongs
Label, Label, Label EVERYTHING!
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"FOOD IS FUEL!"
…Making Lunches For Preschool…
It's as easy as 1..2..3…
1 Healthy Food Choices…
- Tortilla Wraps (they can be filled with your child's favourite salad items and ham, tuna, salmon, cheese or devon)
- Sandwiches with basic toppings like vegemite, honey, cheese spread or even fish paste
- Mini yoghurt tubs or tubes
- Cheese or Cheese-sticks
- Fresh Fruit (you will need to wash and cut your child's fruit and pack it in easily opened containers)
- Mini Muffins (avoid chocolate)
- Rice Crackers, Rice Cakes, Vitawheats or Corn Thins
- Water Bottle
WHAT NOT TO CHOOSE:
x Chocolate
x Lollies
x Sweet Biscuits
x Dairy snacks/deserts (these are full of sugar, preservatives, artificial colours and flavours)
x Chips
x Nuts and nut products or items that may contain nuts
x Muesli bars and other snack bars (contain large amounts of sugar and fat)
2 Label Everything…
- Use permanent markers on packaging, small containers or zip lock bags
- Use labels purchased from "Stuck on You or "Identity Direct"
- Use a label marker to print your own labels
3 Keep it Cool…
- Pack in a good quality insulated bag
- Add a small ice brick (purchased from any departed store or supermarket)
- Include a small drink bottle containing water only
- Food that needs to be reheated must be placed in a clearly labeled plastic or paper bag and put in the fridge in the Preschool kitchen. Notify teacher.