Some kindergartens get involved in children visiting the school they will be attending the next year.

When my children were about to start school a few years ago. We found orientation day great. Then our school started a program called a buddy system. Where each prep had a grade 4 student assigned to them on orientation day and the preps got to know them during this time and for their entire prep year my daughter had a buddy and she loved it. It made her feel comfortable and safe. My son was a grade 5 buddy for a prep Last year Now my daughter will be a buddy next year 2017.

Orientation days are fantastic for children and parents it settles the nerves ever so slightly.

Orientation days are fantastic at all levels of education.

Orientation days are great for children, parents and grandparents who often have to step in at short notice.

Orientation days are good for both child and parents/carers.

Some good info in here, will be helpful, thank you.