Big School, Big Changes, Big Conversations!

Is your child ready for big school? And what does being school ready actually mean?

Forget the old-fashioned idea that school readiness is all about ABCs, counting to 100 and writing your name. There’s SO much more to helping children thrive at school — and we’re bringing together an incredible panel of experts to talk about it!

My Story Belrose is thrilled to invite you to our School Readiness Information Evening — an exciting, insightful and genuinely valuable event for families preparing for the big transition to primary school.

We’ve assembled an outstanding lineup of educational leaders and specialists, representing a diverse range of schools and professional perspectives:

🌟 Julian Wilcock – Head of School, John Colet School

🌟 Ann Russell – Principal, Yanhinanook School

🌟 Heidi Stead – Head of Junior School, Covenant Christian School

🌟 Cathy Gualtieri – Principal, St Martin’s Primary School

🌟 Emma Toohey – Physiotherapist, Sandcastles

Five exceptional professionals. Five unique perspectives. One very important conversation!

Together, we’ll explore what children really need to flourish in their first years of school — from emotional resilience, confidence and independence to friendships, physical development, behaviour, learning dispositions and much more.

We’ll unpack what primary schools actually expect, challenge some common misconceptions about school readiness, and help bridge the gap between play-based early childhood education and the exciting world of primary school.

And importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions directly of our expert panel!

Whether you’re sending your first child off to school or you’ve been through it all before, this is an evening you won’t want to miss. Every child is different, every transition is unique, and there’s always something new to learn.

📅 Thursday 5 November 2026

🕕 6:00 PM

📍 My Story Belrose

Come along, get informed, ask questions and leave feeling excited and confident about the next big chapter in your child’s life!

We can’t wait to welcome you for what promises to be a fantastic evening of meaningful conversations, expert insights and community connection.

Because school readiness isn’t just about preparing children for school. It’s about preparing the whole family for success.

Spaces are limited — register now to secure your place!
https://events.humanitix.com/school-readiness-information-evening