Get set for Primary 1

Parents can help their child make the transition by first equipping themselves with positive attitudes and then preparing the child for the new routine and environment

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As others mark off Halloween and look forward to Deepavali and Christmas, it is probably time for parents, whose children are entering Primary 1 in January, to start ramping up preparations.

Primary 1 orientation sessions organised by the schools, which often take place this month, are helpful for both parents and children, parenting experts say.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on November 04, 2018, with the headline Get set for Primary 1. Subscribe