Dear Parents & Carers,

It’s that time of year again when we commence preparations for student class placements for 2026.

Our practice at Holy Cross is very transparent – we invite every child to trace around their hand and, after some helpful tips from their teacher, the children write the names of friends they work well with inside each of the five fingers. Staff then work through these lists and endeavour to place the children with at least one of their selection. This first draft is then shared with previous teachers and specialist staff to ensure that past experiences can be taken into consideration. The Leadership Team cross reference these lists with any other information we might have, and the lists continue to be circulated until we are satisfied with the combination.

And don’t forget, positive conversations at home about the inevitable changes ahead, support a smooth and seamless transition.