What Your Child Really Learns in the First 100 Days of School

CSPD schools celebrate important milestones
Students at Trinity Primary, Kemps Creek dressed up for 100 Days of Kindy.

One moment your child is holding your hand at the school gate and before you know it, they're walking in confidently, greeting friends by name, carrying their own bag, and coming home full of stories about 'assembly' and 'sport'.

Here’s what to expect in their first 100 days of Kindergarten.

What’s really happening

The first 100 days are about so much more than learning letters and numbers. Your child is building social skills, resilience, independence and confidence all at once. They're figuring out how to make friends, ask for help, follow a routine and recover when things don't go their way.

"In Kindergarten we teach children to read, write and count, but we also teach them how to be. How to listen, how to keep going when something feels hard, how to treat the person sitting next to them. That combination is what a strong foundation actually looks like," says Lisa Crampton, Head of Primary Learning at Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese.

Alongside this, children begin developing early literacy and numeracy through clear instructions - recognising sounds and letters, experimenting with reading and writing, and exploring numbers and patterns.

The changes parents notice at home

By day 100, most children show a noticeable shift. A little more confidence at drop-off, more stories at dinner and a growing sense of belonging within their school community.

They start organising their belongings independently, speaking more confidently, asking deeper questions and becoming more curious about the world around them. They also begin developing important emotional skills like patience, empathy and self-regulation.

What you can do

The link between home and school is one of the strongest predictors of early learning success, and parents play a bigger role than they often realise.

"A child who feels that home and school are on the same team arrives ready to learn. Reading together each evening, asking open questions about the school day, and maintaining a calm, consistent routine all make a real difference to how settled and confident a child feels,” says Lisa.

For parents, the first 100 days are often filled with milestones both big and small. The first school friend, the first book brought home, the first time your child looks up and says, "I can do it myself."

Your child isn't just learning at school. They're growing into themselves.

Every child's first 100 days look a little different and the right school makes all the difference.

At Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, we're here to partner with you. Our schools are focused on nurturing the whole child, academically, socially and personally from day one of Kindergarten.

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Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
www.parra.catholic.edu.au

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30 Jun 2026
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On Monday we celebrated our End of Term Liturgy, reflecting on the reminder that God is always with us, loving us, caring for us, and calling us to trust in His mercy and hope. A big thank you to our wonderful Stage 2 students for leading such a meaningful liturgy. Congratulations also to all of our Gold and Star Award recipients—we are so proud of your achievements. 🏅💖

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Winter Vinnies 2026 Stayout On Wednesday afternoon our Yr 5 and 6 students had the opportunity to take part in the Vinnies Stayout. The afternoon began with Yr 6 students sharing information about homelessness and poverty and we were blessed to have the local conference members from Vinnies join us to share how they support our community. We joined together in a liturgy before students got to work collating snack packs - a hands-on reminder that small acts of kindness can make a real difference. As night fell, students experienced the dark and cold of the playground, a small glimpse into what it feels like to have no warm place to sleep. The evening ended with a simple dinner of noodles and sandwiches just like many people in our community experience night after night. We are incredibly proud of the maturity and generosity our students showed throughout the afternoon/evening. Thank you to our Vinnies guests, students, teachers and all families who supported this experience. If you are able to make a financial contribution to support the Vinnies Winter Appeal please use this link. https://tinyurl.com/mr34y2ny