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7 Things to Know Before Starting School (From Two Kiwi Mums Who've Been There)
Starting school is a huge milestone—not just for your child, but for you too. When my daughter was getting ready to start school, I thought I'd feel confident. After all, I'm a teacher. But the closer her first day came, the more questions I seemed to have. Was she ready? What did she actually need to know? How would the school routines work? Luckily, one of my closest friends already had children at the same school. She became my go-to person for all the little questions tha
Alannah Watson
Jul 182 min read


Welcome to Well and Ready HQ: Your Guide to Navigating Primary School in New Zealand
What You’ll Find at Well and Ready HQ If you’re here, I’m guessing you’re either getting ready for school life or already right in the middle of it… and trying to figure it all out as you go. And honestly? That’s pretty normal. There’s a lot thrown at parents when it comes to school, what your child needs, what you’re supposed to be doing, and what “good preparation” even looks like. It can feel like everyone else just knows, while you’re quietly trying to keep up. That’s why
Alannah Watson
Jun 292 min read
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