But with a bit of preparation and a little help from the trusty teachers at school, you can be on your way to a smooth and hopefully easy transition to school life.
Twin Rivers Primary School prep teacher Rebecca Irving said separation anxiety could be a big hurdle for both students and parents.
“We find when parents are sending their first child, or any of their children, off to school there can be a bit of worry there,” she said.
“A lot of parents can be a bit unsure of the expectations that comes with their child being at school or even just having them in the hands of other people.”
But Ms Irving said this could be easily managed.
“We like to make sure as teachers we let our parents know we are approachable and establish that parent-teacher (relationship) as early as we can so they know we're here to help,” she said.
She said anxiety often came up in children as they started too, but it was only natural.
“We see it quite often,” she said.
“These kids will usually go to kindergarten for a couple of days a week and then for them to come to school and have to be there five days for eight hours at a time, it can be daunting.”
Ms Irving said teachers made it their mission to make their students as comfortable as possible while still having fun, of course.
“I like to make sure the students can get around the structure of the day,” she said.
“We tell them how long each class and every activity is they have each day so they know how long it will be before they see their family or guardians.
“We also make sure everything we do is as fun as possible and a way for them to get to know their peers so they want to come back to school the next day.”
But Ms Irving said she had a few tips on what parents could do to help their little ones feel better about going to school.
“It's good for the children to practise some of the things we do here at school that they may not have done before like eating out of a lunch box or packing their own bag in the morning,” she said.
“We also encourage parents to talk to their child about making friends and maybe give them some tips on the best way to do that.
“But maybe most importantly, just to make sure they are well-rested and have eaten and drank enough so they're ready for the next school day.”
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