Orientation Day is a great way to get familiar with how to get to school, settle in, meet some teachers and other community members before we welcome all families to the first day of school.  Orientation Day will help children (and their parents!) feel prepared for the first day of school. 

What to bring on the first Day of School 

More information will come from your Learning Neighbourhood Head, but below is a useful guideline of what you will need to pack/bring on the first day of school. 

• Please ensure you (or your child) pack lunch, a snack and a reusable water bottle. Alternatively, you can order lunch from our school lunch provider.

• Early Years and Primary students will need coloured and lead pencils, eraser, sharpener, pencil case and any other basic stationery items that they particularly like.

• Middle and High School students need the same basic stationery items plus a notepad (noting that most course material is online) as well as a laptop and charger. 

• Please note that we have a ‘phone bank’ for Middle and High School students with phones being stored during the school day and returned to the student at the end of the school day.

• No student in Primary or Early Years should bring a phone to school.

• A backpack is an ideal school bag choice given the rugged nature of our campus.

• You may choose to apply or send insect repellant and/or sunscreen.

• Please supply a hat for playtime if your child is in Early Years or Primary School.

• Primary and Early Years children should bring a spare change of clothes. Children can get muddy, grubby and sometimes wet during the course of the school day. They can store these clothes in their classroom.

• Raincoats are also a good item to pack if you are starting in the rainy season.

• Students generally wear flip-flops, sneakers, crocs or similar. Our classrooms are shoeless spaces so shoes that are easy on and off are recommended.

• Cool and comfortable clothing is recommended as students often sit on the floor and get in the garden.  

Check List for the First Day of School 

• If you were unable to attend our Orientation Day due to your arrival in Bali, please ensure you thoroughly review the information on this site.

• Review any emailed information sent to you by the School/Learning Neighbourhood Head.

• Please double-check the details on what your child needs to bring to school - supplies, food, water bottle etc.

• Please organise your lunch order in advance, if ordering school lunch.

• Please double check the information on how to get to school here, allowing for plenty of time to get to school, say goodbyes and drop off.  

• Ensure you have joined our Facebook Groups, read all emails and read through our Heartbook A-Z guide and other resources. 

Our Learning Schedule & First Day for Students 

The schedule for the first day of school and right across the first week will reflect a focus on supporting new and continuing students to get to know each other. Settling into the flow of daily life on campus and beginning to build relationships is the priority.

The schedule for the first day of school will look different across Grade levels and Learning Neighbourhoods.

Your children’s teachers and relevant Learning Heads will share more about the first day and other transitional support information before the first day of School. You can expect this as a direct email, which will come to you in the week before the first day of school for the semester.

The first day of learning

Our first day of Semester 1  is Monday, 19 August 2024  and school starts at 8.15am.

All new students will be welcomed by their teachers on their first day and will be supported to settle in and meet their new friends along with help to understand the rhythm of the school day and what is where in the onsite neighborhood.

NOTE: Now that your child is enrolled, please note that any absences need to be communicated to the School. Attendance@greenschool.org plus your child's teachers should be emailed in the morning or advance of any absent day. More details can be found in our Heartbook below.

 Connecting as a community &
keeping your finger on the pulse

Once all elements of your enrollment are confirmed and settled, you can join our Facebook Group, Green School Bali Generation 2024-25. This is a closed Group only for enrolled families and will be using this regularly to connect with you and post reminders.

Please also keep your finger on the pulse by reading regular updates from our Learning Neighbourhood Heads/homeroom teachers (which will be sent via email prior to the first day of school and then as notifications on the Green School App).  Once the semester is underway, you will also receive our Green School Bali Weekly Digest which will come to you every Friday. The App is your go-to for school communications once school has begun. You will also then get access to our password protected Community Hub and student information system, Alma (more details found in our Heartbook A-Z Guide).