It's Your Day - Orientation Day!
Last Updated May 2025
Last Updated May 2025
"We love Orientation Day! We get to meet our new friends and help our newest community members feel part of the big Green School family. It's a special and important time for children to get familiar with their new school surroundings, and their new friends and teachers. Parents can get connected and organised - we know that's important too. The whole day has been designed for you, and we can't wait to see you there!"
Kate, Head of Community and Environment
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
8 am (welcome desk opens) to 12 noon with Orientation Activities through the morning to lunchtime. From 12 noon, we enjoy lunch and then can access school help desks through to 3 pm
Orientation is beautiful and practical, and very important for a smooth transition process.
Orientation will include a warm welcome, welcome gift, introductions, essential information, a Balinese blessing, classroom visits, campus tour and help desks to assist with banking, phones, insurance and other essentials. All new families are expected to attend Orientation Day. It is a very special day, designed to help our new community members get off to the best start. The first day of the 2025-26 school year is Wednesday, 13 August 2025.
For Families commencing enrolment in August 2025, Orientation Day will be on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, and the first day of school is Wednesday, 13 August 2025 . We email all incoming families ahead of Orientation Day, requesting them to confirm attendance.
Orientation is beautiful and practical and very important for a smooth transition process.
How to get here: Organize transport and plan the best way to get to Green School Bali by checking the location here
What to bring: Please have comfortable walking shoes on your feet, a cutlery set for lunch, a refillable water bottle on hand and perhaps an umbrella in case it rains. We will be having a blessing ceremony and will provide sarongs and sashes as part of your welcome gift and will also provide a little snack and fresh coconut for refreshment during the morning and lunch is included.
Plan and see what to pack and bring for the First Day of School
Tuesday, 12 August 2025 | Green School Bali
8.00am - 8.30am : Registration, Meet and Greet (GS Main Entrance)
8.30am - 9.30am : Warm-up and Welcome Sessions (The ARC)
9.30am - 10.30am : Scavenger Hunts (Get to know the Campus & People )
10.30am - 11.30am : Classroom Visits (Each LN and Classroom)
11.30am - 12.15am : Blessing Ceremony
12.15pm - 1.15pm : Free program and Lunch
12.15am - 3.00pm : Settling in Stations (Setting up a Bank Account, Visa/Legal, Insurance, Cashless Card, Communications, etc)
Our Community Team in partnership with the GSPA (Green School Parents Association) has a program to help families get connected and feel welcomed. Here are some ways we help the settling-in process:
Whatsapp Class Groups (you will be added to the groups once class lists are finalised a little before the beginning of the school year/semester)
'Drop in After Drop off' coffee mingle for all parents at The Bridge
Cultural Awareness workshop and activities
Parent lunchtime picnic
Thriving in Bali Panel discussion
Class after-school picnics (on campus)
The full program, along with dates and locations, will be provided ahead of the first week of school. Sign up for everything to make the most of the support on offer. We look forward to getting to know you!
Before school begins, you’ll hear from your child’s Learning Neighbourhood Head with details about the first few days. Our experienced educators will warmly welcome new students, helping them feel safe, connected, and ready to learn.
Each age group has a tailored approach to settling in, with gentle support in building friendships and classroom routines. Parents will be greeted at the entrance gates—an encouraging, confident goodbye helps children transition smoothly.
We also invite parents to connect through our Parent Learning Neighbourhood, with social gatherings, workshops, and cultural experiences facilitated by The Bridge.
Don’t forget to share a local or WhatsApp number with Admissions so we can reach you if needed.