It's Your Day Orientation Day
It's time to feel part of the community!
Last Updated November 2024
"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!"
Ibu Kate, Head of Community and Environment
Orientation Day
Friday, 17 January 2025
8am (welcome desk opens) to 12pm with Orientation Activities through the morning to lunchtime. From 12pm we enjoy lunch and then can access school help desks through to 3pm
Orientation Day is important for all new families (parents and children)
Orientation will include a warm welcome, welcome gift, introductions, essential information, a Balinese blessing, morning tea, 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 2024-25 school year is Monday, 19 August 2024.
For Families commencing enrolment in January 2025, Orientation Day will be on Friday 17 January 2024 and the first day of school is Monday, 20 January 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 find us & what to bring to Orientation Day
How to get here: Organize transport and plan the best way to get to Green School Bali by visiting our page 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.
Plan and see what to pack and bring for the First Day of School
Orientation Day Program (TBC) The schedule may slightly change but here's a sample!
Friday, 17 January 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, Payment, Communications, etc)
Green School Parents ready to welcome you
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:
'Green School Essentials' virtual panel discussion with parents - see our Virtual Events to learn more
Class Ambassadors supporting new parents - Whatsapp Class Groups (you will be added to the groups when you land in Bali)
'Drop in After Drop off' coffee mingle for all parents at The Bridge
Cultural Awareness workshop and activities
Parent lunchtime picnic
First week whole school assembly
Class after-school picnics (on campus)
More information on 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!
Supporting your child to settle in
Ahead of the first day of School the Head of your child's Learning Neighbourhood will be in touch with you. This important communication will outline what the program will look like for the first few days of school. Every semester we welcome many new students (generally between 20 and 60) and our educators are experienced and thoughtful in helping new students to settle-in, feel safe and connected to their teachers and peers.
There will be a process to greet and guide new students on their first day - each Learning Neighbourhood takes a slightly different approach to this that is best suited to the age and stage of the new students. They will be gently supported to build relationships with their peers and their teachers and get the learning underway.
Parents will also be met on the first day of School at the entrance gates. A confident and happy good bye generally helps children transition from your care to ours. A general. 'have a great first day, I will be here this afternoon to take you home and can't wait to hear about your first day' usually makes for a nice hand-over. Our general experience is that children settle in exceptionally well but feel free to reach out to your classroom teacher if you have any concerns at all in the first few days.
Our parent spaces on campus (Parent Learning Neighbourhood) allows our parents to connect with each other, socialise and participate in workshops and talks. Parent outings and Bali cultural immersion experiences will be on offer and we recommend you take these wonderful opportunities. This space and the programs for parents are facilitated by The Bridge.
Please ensure you have provided the Admissions Team with a local or whatsapp number that we can reach you on if needed at any stage.
Key documents to help you settle in
The Living in Bali Guide Guide is a reference on the practicalities of living in Bali and has been put together by parents, for parents. The Heartbook is your A-Z of how the School works, what’s what and all the terms and acronyms that you will come across during your time with us.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY FACEBOOK GROUPS
Green School New Families
A school-run Facebook group used for helping incoming families settle into the community.
If you are not already on the group, complete the membership questions below
Ask to join group
Green School Housing
A parent-run Facebook group with Housing information and options. This only skims the surface of accommodation options, but is a useful resource. Please note, Green School does not run this group . Please be aware that this is a community forum so use your own discretion in sharing your personal details.
Green School Bali Generation 2023-24
A school-run Facebook group used for building community and also for posting information during this time. We invite parents to join this group after they have completed Orientation.