Ms Sultana, who has been a principal for 23 years, has seen many new cohorts of preps walk through school gates. To make the transition smoother for the preps, students meet with teachers one-on-one prior to starting school. “It builds that connection and the relationship with the students so they know their teacher and where their classroom is,” Ms Sultana said. Ms Sultana said agreeing on a set school pickup location ahead of time can also ease parents’ and children’s nerves. “Just reassure your child that you will be there to pick them up on the day,” she said.