ABSTRACT
A child’s entry into school has long been associated with special expectations and excitement, as well as varying degrees of tension and anxiety. International research on school-start calls attention to the rapid and often unanticipated changes children face in a compressed period of time when they begin school (Margetts, 2000). Parents and teachers recognise the importance of helping children make smooth transitions into school. Smooth school transitions help children feel secure, relaxed, and comfortable in their new environments. A fundamental goal of a school-start transition is to help young children feel suitable in school, that is, to have a feeling of well being and belonging.
