Triplets Gia, Alexia and Andre Galgoczy’s first day at school
It was with a mix of thrill and trepidation that the Galgoczy triplets headed off on their first day of “big school” on Thursday, along with thousands of other children across NSW. SEE THE PICTURES AND VIDEO
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It was a mix of thrill and trepidation for the Galgoczy triplets — who headed off on their first day of “big school” on Thursday.
The siblings — Gia, Alexia and Andre — left behind Mum and Dad to begin kindergarten at Hinchinbrook Public School.
A healthy breakfast of porridge and some before-school colouring-in helped soothe the first day nerves for the five-year-olds but not so much for their parents.
“It is good that they’re going to school, but you think about them being there without us all day and thinking about if they’re going to get upset, are they going to cry,” dad Daniel said.
Mum Daniella said sending them off on their first day was bittersweet.
“When you bring home newborns and you’re in the cycle of feeding and cleaning and not getting enough sleep, you want time to go a little bit quicker so they can get a little bit older, but they’re five now and this is a new chapter,” Mrs Galgoczy said.
Andre said he was excited to make new friends. Alexia was excited to play. And Gia was not sure what to expect on her first day — but said she was eager to find out.
As they walked into school at 10am with their big backpacks over their shoulders, the triplets were greeted by teacher Kym Da Ruos who gave them name badges before their parents kissed them goodbye.
It appeared to be a smooth transition until little Gia held on tight to her mum for one last hug.
With tears rolling down her face and a final word of encouragement from mum, she followed her siblings in and was quickly distracted by a whole new selection of toys.
“I’m coming back tomorrow I think,” Gia told her new teacher.
Mrs Da Ruos told The Daily Telegraph some kids were a bit teary at the start of the day but it rarely lasted.
“Some are really excited, some are apprehensive, but come this afternoon we often see a big change,” she said.
Next it was time to clear the toys away as “pack up” music filled the classroom and a mess of crayons, paper and toys was swiftly stowed away.
A lesson on where the toilets are, how to use hand soap, and the rules around eating recess and lunch was next, before the triplets opened a popper of V8 juice and ate a snack of cucumber and popcorn.
By the time they were allowed outside on the playground for lunch, each one of the triplets had made a new friend.
“They had an awesome day … they’re pretty keen to go back there tomorrow,” Mrs Galgoczy said.
Also in Sydney’s west, Talita Soatini was among the thousands of students starting high school.
The 12-year-old was off to Emmaus Catholic College in Kemps Creek.
“I am not really nervous but I am a little bit scared about going from class to class by myself,” she said.