By Laura Michell
Craigieburn triplets Eli, Marley and Aliyah are counting down the days until they can start school.
The trio will begin prep at Hume Anglican Grammar next week and are among 168 preps enrolled across the school’s two campuses in Craigieburn and Donnybrook.
The school is also set to welcome two sets of twins at its Donnybrook campus.
Mum Larissa Jordan said Eli, Marley and Aliyah, 5, were very excited to be starting school.
She said they loved the transition sessions last year and were particularly looking forward to taking part in art, music and robotics activities.
“We are so proud of how far they have come from being born over 13 weeks early to now reaching this important milestone,” she said.
“They love learning and we know they will have so much fun at school this year.”
Ms Jordan, who is president of the Diamond Valley Multiple Births Association (DVMBA), said Eli, Marley and Aliyah have been placed in the same class at school.
“Starting school is a major transition and we have chosen not to add the further transition of separation at this point,” she said.
“Even though our children are quite different and very independent, it is reassuring to know that they will have a familiar face with them as they begin this new adventure.”
Ms Jordan said the DVMBA runs school readiness for multiples sessions to allow parents to discuss considerations for twins, triplets or more.
Details: info@dvmba.amba.org.au
