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reception class


noun the first year in primary school. Compare kindergarten, preparatory class, transition. Also, reception.

Contributor's comments: What a quaint term, when I first heard this one from Adelaide rellies I thought they meant a training college for receptionists. Never used in Sydney.

Contributor's comments: I grew up in Adelaide and I always thought "reception" was for private schools and "prep" ("preparation") was used in public schools.