There is a memo from the school. "students are required to wear proper school uniform. They will collect their student names badges and new school bags, and will meet their class teachers and classmates. " I think parents are allowed to join the class on the 1st day.
I think Ms Penny is doing a good job.
She is the first teacher wrote down the "welcom note" on the hand book so far (PN till now). She did try her best to know each kid in the class.