Starting school is an important time for young children, their families and communities. Charles Sturt University (CSU) Professor of Education, Bob Perry, will present a public lecture hosted by CSU on what children think is important to them when starting school. Much material in his lecture, titled ‘So many people…’, arises from research carried out locally and around Australia by researchers in the CSU Murray School of Education in Albury-Wodonga, particularly on what children have to say about starting school. These perceptions were investigated through discussions, drawings, photo journals, student-led tours and other approaches. Professor Perry will also highlight the implications of these perceptions for adults, particularly parents and educators, and for education policy. The public lecture will start at 6pm on Wednesday 2 June in the Nowik Auditorium, CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Guinea Street in Albury.