Kindergarten Transition
Starting school is a big step for children and families. Our school runs orientation and transition activities to help your child feel ready for Kindergarten and to support you as parents and carers.
Read the Getting ready for primary school guide for detailed tips and checklists.
Before your child starts Kindergarten
Before your child starts school we offer opportunities to help your family feel confident and connected, including meet the principal and school tours, local preschool visits and kindergarten orientation and information sessions.
Our orientation sessions help children:
- meet teachers and classmates
- explore classrooms and playgrounds
- practise simple routines
Parents and carers join information sessions to learn about daily schedules, uniforms, lunches and communication. If you need an interpreter, let us know.
Meet the Principal and School Tours
Term 1 - Monday 9th March
Term 2 - Monday 1st June
Term 3 - Monday 31st August
Term 4 - Monday 23rd November
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Over the year, local preschools are invited to join our amazing teachers for a dance, sport and craft morning. For more information, please see our transition flyer.
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Kindergarten transition
Join our Kindergarten transition sessions
Dates: Friday 30th October, Friday 6th November and Friday 13th November
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
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What to expect in Kindergarten
Learning and development
Kindergarten follows the NSW curriculum. Children build early skills in literacy, numeracy, creative arts, health and physical activity, science and technology. Learning through play also supports social, emotional and academic growth.
Daily routines
Children learn routines such as morning arrival, snack and lunch breaks, lining up, using bubblers and moving safely around the school. Teachers guide children as they settle in, but practising at home helps.
Best Start Assessment
At the start of the year, all Kindergarten children take part in the Best Start Assessment. This is a friendly, one-on-one activity where teachers learn about your child’s literacy and numeracy skills. It is not a test and needs no preparation.
Getting ready at home
You can help your child get ready by encouraging independence and routines. Try:
- packing and unpacking their school bag
- dressing themselves and practising hygiene
- following simple routines at home.
For more advice, see the Getting ready for primary school guide.
Useful Links
Below are some useful resources to help you and your child prepare for their first year of primary school.
- Kindergarten: Preparing Your Child
- Helping Your Child with Literacy and Numeracy at Home
- Handwriting in the Early Years (PDF)
- Daisy's First Day - Online story
- Getting ready for primary school
- Prmary school enrolment
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Our friendly office team can help.