Important Dates for Kindergarten 2021
Kindergarten Information Evening
Thursday 29th October 6-7pm Webinar
Kindergarten is an important year of schooling as children formally begin to develop their literacy and numeracy skills. Our whole school community will help your child adjust to school and help them to feel comfortable.
Kindergarten Orientation Dates
We hold two orientation mornings for students enrolled for Kindergarten 2021
Wednesday 4th November 9:45-11am
Tuesday 10th November 9:45-11am.
Application to Enrol Form
We can only accept applications if you live in the catchment area (see image below).
Please ensure you submit your application to enrol with the following supporting documents:
- Proof of students residential address, eg. rates notice, water/phone/electricity bill, lease agreement
- Birth certificate or Passport
- Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR) Immunisation History Statement
When to start school
Your child can start Kindergarten at the beginning of the school year if they turn five on or before 31 July in that year. By law, all children must be enrolled in school by their sixth birthday.
When to start your child at school is an individual decision. You may want to discuss this with us or with your child's preschool teacher, carer or doctor.
Transition to school
We have a set of planned activities to assist your child to make a smooth transition to Kindergarten. Research indicates that children who settle quickly into school are more likely to be socially competent and achieve better results. Contact us to find out about our activities and how you can be involved.
Best Start Kindergarten Assessment
The best start assessment is a tool to help teachers assess your child's skills as they enter school, and to tailor teaching to their individual needs. Teachers will sit with your child when they start school to assess your child's literacy and numeracy skills so that they can develop an appropriate teaching program that caters for your child. Best Start interviews will be held late in January 2021. You will receive your interview day and time in the post, please allow 45 minutes for your interview.
