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What is the start date for Kindergarten 2026?
What is the start date for Kindergarten 2026?
The first full day for Kindergarten students in 2026 will be Monday 2nd February.
The first full day for Kindergarten students in 2026 will be Monday 2nd February.
What does my child need to start Kindergarten?
What does my child need to start Kindergarten?
Your child will need a back pack, lunch box, drink bottle & broad brim hat for school each day.
The school will supply your child with a school hat and library bag.
What should I pack in my child's lunch box?
What should I pack in my child's lunch box?
We break to eat three times a day at school.
10.00 - fruit break. Please pack a piece of fruit or vegetable that is cut up and easy to eat in the classroom.
11.00 - recess.
1.00 - lunch.
Don't forget a drink bottle full of water. We now have water refill stations around the school to make topping up your drink bottle easy and fun.
If you want more information on healthy lunch box ideas click on this link.
What does the school uniform look like?
What does the school uniform look like?
The fair Discipline code adopted by the school community supports the wearing of school uniform because it:
Encourages pride in the school. We would like all students to be proud of belonging to Batemans Bay Public School
Assists in the maintenance of tone and good conduct
Reduces to a minimum, the undesirable distinctions between children because of clothing.
Please assist in safeguarding your child’s clothes by attaching name tags to all items of clothing.
The P&C operates our uniform shop. Please contact the school office for hours of operation. The wearing of our school uniform, including a blue hat, is deemed a necessary part of our school’s Fair Discipline Policy.
Children are encouraged to wear school uniform to promote school pride and self-esteem and to minimise discrimination. Uniforms are available to purchase from the school canteen on Tuesdays 8.30am-9.30am & Fridays 8.30-10.00am or using the FlexiSchools App.
School Hats
School Hats
Each child is given a school hat when they enrol. School hats must be worn by all students during play and sports times following our sun safety program. Additional hats can be purchased from the canteen.
What if my child is sick?
What if my child is sick?
Attendance at school is compulsory. If a child is absent from school, their absence must be explained by way of a written note to the teacher explaining the reason for the absence. The note should be sent on the day the child returns to school. The class roll is a legal document and the reasons for absences must be recorded by the teacher. If you are planning an absence of 5 days or longer please obtain a form from the school office.
Can my child catch the bus?
Can my child catch the bus?
All Primary children travelling in excess of 1.5 km and all Infant children are entitled to free bus travel to and from school provided they use the bus on a regular basis, as the Government fee is paid per term. Applications for bus passes are available from the school office or www.transportnsw.info
For associated with bus travel contact Priors Bus Service on 44724040 or click on the picture to go directly to their website.
We recommend that Kindergarten students don't catch the bus in Term 1 unless they have an older sibling or family member to help them. If you have concerns of need support, speak to your child's teacher.
Does the school have a canteen?
Does the school have a canteen?
The school canteen is open for recess and lunch from Monday through to Friday. The P&C Association provides a healthy canteen which operates daily to provide wholesome lunches for our children with all profits going to support the school. Lunch order bags are available from the canteen at 10c each.
You can now order lunches online using the FlexiSchools App.
What about after school care?
What about after school care?
The Eurobodalla Shire Council run an After School program called OOSH Kids. It is available Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm on site at Batemans Bay Public School.
There are lots of activities for kids to experience from games and sports, quiet activities, craft, arts, puzzles and creative play. A healthy afternoon tea is provided. Click on the picture to link to the Council website for more information.
Is there homework in Kindergarten?
Is there homework in Kindergarten?
No. We do not expect Kindergarten students to complete weekly homework tasks. You can support your child's learning in many ways:
#1 - during Term 1 we run a program called Nighttime Tales where we ask parents to read a story to their child each day. Each class has a small library of books handpicked by our librarian that make good bedtime stories.
#2 - starting Term 2 we have a Phonics At Home Program where children will now bring home a words and books that they can read to you, with your loving support.
What time does school start?
What time does school start?
Supervision of students begins from 8.25am. Students should not arrive until this time. During the morning time until 8.55am, children will be supervised under the covered area (COLA) or on the basketball courts. Any children who arrive after the bell time at 8.55am should be accompanied by an adult and must come to the office for a late note which documents their time of arrival at school. This is then taken to the class teacher.
N.B. Kindergarten drop off and pick up times may vary during the first weeks of school. More information to come.
P&C flyer.pdfHow can I get involved?
How can I get involved?
Our Parents and Citizens’ Association is a forum for participation in discussion and decision making. The P&C raise funds for the purchase of teaching and learning resources and offer guidance, support and expertise in the development of school facilities, policies and curricula. P&C meetings are held in the staffroom on the first Thursday of each month starting at 7pm. All parents and citizens are welcome.
How does the school communicate with me?
How does the school communicate with me?
The school has many forms of communication with families and the wider community.
Our school Facebook page shows regular school updates and information about events.
The BBPS Kindergarten Transition Page is a closed group that will provide you with up-to-date information for before your child starts school.
The school uses Sentral Parent App as the main method of communication with parents. You will receive information on how to set up your account during the early weeks of school.
During the first few weeks of Kindergarten you will have the opportunity to have a Get To Know You Interview with your child's teacher where you will receive a parent feedback information sheet regarding your child's best start assessment.
Formal School reports are written twice a year and parent teacher interviews are available at any time by booking an appointment.
Appointments can be made to speak to teachers, executive and support staff by calling the school on 02 4472 4059.
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