Starting School @ LPS

Transition Sessions:

All sessions will be held 9.00 - 10.00am

Session 1: Wednesday 15 October (Literacy Focus)

Session 2: Wednesday 22 October (Numeracy Focus)

Session 3: Wednesday 29 October (Developmental Play Focus)

Session 4: Wednesday 5 November (Art/Craft Focus)

Session 5: Wednesday 12 November (Dramatic Play Focus)

Session 6: Wednesday 19 November (Gross Motor Focus & School Tour- Please wear a hat for this session.)

For sessions 3, 4, 5 & 6, learners are invited to bring a small snack and their water bottle to participate in ‘Refresh & Refuel’ time in the classroom.

2026 Kindergarten learners will meet at the Hall COLA (covered aread outside the school hall) at 9.00am where they will be escorted by Lapstone PS teachers to the Kindergarten rooms for their sessions.

Coffee and Chat sessions will be held for parents during the first 4 transition session times at the school hall.

Parent information sessions will be held during sessions 5 & 6 in the school hall.

Other optional visits:

Book Parade Friday 8 August 2.00-2.55pm (Lapstone PS School Hall)

Teddy Bear's Picnic Thursday 18 September 2.10-2.50pm. Come along with your teddy/soft toy and join our 2025 Kindergarten learners for an afternoon picnic. A packet of tiny teddies and a juice popper will be provided. (Top Grass Area outside the Library)

After school playdate at Adventure Playground  Thursday 11 December 3.00-4.00pm. Come along and meet other 2026 Kindergarten families.