TE RITO PROGRAMME

AIM:

To offer a Transition Programme for 4-year old children and their families which enables us to learn about and support students and their needs to ensure they feel accepted and safe in the school environment; as they transition from Early Childhood to Primary School.

WE ENCOURAGE:

· Teachers, professionals working in partnership with parents for successful transition to school.

· The communication between school and early childhood setting for teachers and parents / caregivers.

Children have the opportunity to:

· Make new friends.

· Improve oral language.

· Learn new skills: – (eg: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, The Arts and Physical Activity)

· Practice Co-operation, Teamwork, Sharing and Kindness.

· Become more independent.

· Explore new environments - especially school.

· Transfer what they have learned in familiar environments to unfamiliar settings / activities and people.

· Learn classroom rules and routines.

· Experience new challenges.