What to expect when starting Kindergarten

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Best Start

Before the students begin their learning in the classroom they will receive a Best Start Interview time. This is an individual assessment designed to identify each student's literacy and numeracy skills at the beginning of Kindergarten. Click here for more information.


Shortened Days

To get students off to the best start possible we reduce the length of the school day for the first few weeks. This allows students to transition to and from school outside of the peak times where the number of students can become overwhelming if they are not familiar with the school environment. Beginning school is also very tiring for students, as they are learning a lot of new routines, expectations and meeting lots of new people. We encourage plenty of rest, play and early nights to bed as they become accustomed to the school day and its expectations.

The First Weeks of Kindergarten

Students will be learning the school routines, expected behaviours and developing social skills as they make new friends at school. Kindergarten classes go on frequent walks around the school to familiarise themselves with their new environment and learn how to apply our school values of being Safe, Respectful and Responsible. We slowly introduce them to the playground and routines such as using the canteen, going to the Library and eventually attending school assemblies.

How to Help Prepare Your Child for School

One of the biggest things that can help children settle into primary school is the ability to do some things independently. Prior to starting school we recommend practising skills such as:

  • Getting dressed in their uniform

  • Putting on and taking off their jumper

  • Putting on school shoes

  • Packing their school bag

  • Opening up their own lunch box, drink bottle and food containers

  • Carrying their own belongings

  • Recognising their own name on belongings

  • Putting on a raincoat or paint shirt

  • Toileting themselves

  • Communicating if they are upset or need something

  • Listening to a story