Transition to Kindergarten
Starting school is a big step for children and families. Our school runs orientation and transition activities to help your child feel ready for Kindergarten and to support you as parents and carers.
Read the Getting ready for primary school guide for detailed tips and checklists.
Before your child starts Kindergarten
Enrolment interview
Before your child begins, all families meet with our principal. This is a time to share:
- medical conditions or allergies
- learning support needs
- family circumstances that may affect your child’s start
We want every child to feel safe, supported and included in school life.
Kindergarten orientation and information sessions
Our orientation sessions help children:
- meet teachers and classmates
- explore classrooms and playgrounds
- practise simple routines
Parents and carers join information sessions to learn about daily schedules, uniforms, lunches and communication. If you need an interpreter, let us know.
Skills your child will need for school
Give your child a head start by practicing the skills they will use in kindergarten:
- Recognising his or her name and belongings
- Writing his or her name
- Putting on and taking off clothing items such as jumpers, jackets, shoes and socks
- Packing and unpacking their bag
- Packing up own toys
- Blowing their nose and handwashing
- Using the toilet and/or urinal without help
- Open and closing food containers
- Drinking from bubblers
- Ensure your child knows how to make a polite request
How you can help your child settle into school
The following suggestions may help you to support your child to settle comfortable and confidently into school:
- Talk to your child about school in a positive manner
- Show interest in what your child does at school
- Read to your child every day and let them see your reading
- Ask your child "What was something good that happened at school today? What was hard?"
- Display your child's schoolwork at home
- Let your child play with school friends after school and/or on weekends
- Encourage independence and self-reliance
- Help your child to be a good listener
- See that your child gets 9 to 11 hours of sleep during the school week
- Discuss social issues to help your child problem solve
Please remember that your child needs your support, encouragement and time to develop at his or her own rate.
Use the learning outcome cards below to unpack learning in relation to the early years curriculum and show how this learning links to learning at school.
Daisy's First Day
Video reading and eBook from the NSW Department of Education
A Special Place
Kindergarten Open Days
Join our up coming Kindergarten open days
Open Day Evening
Date: March 10th
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Open Day Morning
Date: April 1st
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Contact us for more information.
What to expect in Kindergarten
Learning and development
Kindergarten follows the NSW curriculum. Children build early skills in literacy, numeracy, creative arts, health and physical activity, science and technology. Learning through play also supports social, emotional and academic growth.
Daily routines
Children learn routines such as morning arrival, snack and lunch breaks, lining up, using bubblers and moving safely around the school. Teachers guide children as they settle in, but practising at home helps.