Kindergarten

Your child will have access to a Kindergarten program developed to take advantage of the importance of learning in the early years – especially as the brain develops more at this stage than any other time in life! Through singing, dancing, playing games, role playing, building, creating, drawing and more your child will have access to rich play based immersion programs scaffolding them to develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.

We hope that your family has a long and happy association with our school.  Remember your child will learn best when they are supported by you. We encourage you to talk to your teacher on a regular basis and stay involved in your child’s learning. Along with strong, regular attendance, a strong partnership between home and school makes sure your child gets the best start to school.

Your child will have access to quality programs tailored to their developmental needs by our experienced teachers. Teachers take into account children’s experiences and backgrounds to ensure learning programs are targeted to meet their individual needs.

Teddy Bears Picnic

Each year our Kindy students participate in a Teddy Bears Picnic its a great time for parents to join us. Students bring a teddy bear from home and the days activities are centered around the bears and then a lovely picnic morning tea. 

Kindy Timetable

8.30 am	Classrooms open – parents please join your child to complete a table activity and a puzzle on the mat
8.45 am	School day commences – class hand bell will be rung to signal pack away and sit on the mat
	Indoor and outdoor activities
10.30am	Recess
	Indoor and outdoor activities
12.15pm	Lunch – packed lunchboxes
	Rest and indoor activities
3.00pm	Home time

 

Suggestions for Recess

·     Fruit	·      Vegetable
·     Cheese	·      Dried fruit
·     Plain crackers	·       Natural popcorn

We ask that you pack a healthy lunchbox to support our healthy food policy.

Lunch orders from School Canteen are available for Kindy students. Parents can order from the canteen, located in the Hall from 8.30am or online via QuickCliq –www.quickcliq.com.au 

Arriving and Departing

When you bring your child into the classroom, please wait with them until the teaching session begins.  To avoid your child becoming stressed or anxious, ensure that your child arrives at Kindergarten on time and is collected promptly. Students will be released at the end of the day to an adult. If your child is being collected by a Daycare provider please inform staff.

Please note that arrival and departure is through the doors opening into the main ECE playground.

Medical and Allergies

Does you child/ren have a medical condition, an allergy or require medication administered at school? It is vital that you inform us so we can provide the correct management if required whilst at school. See the office staff to complete the relevant medical forms relevant to your child..

Parking

There is a parent car park to the north of the Pre Primary. For safety reasons we ask you to please reverse park into the car park.  Please do not use the bus bays, the staff car park or the verge on Hall Road.

Picking up Students During School Hours

Students should only leave the school during lesson times for unavoidable appointments.  We ask that anyone picking a student at this time to please sign them out at the office or in their Kindergarten classroom.  For your child’s safety we do not release students from the school without being signed out.

Toys

Please discourage your child from bringing toys to Kindergarten. Toys brought to Kindergarten may end up lost, broken or become the cause of distress for all involved.

Attendance and Participation

At our school we are both highly sympathetic to and very understanding of legitimate illness among our students.

Research indicates that good attendance habits established in the early years of schooling translate to successful learning, beginning with Kindy.

If your child is absent from school, it is important for you to explain their absence as soon as they return or via email: [email protected] or direct to your child’s teacher. If there are any issues that impact upon your child’s attendance, please contact the school so that we are able to support you.

Parent/Guardian Help

Parent roster provides an opportunity for you to be involved in your child’s learning. While younger children are welcome it is often more enriching when alternative arrangements are made for babies and toddlers where possible to allow you quality interaction with your child. We encourage you to volunteer as often as you can to support your child in their start to schooling. The roster will be displayed on the classroom noticeboard.

Book List (school requirements)

1 x scrapbook (64 page not covered)
2 x paper towel 80M
1 x box tissues
1 x packet of washable thick textas
1 x packet of sponges
1 x 4 pack of highlighters
2 x glue sticks 8g
1 x packet magic eraser sponges (white)
1 x sunsmart legionnaire hat (available at canteen)
1 x communication folder (available from canteen)
1 x small cushion 

Please ensure your child’s name is clearly marked on the scrapbook, cushion and communication folder. All other items are shared and don’t need to be labelled.

Phase In

After feedback from the community, we have not planned a ‘phase in’ to Kindergarten, however, if you feel that your child would benefit from phasing in please speak to the classroom teacher or Principal to discuss a tailored transition for your child. Classroom teachers may approach parents if your child is not settling and negotiate a suitable timetable for all parties.