Kindergarten Enrolment Interviews
Each family will have a scheduled interview to discuss their child’s transition to school. Each student will also receive a blue book bag with an information pack inside at the interview. These book bags are donated by the Kiama Public School P&C and will be used at school to share notes and homework for your child.
Dates:
Monday 4 November - Friday 8 November 2024
Kinder Playgroup
Several playgroups will be held throughout Term 4 for our new Kindergarten students. It is a great opportunity for children to meet each other and to familiarise themselves with the school setting.
Dates:
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Thursday 7 November 2024
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Thursday 21 November 2024
Playgroup times: Playgroups will begin at 2:00 pm and finish at 2:45 pm
Kindergarten Transition to School Class Dojo Posts
Throughout Term 4, Kindergarten families will receive Class Dojo posts with information about our school, staff and greater school community. This will be one main avenue for sharing information about starting school.
These posts will provide a platform for sharing information about any upcoming events, getting ready for school tips, a snapshot of our school and staff and information about community services that support the school. We also encourage families to join the School Bytes app.
• School Bytes
KPS Social media
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Kindergarten Orientation Sessions
Orientation sessions are held for students and their parents. During these orientation sessions Kindergarten students will participate in classroom activities with our current Kindergarten students and student buddies from year 2. Parents may have the opportunity to attend workshop sessions about starting school and school procedures, dependent on Department guidelines for school events at the time.
Dates:
Tuesday 26 November - Thursday 28 November 2024
Kindergarten Special Assembly
A special assembly, hosted by our current Kindergarten students, will be held for our incoming students.
Date:
Friday 29 November 2024
Best Start Kindergarten Assessment Bookings
Best Start Kindergarten Interviews will be scheduled by families via the School Interviews booking platform.
Learn more about the Best Start Kindergarten Assessment here.
Dates:
Wednesday 27 November - Wednesday 11 December 2024
Additional resources
The following resources may be helpful in getting your child ready to start school.
Getting ready for primary school (PDF 2.8MB) - a booklet with tips and checklists to help parents prepare their child for Kindergarten.
Daisy's First Day (PDF 5.5MB) - a children's book about Daisy the koala on her first day at primary school.
NSW Foundation Style writing guide (PDF 116.46KB).
Is my child ready for school?
Starting school is such a big step. How do I know if my child is ready?
The NSW Department of Education parent website School A to Z has spoken to a range of teachers about how to make the right decision for your child. Here are some of the key points and questions to ask:
- Children may enrol in Kindergarten at the beginning of the school year if they turn five years of age on or before 31 July in that year.
- All children must be enrolled in school by their age of 6.
- Are they physically ready?
- Are they socially and emotionally ready?
- Children don't need to read or write before they start school.
- Visit your local school and attend orientation days before you decide.
Go to the NSW Department of Education A to Z enrolment link for more details.
Applications for enrolment are available at the school office. Please ensure you have completed our 'Prospective enrolment' form so that we have your details and can send you any relevant information.