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.

Enrolment Process

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Our dedicated staff are here to support you throughout the enrolment process, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for all families. From answering your questions to guiding you through the necessary steps, we are committed to helping you join our school community with ease and confidence. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help!
Enrol Online
Begin your enrolment journey by completing an Online Enrolment Application. Whether you are in our designated catchment area or wishing to apply as an out-of-area applicant, head to our enrolments page to start your application now.
Visit the School
Our wonderful office staff will be in touch to arrange sighting of original documents and to follow up on any other supporting documents required.
Enrolment Interview

Before your child begins, all families meet with our Principal or member of executive staff. 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 Transition

Once enrolment is complete, your child will be invited to attend transition sessions at school. Our transition sessions help children:

  • meet teachers and classmates
  • explore classrooms and playgrounds
  • practise simple routines

What to expect in Kindergarten

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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 practicing at home helps.

Best Start Assessment

At the start of the year, all Kindergarten children take part in the Best Start Assessment.This is a friendly, one-on-one activity where teachers learn about your child's literacy and numeracy skills. It is not a test and needs no preparation.

Getting ready at home

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Communication
  • Initiate and sustain a conversation with adults and other children.
  • Speak clearly and audibly and maintain eye contact.
  • Speak without shouting or whispering.
  • Understand requests and seek clarification.
  • Carry out three directions in sequence.
  • Talk reciprocally with peers and take part in conversation.
  • Listen attentively and answer questions in a group situation.
Fine Motor and Cognitive Skills
  • Recognise own first name.
  • Hold a pencil in an appropriate grip.
  • Draw recognisable pictures of people.
  • Complete puzzles.
  • Use scissors.
  • Name primary and secondary colours.
  • Attempt to solve problems independently.
  • Describe concepts e.g big/small, more/less, same/different.
  • Concentrate on a story being told in a group setting.
Gross Motor and Orientation Skills
  • Move about confidently at preschool.
  • Manage changes in the environment independently, e.g stairs,
  • obstacles, uneven ground.
  • Understand spatial concepts, e.g up/down, left/right.
  • Catch and throw a ball with a partner.
  • Kick a ball.
  • Play actively with friends.
  • Understand the need for safety, e.g roads, heights.