Kindergarten Parent Information Event. Is my child ready for school? Age - turn 5 by 31st July -but all students must start by their 6th birthday -you

Kindergarten Kindergarten Parent Parent

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Kindergarten Kindergarten Parent Parent

Information Information EventEvent

Is my child ready for school?Is my child ready for school?Is my child ready for school?Is my child ready for school?

Age - turn 5 by 31st JulyAge - turn 5 by 31st July-but all students must start by but all students must start by

their 6th birthdaytheir 6th birthday-you will need to provide a copy of their birth certificate or you will need to provide a copy of their birth certificate or

passport.passport.

Here is a sample of skills suitable for most children starting Here is a sample of skills suitable for most children starting Kindergarten. Starting school may be just a little easier if Kindergarten. Starting school may be just a little easier if

they have these skills. Encourage your child to attempt the they have these skills. Encourage your child to attempt the things mentioned below, BUT DON’T WORRY IF YOUR CHILD things mentioned below, BUT DON’T WORRY IF YOUR CHILD CAN’T DO ALL OF THEM. Talk to the Kindergarten teacher, CAN’T DO ALL OF THEM. Talk to the Kindergarten teacher,

and together you can support and assist your child’s and together you can support and assist your child’s learning. learning.

LanguageLanguageLanguageLanguage

•Talks to other people about familiar objects and eventsTalks to other people about familiar objects and events•answer and asks simple questionsanswer and asks simple questions

•makes needs knownmakes needs known•follows simple instructionsfollows simple instructions

•uses books for enjoyment or for looking at picturesuses books for enjoyment or for looking at pictures•can make up own story when looking at picturescan make up own story when looking at pictures

•identifies pictures in books, magazines or television or video’sidentifies pictures in books, magazines or television or video’s•joins in singing familiar songsjoins in singing familiar songs

•Uses a variety of things (pens, pencils, textas, paintbrushes etc to draw, scribble Uses a variety of things (pens, pencils, textas, paintbrushes etc to draw, scribble write)write)

•Being able to write their own name in lower case letters Being able to write their own name in lower case letters

CognitiveCognitiveCognitiveCognitive

*Recognise own name in print*Recognise own name in print

*Recognise colours*Recognise colours

*Count items 1- 10*Count items 1- 10

*Name simple shapes *Name simple shapes

*Draw a person*Draw a person

*Copy a pattern which has 3 different items eg. Beads,blocks, pegs.*Copy a pattern which has 3 different items eg. Beads,blocks, pegs.

*Uses words like - all, many, more, less, above, below.*Uses words like - all, many, more, less, above, below.

Personal / Social SkillsPersonal / Social SkillsPersonal / Social SkillsPersonal / Social Skills

*uses toilet independently*uses toilet independently

*adapts to unfamiliar settings and new experiences*adapts to unfamiliar settings and new experiences

*can finish a task, and tidies up afterwards*can finish a task, and tidies up afterwards

*plays co-operatively with other children - shares and takes turns*plays co-operatively with other children - shares and takes turns

*can sit still and listen to a story for a few minutes*can sit still and listen to a story for a few minutes

*is responsible for their own belongings*is responsible for their own belongings

*can manage most aspects of dressing (except shoe laces)*can manage most aspects of dressing (except shoe laces)

*can manage lunch routine eg Unwrapping sandwich, opening drinks especially *can manage lunch routine eg Unwrapping sandwich, opening drinks especially popperspoppers

Physical Skills• Shows an interest in fine motor skills eg cutting, drawing,

pasting• Uses scissors to cut along a straight line• Holds a pencil correctly and enjoys drawing or colouring• Runs well without falling over• Jumps with both feet together• Manages steps confidently• Hops• Climbs confidently on outdoor equipment, catches and throws

a large ball

What can I do to help prepare What can I do to help prepare my child for school?my child for school?

What can I do to help prepare What can I do to help prepare my child for school?my child for school?

•Visit your school with your childVisit your school with your child•Be positive about school and learningBe positive about school and learning•Talk with your child about schoolTalk with your child about school•Provide a variety of play material - water, mud, sand, paper, pens, paint, ballsProvide a variety of play material - water, mud, sand, paper, pens, paint, balls•Give lots of praise - children respond to positive messagesGive lots of praise - children respond to positive messages•Have lots of patienceHave lots of patience•Be consistentBe consistent

First DaysFirst DaysFirst DaysFirst Days

*Organise a meeting place for after school.*Organise a meeting place for after school.

*Be calm, organised and be positive.*Be calm, organised and be positive.

*Bring your child to school, take to the teacher and say goodbye.*Bring your child to school, take to the teacher and say goodbye.

*Try not to be upset in front of your child. Organise to go out with a friend.*Try not to be upset in front of your child. Organise to go out with a friend.

*If your child is upset - it is better that you leave and they will settle much *If your child is upset - it is better that you leave and they will settle much quicker. quicker.

You may ring the office to find out if they have settled.You may ring the office to find out if they have settled.

*School can be exhausting - so early nights, a good breakfast, healthy lunch, and *School can be exhausting - so early nights, a good breakfast, healthy lunch, and a a

snack after school.snack after school.

School Entry Cut-Offs by StateSchool Entry Cut-Offs by StateSchool Entry Cut-Offs by StateSchool Entry Cut-Offs by State

DET Enrolment PolicyDET Enrolment PolicyDET Enrolment PolicyDET Enrolment Policy

*A student should be enrolled in one school only at any given time.

*Children are entitled to be enrolled at the government school that is designated for the intake area within which the child’s home is situated and that the child is eligible to attend.

*Parents may seek to enrol their child in the school of their choice.

*Schools are required to have a written policy which states the grounds on which non-local enrolments will be accepted.

* The primary criteria for acceptance of non-local enrolments will include theavailability of appropriate staff and permanent classroom accommodation..

Where will we enrol our child?Where will we enrol our child?Where will we enrol our child?Where will we enrol our child?

Will depend on a number of factors including:

*A student’s educational needs

*the expressed desires of parents and caregivers

*The capacity of the system to provide the level of support services required generally and at a particular location and

*the availability of support services at alternative locations.

Enrolment CeilingsEnrolment Ceilings Enrolment CeilingsEnrolment Ceilings

Each school will establish an enrolment ceiling, based on available permanentaccommodation.

Demountables are not usually counted towards the enrolment ceiling unlessreplacement accommodation is under construction.

No additional accommodation (permanent or demountable) will be provided to

caterfor increased enrolments resulting from non-local placements

Criteria for Non-local Enrolment Applications

Criteria for Non-local Enrolment Applications

* proximity and access to the school* siblings already enrolled at the school

* access to single-sex education* medical reasons

* safety and supervision of the student before and after school* availability of subjects or combinations of subjects

* special interests and abilities* compassionate circumstances

* structure and organisation of the school..

Government Pre-school Classes

Government Pre-school Classes

*A number of government schools contain pre-school classes.

*Children are eligible for enrolment in pre-school classes from the beginning of the

school year if they turn four years of age on or before 31 July in that year.

*Enrolment may continue throughout the year as vacancies occur butsome schools do not enrol into preschool after the conclusion of term 3.

Kindergarten Enrolment

Kindergarten Enrolment

*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.

*Documentation providing proof of age, such as a birth certificate or passport, is

required on enrolment.

*The enrolment of eligible children in the Kindergarten year is to commence within the first week of the school year but in larger schools the principal may plan for the enrolments to occur over a number of days with all Kindergarten

enrolments being completed by the end of week two of the school year.

Enrolment of Students with Special Learning Needs

Students with Disabilities 1



* The Department of School Education provides a range of services and resources to support the education of students with disabilities. These include:

* targeted funding, specialist teachers and consultancy services to supportstudents enrolled in regular classes

•special classes within regular schools

•special schools

•modifications to buildings to facilitate access

•provision of specialised equipment and technology

* special transport services.





The decision on where to enrol a student with a disability, and with what level ofsupport, will depend on a number of factors, including:

*the student’s educational needs*the expressed desires of parents and caregivers

*the capacity of the system to provide the level of support services required generally and at a particular location and

*the availability of support services at alternative locations.

In many situations it will be possible to enrol a student with a disability at the desired

school with the necessary level of specialist support.

In some circumstances thelevel of support required, or the specialist nature of that support, will necessitate

alternative enrolment options being provided.





When a student with a disability presents for enrolment, it is the responsibility of the principal to ensure that an appraisal of the student’s educational needs is carried out. For some students appraisal will have occurred as part of a planned transition process. For others, the appraisal will take place at the time enrolment is sought.

Appraisals will involve parents or caregivers and will entail consideration of the student’s support needs in areas such as curriculum, mobility, social skills, personal care and communication.

It will often involve consideration of supporting documentation from medical practitioners and other health and education professionals.

District special education consultants are available to assist in this process, in particular, to identify the resources which may be available to support the enrolment. Requests for enrolment in special classes or special schools are considered by a district placement panel.

Refusal of Enrolment


Principals may refuse enrolment of a student on the grounds of previously documented violent behaviour

if there is evidence that the student has not learned

the appropriate skills to manage this behaviour



Principals may refuse enrolment of a student on the grounds of previously documented violent behaviour

if there is evidence that the student has not learned

the appropriate skills to manage this behaviour

At Cambridge Park P SAt Cambridge Park P SAt Cambridge Park P SAt Cambridge Park P S

*Orientation Program*Orientation Program

*Parent Meeting*Parent Meeting

*Open Door Policy*Open Door Policy

*Parent helpers for reading groups, sport , excursions*Parent helpers for reading groups, sport , excursions

*Parent Teacher conferences and written report in June and written *Parent Teacher conferences and written report in June and written report atreport at

the end of Term 4the end of Term 4

*Weekly sport, fitness lessons, dancing weekly and skill based activities.*Weekly sport, fitness lessons, dancing weekly and skill based activities.

*Public Speaking*Public Speaking

Starting School CalendarStarting School CalendarStarting School CalendarStarting School Calendar

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A Special PlaceWritten by Lynn Garlick Illustrated by Prerna Bhaskar

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Kindergarten Parent Information Event. Is my child ready for school? Age - turn 5 by 31st July -but all students must start by their 6th birthday -you