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. We are committed to ensuring a wonderful and positive school experience for all learners.

Getting ready for school

Help your child through the transition by:

• encouraging them to explore their feelings
• helping them connect to their school
• supporting them in building friendships and relationships

• empowering them to build their confidence and independence.

Support your child to transition to primary school with our Getting ready for primary school guide.

School Tours

We host regular school tours with our Principal and Kindergarten Assistant Principal. For the incoming Kindergarten cohort (or any family wishing to find you more and plan ahead), the tour details are below.

Come along and have a wander through our spacious school, see our facilities and experience our wonderful classrooms in action. Ask as many questions you like!

Alternatively, you are welcome to book a private tour with our principal at a time that suits you.

Playgroups

The importance of a positive transition to school is well-recognised. It is one of the most significant events in the lives of young children and their families. It is important for each child's wellbeing and ongoing educational and social success. Transition to school provides an ideal opportunity to connect with families and support them to become active participants in their child's learning.

Our Playgroup is designed to foster early social learning skills in a nurturing setting. You will meet other parents and children who are starting school the following year. Running each school term, this program gently introduces your child to the school environment, helping them build confidence,make new friends and become familiar with routines, classrooms and staff.

Parents or cares stay with their child during Playgroup and younger siblings are welcome.

Kindergarten Orientation

Our Kindergarten Orientation Program is designed to help our youngest learners feel confident, excited and ready to begin their school journey. Through engaging activities, play-based learning and opportunities to explore, children build friendships and ease into the transition to school. This supportive program ensures a positive start for both children and families as they take their first steps into school life.

As part of the program, we also host a Parent Information Session, providing families with valuable insights into school routines, expectations, and ways to support their child’s transition to Kindergarten.

Together, this program ensures a positive and supportive start for every child and their family.

Our 2026 Orientation Program (for children starting Kindergarten in 2027) details:

We meet under the shade sails at 9.30 am and conclude at 10.45 am
Tuesday 3rd November - Student Orientation Session 1 + Parent Information Session (in the library)
Tuesday 10th November - Student Transition Session 2 + Parent morning tea

Meet the Principal, meet the OOSH Care team (before/after/vacation care), meet our P&C for canteen/uniform/P & C information, our Assistant Principals and Kindergarten teachers. Ms Goldie, our Kindergarten Assistant Principal and teacher will present to you on preparing your child for school as well as explaining the Best Start Assessment and the first BIG DAY! You will receive a Kindergarten information package and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Note that you are required to stay at school for the duration of both orientation sessions.

Please remember to send in a sunhat, a piece of fruit and a drink each day!

At St Ives Park Public School, we provide a nurturing and positive start to school.

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