Kindergarten Enrolments
Parents are requested to fill in enrolment forms and return them to the school during the year before the child is due to be enrolled. Proof of age must be shown before a child can be accepted into a Kindergarten class. Documentary evidence is to be provided by the sighting of an original Birth Certificate (NB. Not a photocopy). Immunisation Certificates must be sighted before enrolment.

All Kindergarten children can commence school at the beginning of the year if they turn 5 years on or before 31st July of that year.

Most children live within the prescribed boundaries for placement at our school. However, parents now have the right to apply for enrolment in a school of their choice other than the local school. A non-local application needs to be completed for out of area students. All details of this process will be explained by an executive member and office staff.

Preparing your child for School
The whole family has a responsibility in conveying a healthy attitude towards the Kindergarten child starting school with anticipation of happy days ahead. Encourage safe play at home, road safety and make your child aware of "stranger danger".

Your child should...
• know how to unwrap his/her lunch, especially with "cling wrap".
• know the difference between play lunch and "real" lunch.
• be able to undo his/her own bag and do it up again.
• know how to ask permission to go to the toilet and be able to use the toilet correctly.
• know how and when to wash his/her hands (before lunch, after the toilet and before coming into school after lunch).
• know his/her own name, address and telephone number.
• many children have never heard their surname called aloud, so perhaps you could use their full name occasionally to familiarise him/ her with it.
• know how to use a handkerchief properly.
• be able to do up buttons and (hopefully) shoe laces and take off and put on outer clothing without help.

Discourage "baby talk". Listen to your child and share conversation with him/her daily.

Make sure he/she has adequate sleep and rest (no late T.V. viewing) and a sensible amount of exercise and play in the fresh air.

Read your child a bedtime story regularly.

Requirements on Enrolment
It is suggested that pupils in K-Yr 2 have the following:
a) A school bag ("Back Packs" are recommended for better posture).
b) A rain coat and rain hat.
c) A painting shirt that is long enough to completely cover school uniform. One of dad's or mum's old T-shirts can be converted.
d) A plastic lunch box and drink bottle when lunch is brought from home.
e) A library bag 30 x 45 cm with drawstring.
f) A large A4 size pencil case for home/school readers.

Transfer of Pupils
If a pupil is transferring to another school, parents are requested to notify us beforehand and collect a transfer certificate from the office to take to the child's new school - immediately prior to leaving. Your child's work books can also be collected and taken with you, provided reasonable notice is given for these to be collected. In special circumstances (e.g. Mother in hospital and child living with a relative for several weeks) a pupil can attend another school on "Temporary Transfer" in which case the school should also be advised.

Family Court Orders
Where there is a court order (ie Residence Order/Contact Order/Specific Issues Order) for an enrolling or enrolled student the school is required to sight this document so that your child's best interests can be served if the parent with whom the child does not resides requires access to the child.