Our Early Childhood team create rich learning environments that are connected to children’s needs, talents, and interests. All children engage in learning that promotes confident and creative individuals and successful lifelong learners. All children are active and informed members of our community with knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.

KINDERGARTEN DAYS AND TIMES

Term 1 and 2

Tuesday and Thursday’s

Term 3 and 4

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday’s

Drop off: Our Kindergarten and Pre-Primary gates and classroom doors open at 8:30am to enable students to be settled and ready to learn. We encourage you to stay and read or complete an activity with your child during the first 15 minutes of the day. Being on time each morning provides a great start for both students and teachers.

Pick up: Department of Education policy states that a Kindergarten and Pre-Primary children must be dismissed to a responsible person. Please collect your child promptly at 3.15pm (2:30pm on Wednesday’s), as they may become upset if left waiting.

GETTING READY FOR KINDERGARTEN AND PRE-PRIMARY

First Day of School

• Please bring your child’s stationery requirements on the first day.
• Individual stationery items such as pencils and textas do not need to be named, but please name books and folders.

Uniform Policy and Dress Code

• The school uniform is a requirement for Kindergarten & Pre-Primary students.
• Please allow your child to wear velcro or slip-on shoes until they can tie their own shoelaces.
• Clothes need to be easily managed for toileting and to encourage self-management skills.
• Please keep a spare set of clothes and underwear in your child’s school bag as messy play and accidents are common.
• A school bag which is large enough to have their lunch box and a spare change of clothes is recommended. It also needs to be easy for your child to carry and access.
• Please clearly label all clothing, shoes, hats and bags with your child’s full name.
• Please apply sunscreen before your child comes to school each day.
• Children must bring a hat every day for outside play.

Lunch and Snacks

• Students need to bring a water bottle every day, with their name on it.
• Please ensure it is filled with water (no juice or cordial please).
• Students sit together for a healthy snack and this is an important part of our program.
• Students have two eating breaks.
• Please pack morning snack and lunch in two separate containers.
• Morning snack could include 1 – 2 pieces of fresh fruit (cut up if necessary) or raw vegetable sticks and 1 – 2 other healthy snacks, such as crackers, cheese or yoghurt.
• Please provide your child with a nutritional and healthy lunch – please avoid chips, cake and processed foods if possible.
• All food must be brought to school in a named lunch box.
• Please be aware of bringing nut and egg products in school lunches as there may be some children in your class that are allergic.
• The children are given adequate time to eat their lunch.
• All remaining lunch is put back in their lunch boxes so you have an idea of how much, and what, has been eaten.
• Please check that your child can open/close their own lunch box independently.
• In warmer weather, please provide an icepack in your child’s lunch.

EXTRA INFORMATION FOR KINDERGARTEN & PRE-PRIMARY

Parent / Family Help Roster

• Boyup Brook District High School Early Childhood classes welcome parent help as an important part of developing community relationships. Class teachers will have more information on this at their class meeting in Term One.

Assisting Boyup Brook District High School

The development of children is a shared responsibility between the school and parents/carers. You can assist our school and your child’s educational development by:

• Being on time to drop off and pick up from school.
• Ensuring that all absences are explained.
• Notifying the Principal if you plan on being away for an extended period (more than 3 school days).
• Discouraging your child from bringing toys to school (unless requested by the teacher).
• Promptly reading, signing and returning (if necessary) all forms and notes.
• Routinely read the school newsletter and any other notices that may be displayed or sent home.
• Keeping up regular contact with your child’s teacher.
• Any concerns (health, educational, family) should be discussed at your earliest convenience.
• Making a time in advance to privately discuss more complex and/or confidential matters.
• The first few weeks can be a big adjustment for the students – please ensure they receive adequate sleep (3 - 6 year old children should average 10 - 12 hours sleep per night).

Finally: Preparing For Kindergarten and Pre-Primary

The first day of school can be an anxious experience for both you and your child. Here are some tips to get ready for starting the new school year:

• Join our Pre-Kindy program prior to the year of commencing Kindergarten.
• Go past the school and talk to your child about how they will soon be going there, the exciting things they will do, and the friends they will make.
• Check that your child has all the listed requirements and is ready for the first day.
• Explain that Mum/Dad or a Caregiver will drop them off and then pick them up when school has finished.
• Practice at home, having morning tea and lunch using their lunch box.