Kindergarten at Warrawee Public School

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. Please find below important steps that take place to build a strong foundation for your child's learning journey at Warrawee PS.

Read the Getting ready for primary school guide for detailed tips and checklists.

Enrol your child

Click the link here to find out more information about how to enrol your child at Warrawee PS.

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School Tours

Take a tour of our school with our principal. See our many exciting play areas and visit some of our happy classrooms.

Kindergarten Information Night

In August each year, we host an information evening to provide you with more information about our school and the programs on offer, school readiness and how to prepare your child for school. There will also be opportunities for you to ask questions.

Kindergarten Orientation Sessions

During Term 4 our orientation sessions help children:

meet teachers and classmates
explore classrooms and playgrounds
practise simple routines

Parents and carers join information sessions to learn about daily schedules, uniforms, lunches and communication. Our P&C also host some playdates at local parks to encourage new friendships before school begins.

'Tell Me About Your Child' - Parent Interviews:

Before your child begins, all families meet with a principal or executive staff member. This is a time to share:

medical conditions or allergies
your child's strengths and interests
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.

Best Start Assessment

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.

How to prepare your child for starting school

Children are not expected to know any sounds or to be able to read before starting school. The best way to prepare your child for starting school is:

Speak positively about starting school and try to calm any nerves.

Discuss the sort of things that will happen at school.
Go for a walk past the school or point it out when driving past.
Arrange playdates with friends and provide opportunities for cooperative play.
Practise turn-taking and sharing.
Draw with a range of materials – pencils, crayons, textas.
Have conversations with your child.
Read stories to your child.
Encourage your child to get dressed independently.
Allow them to open and close food containers and feed themselves.
Try packing and carrying their own bag to preschool.
Your child should be able to go to the bathroom independently.

For more advice, see the Getting ready for primary school guide.

What to expect in Kindergarten

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.