The Kindergarten classes for 2009 are KC, KR, KS, KW and KZ.

Kindergarten is an important year of schooling as children formally begin to develop their literacy and numeracy skills.

When to start your child at school is an individual decision. You may want to discuss this with us or with your child's preschool teacher, carer or doctor.

Transition to School

We have a set of planned activities to assist your child to make a smooth transition to Kindergarten. Research indicates that children who settle quickly into school are more likely to be socially competent and achieve better results. Contact us to find out about our activities and how you can be involved.

When to start school

Your child can start Kindergarten at the beginning of the school year if they turn five on or before 31st July in that year. By law, all children must start school by their sixth birthday.

Preparing for Kindergarten

The following documents will help you and your child adjust to their formal schooling.

Time to start school (PDF845KB) Information on preparing your child for Kindergarten.

The Best Start Assessment is a tool to help teachers assess your child's skills as they enter school, and to tailor teaching to their individual needs. Teachers will sit with your child when they start school to assess your child's literacy and numeracy skills so that they can develop an appropriate teaching program that caters for your child.