Starting School

Starting Kindergarten is a new adventure for you and your child. We want your child to be excited and proud to walk through the classroom door ready to take their place at school. Our Transition to Kindergarten Program helps ensure children and parents are well supported through the process.

Research suggests that children who have a positive start to school are more likely to engage well in their learning and school life. Our transition program will take place during October and November, for children and parents to attend. Parents will receive dates, times and information regarding this, prior to the sessions.

The aims of the Transition to Kindergarten Program are:

  • to help ensure a smooth transition for your child as they start school
  • to welcome new families to the school and to give parents the opportunity to find out more about how the school operates
  • to continue to build our relationship and partnership with sibling families
  • to network with other Kindergarten parents
  • to meet key teachers and people from Holy Family Catholic Primary School Lindfield

2024 Transition to Kindergarten Program

Event When Notes
Parent Information Night for Kindergarten 2024 Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Time: TBC
At this information evening, which will be held in the school library, we will provide information for Kindergarten 2025 and discuss the Group Transition Sessions (GTS).

At this time, we will note your preference of date for GTS 1, GTS 2 or GTS3.  All parents and children must also attend the WGTS 4.

Group Transition Session (GTS) 1 Thursday, 7 November 2024

Time: TBC

All children and their parents must attend either this date (school hall), Group Transition Session 2 or 3.

Please ensure that separate arrangements are made for younger siblings.

Group Transition Session (GTS) 2 Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: TBC
All children and their parents must attend either this date (school hall) or Group Transition Session 1 or 3.

Please ensure that separate arrangements are made for younger siblings.

Group Transition Session (GTS) 3 Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Time: TBC
All children and their parents must attend either this date (school hall) or Group Transition Session 1 or 2.  Please ensure that separate arrangements are made for younger siblings.
Whole Group Transition Session (WGTS) 4   Thursday, 21 November 2024
Time: TBC
All students and parents must attend.

Students will be taken to the Kindergarten classroom for an Orientation Session.

Parents will stay in the school hall for morning tea and a ‘get to know you’ with other Kindergarten 2025 parents.

All students must bring their morning tea as they will share this with you and their allocated Year 5/Year 6 buddy for 2025.

 

Before I go to Kindergarten Check List