PARENT INFORMATION

  TRANSITION FROM KINDER TO PRIMARY SCHOOL

Transition from kindergarten to primary school is an exciting, yet often daunting process for children and parents alike. Below are some tips to smooth the way for your child (and yourself!) to ensure their readiness for prep.

• Encourage your child to learn and recognise their full name.

• Foster confidence by giving your child simple responsibilities at home including: setting the table and making their bed.

• Where practical, walk your child to and from school, ensuring to use the school crossings.

• Try to read a story with your child everyday.

• Promote discussion with your child by asking about their daily activities and sequencing of daily events.

• Teach your child to tie their shoelaces.

• Supply easy to eat, nutritious lunches in packets or containers that your child can easily open.

• Promote independence by encouraging your child to carry their own bag, look after their belongings and hang up their own school bag in the supplied space.

• Ensure all school items including lunch box, drink bottles, hat and jumper are clearly named.

• Be mindful that your child has adequate rest. A tired child cannot learn effectively. Whilst sleep requirements vary with each indvidaul child, please ensure that your child has adequate sleep to be ready for the day ahead.

• Encourage positivity!

LEAP INTO LEARNING

 At Oatlands we offer a 'Leap into Learning' Program to transition students smoothly from Kinder to their first year of Prep. The 'Leap into Learning' program ensures your child is comfortable and familiar in their new surroundings prior to the new school year beginning. Our program introduces students to the rules and routines of a Prep classroom and includes activities such as getting to know each other games, cutting, drawing, jigsaw puzzles, singing and dancing. Your child will love coming to school each week, meeting new friends and playing games. Visit the school office to enrol for Leap Into Learning!

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS

 At the beginning of each year all classes/students are involved in developing a class mission and vision statement. This statement also contains class goal(s) and expectations for the year. By the end of week three it is planned that every student will take home (to their parents) a pamphlet or a written letter outlining the vision, mission and goals that they have developed in their class. A copy of each grade's pamphlet will also be available to view on the grade's blog.

The Start Up Program helps students and their teacher to focus on their personal and class goals for the year and assists to set a very positive tone both in the classroom and out in the school grounds.

 SCHOOL ZONING

Our school zone is available on Find My School hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones for 2021 onwards.

Students residing in this zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address.

The Department provides guidance through the School Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and the freedom to choose other schools, subject to facility limitations.

You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions on the Department’s website under School Zones.