A Strong Start

Starting School:

A Big Milestone for Your Child and Family

Starting school is an exciting and important milestone for your child and your family. As your child moves into a more formal learning environment, we understand that this transition can be both challenging and exciting. Our school is here to support you and your child every step of the way.

You play a vital role in preparing your child for school and helping our school get ready to welcome them. To support you through this transition, we encourage you to:

• Talk with your child about starting school and what to expect
• Help them understand the changes and feel confident
• Encourage them to express and explore their feelings
• Support them in making new friends and building positive relationships
• Empower them to develop independence and readiness for their big school journey

Together, we can make the start of school a positive and rewarding adventure for your child.

Welcome to Winmalee Public School - a place where learning becomes an exciting adventure.

Winmalee Public School Orientation Program: Preparing Your Child for a Smooth Start to School

At Winmalee Public School, we offer a proven and successful Orientation Program designed to help both you and your child become familiar and comfortable with our school before starting Kindergarten.

When: Throughout October and November, over 4 Tuesdays

Who: You and your child are warmly invited to join us

What to Expect:

• Week 1: Treasure Hunt Your child will explore the school grounds with a buddy while completing a fun Treasure Hunt. This helps them get to know their new environment in an exciting and interactive way.
• Weeks 2 to 4: Classroom Activities Your child will participate in engaging activities, storytime, and crafts in our Kindergarten classrooms. Our teachers use this time to help your child enjoy their first classroom experience while observing their skills, such as social interactions, fine motor skills, and attention to tasks.

Parent Orientation: While your child is engaged in activities, you will have the opportunity to tour the school, visit our Kindergarten classrooms, and see firsthand where your child will be learning and playing.

Supporting Your Transition: In the following weeks, we also provide practical information and support to help you prepare for school start, including:

• Establishing daily routines
• Crafting healthy lunch boxes
• Encouraging a love of reading
• Communicating with our school community
• Understanding and managing separation anxiety
• Accessing support through our Winmalee HUB
• Strategies to help your child transition happily and confidently to school

Our Orientation Program is designed to make starting school a positive, exciting, and smooth experience for your whole family. We look forward to welcoming you to Winmalee Public School!

Information for Parents and Carers

Here are some resources and links that you may find helpful throughout this journey.

Starting primary school

Information for parents and carers

Support for Children with Disability and Additional Needs

We understand that some children may require extra support to help them transition smoothly into school. Your child’s learning and support needs might be identified before they start school or at any time during their schooling.

If you would like to discuss additional learning support or how we can best meet your child’s individual needs, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are committed to partnering with you to ensure your child receives the support they need to thrive at Winmalee Public School.

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