Kindergarten

Kindergarten is an exciting time because it is the very beginning of your child’s school life. It is a year when school routines are established and your child can explore, play and make friends. The educational programs we devise and deliver, build on your child’s prior experiences and help them to become independent learners. Our dedicated teachers provide opportunities for students to learn social and academic skills through play, structured Literacy and Numeracy programs as well as active involvement with peers.

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"Oran Park Public School made starting kindergarten a wonderful experience for our child. The caring teachers and friendly environment helped them feel comfortable and excited to learn from day one. We truly appreciate the school’s support in making this important transition so smooth and positive."— Kindergarten parent, Oran Park Public School

Starting Kindergarten

A smooth transition to school sets the foundation for a positive learning experience. With supportive teachers, a welcoming environment, and open communication, children feel confident and excited to begin their educational journey.

Our program includes:

• Orientation sessions where children meet teachers, make friends and explore classrooms
• Parent information night and Kinder Expo to answer questions for a smooth start to school

Information on orientation will be provided to families of enrolled students.

Tips to be ready for Kindergarten

• speak to your child about the routines for getting to and from school

• discuss lunch options and practise opening and closing lunch boxes and drink bottles, unwrapping food and opening packets

• encourage sharing and taking turns in play

• read books together about school and making friends

• help your child to recognise and write their name

• label all your child's belongings (including hats, bottles and uniforms)

• pack a spare pair of clothes in case of accidents

• talk about feelings with your child and keep school talk positive

• try on school uniforms

• practise using the locks in cubicle toilets in public bathrooms

• work on your child's independence

  • learning to tie shoelaces
  • putting clothing and shoes on an off
  • finding their own belongings
  • carrying own school bag
  • being able to use a toilet unassisted

Learning in Kindergarten

Kindergarten is where we lay the foundation for future success. We follow the NSW Early Stage 1 curriculum with engaging hands-on activities across:

• English
• Mathematics
• Creative Arts
• Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
• Science and Technology
• Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)

We use a combination of explicit teaching, play-based learning and targeted support programs to ensure every child makes strong progress.