Starting Kindergarten

Starting primary school is an exciting milestone for children and families. At Wiley Park Public School, we provide supportive orientation and transition programs to help your child feel safe, confident and ready to begin Kindergarten. We also work closely with parents and carers, so you feel informed, welcomed and prepared for this important step.

For practical advice and checklists, read the Getting ready for primary school guide.

Enrolment Interview

Before your child begins Kindergarten, families meet with our Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction, Ms Leventis. During this meeting, you will receive important information, including the dates and details of our Kindergarten Orientation Day and activities that take place in our Community Room, which you and your child may attend, to help your child transition into Kindergarten.

The enrolment interview also gives you an opportunity to share important information about your child, including their:

• interests and strengths
• medical conditions or allergies
• learning or additional support needs
• family circumstances or other information that may help us support them.

Interpreters can be arranged for families who require assistance. We want every child and family to feel known, valued, supported and included in our school community.

Kindergarten Orientation Day

Our Kindergarten Orientation Day helps children become familiar and comfortable with school by:

• meeting teachers and other children
• exploring classrooms and playground areas
• participating in fun learning activities
• practising simple classroom and school routines.

Parents and carers are invited to attend an information session on the day, about starting school at Wiley Park Public School. This session covers important topics such as school procedures, daily routines, school uniforms, communication with families and what to pack for lunch and recess.

Families will also receive an information pack with activities for children to complete and information booklets for parents, to help support their child’s transition to school. Children should wear comfortable play clothes and enclosed shoes to the orientation session. School uniform is not required on this day.

Kindergarten Orientation Session on Thursday, 22 October 2026:

9.10am – 10.30am

Morning Schedule

• 9.10am – Welcome & Sign-In
  Please meet staff in the school playground to sign your child in. Your child will receive a name tag with their allocated group. You will also receive a special Kindergarten Orientation Pack containing helpful information and resources to take home.
• 9.20am – Let the Adventure Begin!
  Our wonderful Student Leaders will escort the children to their allocated Kindergarten classrooms, where they will take part in fun-filled activities. Parents and carers will make their way to the Primary Hall for a presentation.

Our presentation will include:

• 10.30am – Morning Wrap-Up
  The presentation in the Primary Hall will conclude at 10.30am. Parents and carers will collect their child from their allocated group, outside the Kindergarten building.

Getting ready at home

You can help your child prepare for Kindergarten by encouraging independence and establishing simple routines. Support your child to practise:

• packing and unpacking their school bag
• opening and closing their lunch box and food containers
• dressing themselves
• using the bathroom independently and washing their hands
• recognising and writing their first name
• listening to and following simple instructions
• taking turns and asking an adult for help when needed.

For more advice, see the Getting ready for primary school guide.

The first day of Kindergarten in 2027 is Wednesday 3 February.

What to expect in Kindergarten

Learning and development

Kindergarten follows the NSW curriculum. Children build early skills in literacy, numeracy, creative arts, health and physical activity, science and technology. Learning through play also supports social, emotional and academic growth.

Daily routines

Children learn routines such as morning arrival, snack and lunch breaks, lining up, using bubblers and moving safely around the school. Teachers guide children as they settle in, but practising at home helps.

Best Start Assessment

At the start of the year, all Kindergarten children take part in the Best Start Assessment. This is a friendly, one-on-one activity where teachers learn about your child’s literacy and numeracy skills. It is not a test and needs no preparation.

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