Starting Kindergarten

The first year of school is vital for fostering a positive outlook on learning and developing essential skills that contribute to future success. We focus on facilitating a seamless transition for both the child and their family by taking the time to understand each child's unique background within a warm, nurturing, safe, and caring environment, ensuring that everyone feels valued and supported as they begin this exciting new chapter together.

Our Kindergarten program

Our Kindergarten program is thoughtfully designed to provide a strong foundation for your child's educational journey, focusing on both academic and social-emotional development. Each morning session is dedicated to literacy, followed by a middle session that emphasises numeracy skills. The final learning session encompasses a wide range of subjects, including history, geography, personal development, health, physical education, science, digital technologies, music, art, dance, and drama. Additionally, we enrich our program with excursions that provide real-world learning experiences, ensuring that each child's unique needs are met in a supportive and inclusive environment where they feel valued and confident as they learn and grow together with their peers.

Our Kindergarten children enjoy literacy learning through reading, writing, and speaking activities, which lay the foundation for their future success.

Our Kindergarten students are excited about their numeracy learning through hands-on and written activities involving numbers, space, measurement, patterns, and data.

Technological studies, encompassing coding and robotics, play a crucial role in our Kindergarten program by fostering creativity and problem-solving skills in our young learners.

Sport and fitness activities in kindergarten promote physical development, teamwork, and a love for movement through fun and engaging play-based learning experiences.

Learning through play in Kindergarten encourages children to explore, experiment, and develop critical social and cognitive skills in a happy and engaging environment.

Creative arts in Kindergarten, including visual art, dance, drama, and music, provide children with opportunities to express themselves, enhance their imagination, and develop essential skills through hands-on, collaborative experiences.

Kindergarten storytime is an engaging and interactive session designed to foster early literacy, imagination, and a love of reading among young children.

Excursions to places like zoos in Kindergarten enrich the learning experience by allowing children to explore and connect with the natural world, fostering curiosity and a deeper understanding of wildlife and conservation.

Our Kindergarten teachers

Our Kindergarten teachers are warm, kind, and compassionate individuals who are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for every child. They are experts in early literacy and numeracy, implementing dynamic teaching and learning programs tailored to meet the individual needs of each student, ensuring differentiated learning that supports every child's unique journey.

Elena Carling, Assistant Principal

Tiffany Edsea, Class Teacher

Janaya Quirk, Class Teacher

Our Kindergarten classrooms

Our Kindergarten classrooms are vibrant and inviting spaces designed to foster curiosity and a love for learning. Each classroom is equipped with a variety of resources and interactive learning areas that encourage exploration, creativity, and collaboration among students. With a focus on hands-on activities and dynamic play-based learning, our classrooms provide a supportive environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally as they begin this important stage of their education.

Our transition to school program

Our comprehensive transition to school program at Wollongong West Public School is designed to help children and their families navigate this new chapter smoothly, ensuring a safe, happy and supportive experience for children and their families.

Transition to school picnic

We invite prospective families to our Transition to School Picnic, a wonderful opportunity for your child to explore the school grounds in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. This event allows children to play and engage with their future classmates while parents and carers can meet our dedicated staff and connect with other families. Join us for an afternoon filled with fun activities, laughter, and the chance to build lasting friendships as we welcome you to our school community!

Date: Tuesday 2 September 2025

Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm

WoW Start program

We are excited to offer Transition to School sessions, where your child will have the chance to learn and play alongside their future classmates and Kindergarten teachers in a welcoming classroom environment. While the children engage in fun and educational activities, parents are invited to attend informative sessions with the Principal and Kindergarten Assistant Principal. During these sessions, parents will also hear from representatives of our before and after school care service, as well as our school canteen, providing valuable insights into our school programs, what to expect when starting school, and how to support your child's transition. This ensures you feel informed and empowered as you embark on this new journey together.

Dates and times:

Friday 12 September 2025 9:15am - 10:30am

Friday 19 September 2025 9:15am - 10:30am

Friday 24 October 2025 9:15am - 10:30am

Friday 31 October 2025 9:15am - 10:30am

Support for all children

We are dedicated to providing thorough support for all students, including those with additional needs, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance from the very start. Before your child begins Kindergarten and throughout the transition process, we arrange meetings with parents and external therapists to develop customised strategies. We also liaise with preschool teachers and our school psychologist to ensure ongoing support and a smooth transition. We encourage parents to reach out to the school as soon as possible to discuss these supports, so they can be in place from the moment your child starts Kindergarten.

Do you have questions about our transition to school program?

If you have questions about starting Kindergarten at Wollongong West Public School, please contact us.

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