Classroom visits
The importance of a successful transition to school cannot be overstated. With this in mind, all Kindergarten students attending Murray Farm Public School in 2020 are warmly welcomed to come along and meet the Kindergarten teachers and have a taste of Kindergarten on two occasions. During this time your child will play, sing, listen to a story and play games. Teachers will use this time to get to know your child. Please place the following dates in your diary; we look forward to meeting you and your child. During the time the children are in the classroom, parents and caregivers are invited to attend information session in our school hall. Please avoid bringing younger siblings to these sessions as they can become restless and disruptive to others.
Best Start
All children come to school with different levels of literacy and numeracy. Some are familiar with books, can recognise letters, write their name or count to ten, while others have not yet learnt these skills. Our school, like all Department of Education schools, takes part in Best Start Interviews. Best Start is an opportunity for your child to have a one-on-one interview to gather information to guide the teaching of your child. This is not a test, but a conversation and there is no need to prepare your child for this interview.
The Best Start interview will run for approximately 40 minutes. During this time one of our lovely Kindergarten or support teachers will observe your child, read them a story and complete some fun activities. You will be given written feedback about what your child’s teacher has learnt about your child around the middle of Term 1, 2020.
You will receive a letter in the mail with further instructions in regarding the booking of your child’s interview before the end of the year.
Kindergarten 2020 First Day
Kindergarten students will begin school in early 2020
If your child will no longer be attending Murray Farm Public School or will be attending later than the Kindergarten start date, it is important that you notify the school by either email or telephone.