Kinder 2020

Thurgoona Public School  provides a caring atmosphere where children, parents and the community share in the learning process.

Children derive enjoyment through participation and involvement in a variety of activities, which allow  standards of excellence to be attained, according to the stages of individual development.

  

Our highly experienced and enthusiastic teaching and support staff promote and develop-

• Foundations for life-long learning
•  Leadership skills and social responsibility
• Successful sporting teams with a focus on healthy life-style
• Valued partnerships with parents and the wider community

We encourage the children in our care to adopt the school's motto - Learn to live and Live to learn

Kindergarten enrolments for 2018 are now being accepted.  Please call into our office and complete an enrolment form or click here for an Enrolment Form

Children may enrol in Kindergarten if they are five years of age before 1 August 2018.  Parents of children with birth dates in May, June and July are advised to seek advice from their Pre-school or school regarding their child's readiness.

Proof of age (Birth Certificate, Birth Registration Card or Passport) is required for all children commencing school.

A certificate stating immunisation status is also required in accordance with Department of Health regulations.

These must be submitted prior to the end of the orientation period.

School hours

School hours are 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, Monday to Friday.

School uniform

Children are encouraged to wear school uniform. Click here for Uniform Shop

Special programs

A number of special programs operate across the school:

• Computing lessons in our technology annex
• Specialist music lessons
• Reading Recovery for Year 1 students
• Support Program for children with learning difficulties
• Gifted and Talented Programs
• Social Skills Program
• Buddy Support Program
• Public Speaking 
• Debating
• Dance Ensemble - junior and senior
• Choir
• Chess Group
• Gardening Group

Kindergarten orientation

A structured orientation program is offered to all children seeking enrolment at Thurgoona Public School, to smooth the transition from pre-school and home to Kindergarten.

At Thurgoona this program includes:

• sessions at school to encourage children to separate happily from parents and carers;
• an individualised transition program for students with special education needs or disabilities (please let us know early so that this can be organised);
• close liaison with Thurgoona Preschool with visits by pre-schoolers to classrooms, playground, canteen and assembly. Please contact us if your child attends another Preschool to arrange visits;
• an introduction to school routines and facilities;
• a buddy system so that each new Kindergarten child starts school with an older "ready made" friend;
• an information evening for parents and carers;
• information packs for parents and students.
• a "getting to know you" coffee morning with other parents from our school at the beginning of 2018.

An orientation program is planned by the school to give children a "taste" of the Kindergarten year.

A session is also held for parents to help you prepare your child for school and to introduce you to support personnel available at our school.

Parents and children have found this program of great assistance in the smooth transition to school.

We do hope you and your child will be able to attend.

 

We would be happy to show you around our school at any time, please ring for an appointment.