Kindergarten 2026 Transition to School Information and Key Dates for Your Diary
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Welcome to Brookvale Public School. Beginning Kindergarten is an exciting and special time for children and their families. Our school’s Kindergarten Transition to School Program aims to make the transition from home or an early childhood setting to school a positive and happy time for the whole family. The information and dates provided below outline the Brookvale Public School Kindergarten Transition to School Program.
School Tours
2026 Kindergarten students and their families are invited to attend a tour of the school led by the Principal, Mr Luke Richmond. The tour is a great way to introduce children to the important places in school such as the canteen, school hall, library, and school office.
Parent Tours are held on selected Wednesdays through Term 2 and Term 3. Please see scheduled dates below. Tours commence at 9.30am; on arrival please make your way to the school office.
- Term 2 - 4 June, 18 June
- Term 3 - 30 July, 13 August, 27 August
Kindergarten Transition Information Evening (for parents only)
- Thursday 4 September 6pm – 7pm
During this session Executive staff and Kindergarten teachers will outline our transition to school program. Our staff will answer any questions you may have about starting school and offer advice about the things you can do to help your child make a smooth transition to school.
Representatives from our Before and After School care (UOSHC) and Parents and Citizen Association (P&C), will also be on hand to provide an overview on how they support and work with the school.
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
- Friday 12 September 2025 9.30am – 10.30am
Come along and join us for a Teddy Bears’ Picnic and morning tea. 2026 students will participate in some fun activities with our current Kindergarten students.
Transition to School - Session 1 for 2026 Kindergarten Students and Morning Tea for Parents
- Friday 7 November 2025 9.15am – 10.30am
Kindergarten 2026 students are invited to have their first taste of school on Friday 7 November 2025 by attending a session in one of our Kindergarten classrooms.
We are committed to making this a positive experience for all. Please bring your child to school at 9.15am on this day. Our current students make their way to classes from 9am so please do not arrive too early as a heavy traffic flow may seem a little daunting for children on their first classroom visit.
Children and families will meet outside the Kindergarten area. Children will have their names marked off, be provided with a name tag and then parents may accompany them into their designated Kindergarten classroom.
Parents are encouraged to engage their child with an activity and once they are settled attend a morning tea/discussion group which will be held in the hall and led by Principal, Mr Luke Richmond.
Children will spend the morning in the Kindergarten classes participating in a range of fun activities as part of our transition to school program. During this time, teachers and school assistants will have an opportunity to meet and observe the children during their activities.
Please let the school office know if you have any concerns about your child’s participation in this session before the date so that we can work together to ensure a successful day.
Teachers will bring students out to the Kindergarten area to be collected at 10.30am.
Transition to School - Session 2 for 2026 Students and Parent Forum
- Friday 14 November 2025 9.15am – 10.30am
A week after the first session, children enrolling in Kindergarten 2026 will return to school for the second transition to school session. Parents should again bring their child to the Kindergarten area to have their names marked off. Once this has occurred, parents may again accompany their child into the allocated Kindergarten classroom.
Parents should then return to the hall, where a forum on helping your child with reading at home will be led by the Kindergarten Assistant Principal, Miss Holly Robinson. Children will again engage in some play experiences, to meet new friends, to participate in an art activity and experience either a literacy or numeracy session.
Teachers will bring students out to the kindergarten area to be collected at 10.30am.
Final Kindergarten Information Evening about starting school via zoom 6pm – 7pm
- Wednesday 26 November 6.00pm-7.00pm
The 2026 Kindergarten Transition to School Program will conclude with a final Question and Answer information evening in November. An email will be sent to parents asking for any questions they may have prior to this event. Parents will also be provided with opportunities to ask questions on the night.
During this session, we will discuss the ‘Best Start Interviews’ and procedures surrounding the first day and the first few weeks of school. Parents will receive more information about this closer to the date.
First Day of Kindergarten
- Monday 2 February at 9.30am
The first full day for Kindergarten students will be on Monday 2 February at 9.30am. More information will be provided at the Final Transition Information Evening. Parents will pick their child up from school at 3.00pm.
Full School Days Begin
- Tuesday 3 February 9.00am-3.00pm
Full school days, 9.00am-3.00pm commence Tuesday 3 February.
We look forward to meeting you all very soon. We are hoping that you and your child enjoy the transition program at Brookvale Public School and will all feel very comfortable with the introduction to kindergarten.