Kindergarten

Starting school is a big step for children and families. Our school runs orientation and transition activities to help your child feel ready for Kindergarten and to support you as parents and carers.

Read the Getting ready for primary school guide for detailed tips and checklists.

Enrolment Process

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Our dedicated staff are here to support you throughout the enrolment process, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for all families. From answering your questions to guiding you through the necessary steps, we are committed to helping you join our school community with ease and confidence. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help!

Enrol online

Begin your enrolment journey by completing an enrolment application online. Whether you are in our designated catchment area, or wishing to apply as an out-of-area applicant, head to our enrolments page to start your application now.

Visit the school

Our wonderful office staff will be in touch to arrange sighting of original documents and to follow up on any other supporting documents required.

Enrolment interview

Before your child begins, all families meet with one of our executive staff. This is a time to share:

  • medical conditions or allergies
  • learning support needs
  • family circumstances that may affect your child’s start

We want every child to feel safe, supported and included in school life.

Kindergarten transition

Once enrolment is complete, your child will be invited to attend transition sessions at school. Our Pre-school Early Learning at Llandilo (PELL) transition sessions help children:

  • meet teachers and classmates
  • explore classrooms and playgrounds
  • practice simple routines

Kindergarten Transition

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The Pre-school Early Learning at Llandilo (PELL) program has been developed by the staff at Llandilo Public School to support children in their transition to kindergarten. It provides an opportunity for children to experience pre-school activities within a ‘big school’ environment, helping them become familiar with the school and its teachers. Our PELL graduates feel confident and ready to start school at the beginning of the following year.

This program will give your child the opportunity to:

  • Engage in early learning activities
  • Get to know other children who will be starting kindergarten next year
  • Become familiar with the school setting, routines, and some of the teachers
  • Meet their buddies, who will assist them at the start of their kindergarten journey
  • Build confidence as they prepare to begin kindergarten
Activities

Preschool Early Learning Llandilo (PELL):

  • Individual and whole group activities
  • Indoor and outdoor activities
  • Interactive learning centres and structured play
  • During the morning, children will enjoy a fruit break
  • Parent/carer interactive workshops will be held in the library during this time
  • School uniforms will be available to purchase.
What to bring

Each week your child will be required to bring along:

  • Hat
  • Water bottle
  • Fruit break - please label containers if using
  • Change of clothes
Supervision
Parents/carers of children attending PELL and Orientation must be readily available at all times that the children are on-site.

What to expect in Kindergarten

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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.

Parent Testimonial
"My daughter is thriving at Llandilo & has made some great friends. I will also note the buddy program is amazing!" - kindergarten parent of Llandilo Public School

Getting ready at home

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Communication
  • Initiate and sustain a conversation with adults and other children.
  • Speak clearly and audibly
  • Maintain eye contact.
  • Speak without shouting or whispering.
  • Understand requests and seek clarification.
  • Carry out three directions in sequence.
  • Talk reciprocally with peers and take part in conversation.
  • Listen attentively and answer questions in a group situation.
Fine Motor & Cognitive Skills
  • Recognise own first name.
  • Hold a pencil in an appropriate grip.
  • Draw recognisable pictures of people.
  • Complete puzzles.
  • Use scissors.
  • Name primary and secondary colours.
  • Attempt to solve problems independently.
  • Describe concepts e.g big/small, more/less, same/different.
  • Concentrate on a story being told in a group setting.
Gross Motor & Orientation Skills
  • Move about confidently at preschool.
  • Manage changes in the environment independently, e.g stairs,
  • obstacles, uneven ground.
  • Understand spatial concepts, e.g up/down, left/right.
  • Catch and throw a ball with a partner.
  • Kick a ball.
  • Play actively with friends.
  • Understand the need for safety, e.g roads, heights.

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

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