Getting ready for Kindergarten

Starting primary 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.

Enrolments for Kindergarten are now open.  We ask that if your child is coming to Riverstone Public School next year that you please fill out our enrolment form.

Before your child starts Kindergarten

Join our next Kindergarten Orientation in Term 4. Please see our brochure below and scan the QR code to fill in the form and let us know which days you would like your child to attend.

Getting ready at home

You can help your child get ready by encouraging independence and routines. Try:

• packing and unpacking their school bag
• dressing themselves and practising hygiene
• following simple routines at home.

For more advice, see the Getting ready for primary school guide. You may also like to complete our school readiness checklist to assist you in helping prepare your child for starting school.

Our Social Story

Starting Kindergarten is an exciting new adventure! Our social story is a simple way to help your child become familiar with what they can expect when they start school.

Reading the story together at home can help children feel more confident by introducing them to the people, places, routines and experiences they may encounter at school. Take your time reading through it, talk about the pictures and encourage your child to ask questions or share how they are feeling.

You can revisit the social story regularly in the weeks leading up to Kindergarten to help your child feel comfortable and ready for their first day.

Click the link to view our social story

Kindergarten Social Story

What to expect in Kindergarten

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.

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