Welcome to Kindergarten

Kindergarten is an exciting time because it is the very beginning of your child's school life. We can’t wait to welcome our new Kindergarten students to Epping North Public School. It is a year when school routines are established and your child can learn, play and make new friends. Our dedicated teachers provide opportunities for students to become independent learners by developing academic and social skills through play, structured programs and peer support mentors.

This page has resources to help children and families get ready for this exciting adventure and make the transition to school easy and fun!

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Starting School Resources

Epping North Public School Social Story - what the first days of school will look like for your child.

Getting ready for school resource sheet - Feel confident supporting your child transitioning to school with our Kindy-O Resource Pack. See the link to find practical tools and information to help support your child's transition to school.

Getting ready for school - A positive start to school will help your child engage well with their peers and teachers and set them up for academic and social success.

Best Start Kindergarten Assessment - The Best Start Assessment is a tool to help teachers assess your child's skills as they enter school, and to tailor teaching to their individual needs. Teachers will sit with your child when they start school to assess your child's literacy and numeracy skills so that they can develop an appropriate teaching program that caters for your child. No preparation is required for this assessment. This is generally completed within the first few weeks of Term 1.

Compulsory School Attendance - Regular attendance at school is essential for students to achieve quality life outcomes. Schools, in partnership with parents, are responsible for promoting the regular attendance of students.

Healthy eating in schools -The healthy eating procedures for schools provides direction and guidance that support and model healthy eating options for students and school communities. At Epping North Public School we have Crunch and Sip in the morning, followed by recess and lunch.

NSW Curriculum - This Department of Education link will give you information on the K-6 syllabus and the key areas that are taught in NSW schools.

Helping your child with literacy and Numeracy at home - This resource has been created for parents, carers and families of children in the early years of school.

Early Years Learning Framework and learning through play - Families play an important role in supporting young children’s learning in early childhood and the early years of schools. These resources provide ideas to engage in learning at home through every day experiences.

School Counsellor- Information for parents and carers regarding the School Counselling Service available to all NSW Government school students.

Telephone interpreter service - Information on how to contact the telephone interpreter service.

Starting School Videos

Starting School - one family's story - Starting school is an exciting time, as this Sydney family explains.

Transition to school Video - A creative approach to transition that provides genuine opportunities for school and community partnerships to grow from the early year

First Day at Kindy