Glenbrook Public School
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Starting School
Starting school is an important step in a child’s life. At Glenbrook Public School we believe in the importance of strong home/school, teacher/parent partnerships from the very first day of your child’s schooling. We encourage parents to participate and be involved in all aspects of their child’s schooling and to become part of the school community. For this reason we provide opportunities for Kindergarten to visit our school for information and orientation days. This gives the children time to meet with their teachers, mix with groups of other children and familiarise themselves with their new school.
Children are eligible to be enrolled in Kindergarten when they reach the age of 4 years and nine months (providing their fifth birthday occurs on or before July 31st of that year).
Tips to help your child for their first school year.
* Be positive about school and learning.
* Talk to your child about school.
* Use your local library.
* Read to your child and talk about what might happen next in the story.
* Share many different experiences.
* Provide a variety of play materials – water, sand, paper, pens, paint, scissors and glue.
* Encourage your child’s curiosity by asking questions and encouraging questions in return.