Kindergarten 2025

Dear parents & carers,

Welcome to Maryland Public School!

It is my absolute pleasure to welcome your child and family to our great school to commence the next chapter in their learning journey. Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time and the staff and I are committed to doing everything possible to make this a positive and supportive experience.

The staff, students and community are the soul of our school. Maryland Public School is a nurturing and engaging environment for each child to learn skills for life. We are committed to our school vision Every Child. Every Opportunity. Every Child.

Education is a partnership between school and home. We believe that to succeed educationally (including academic, social and emotional wellbeing) a strong relationship between home and school needs to be created and supported by staff, parents/carers and the wider community . Please always remember it takes a village to raise a child!

I look forward to meeting both you and your child who will start Kindergarten in 2025.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school Administration office or myself if you have any questions.

Take care

Deborah Kelly

If your child is turning 5 on or before July 31, 2025, you can enrol your child in Kindergarten. Children must be enrolled in school before their sixth birthday. If you are unsure if your child is ready for school, please contact our Office to discuss.

Documentation Required:

The following documentation is required to finalise enrolment:

• Application to Enrol - https://ehub.enrol.education.nsw.gov.au/
• Proof of Residential Address (see 100pts supporting documentation requirements on document below)
• Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement
• Birth Certificate
• Copies of any Family Law or other relevant court orders (if applicable)
• Copies of medical/healthcare or emergency action plans (if applicable)
• Evidence of disability or other support needs, including any learning and support plans.

We are excited to welcome our 2025 Kindergarten students to visit our school for Maryland Munchkin sessions. Children and families will engage in some hands-on and play-based activities. We believe that exposing our future students to school life early will set them up to have a successful transition to school the following year.

Maryland Munchkins will be held Tuesday 9:30am-10:30am.

Remaining Dates:

12th November 2024

19th November 2024

Children need to be enrolled at Maryland PS for 2025 to attend. Parents are able to 'Drop & Go'.

Please contact our office on 49559430 to book in for Maryland Munchkins.

Our Kindergarten Transition Program will involve three visits over three weeks in November and December.

Kinder Orientation Dates:

Session 1 - 28th November

Session 2 - 5th December

Session 3 - 12th December

Students will attend for 1 hour between 9:10am-10:30am and participate in a number of play based activities that connect to literacy and numeracy skills. Families should have received an email with further information including staggered drop off times.

We are looking forward to having all of our new Kindergarten friends join us at school!

The Kindergarten Enrolment interview provides us with an opportunity to get to know you and your child a little better and discuss how we can make transition to our school a smooth one. It also is a great opportunity to discuss any questions you have about starting school. Children are not required to attend these interviews.

Interviews will occur on specific days during Term 3 and Term 4, 2024 with Miss Clunes, Mrs Kelly or another staff member.

How to book your child's interview:

• Once you have completed your child's enrolment and submitted your 100 points, please inquire at our office to schedule a time.
• In-Person interviews: You will then meet with Miss Clunes or Mrs Kelly for 10 minutes to discuss your child's transition to Kindergarten. Children are not required to attend these interviews.
• Phone interviews: If you have selected a phone interview, a staff member will call you at your allocated time.

Please join us for our Parent Information Session about starting Kindergarten at Maryland Public School in 2025. Children are not required to attend the Parent Information session.

Date: Thursday 19th September, 2024
Time: 5pm-6pm
Location: Maryland Public School - Library

The Best Start Assessment identifies student’s literacy and numeracy skills on entry to Kindergarten. It has been conducted in all NSW public schools since 2010. The assessment is conducted in line with existing school practices and builds upon teaching and learning programs that support students in the transition to school.

How to schedule your child's Best Start Assessment:

• Students will complete their Best Start Assessment during their regular school day in Term 1 - Week 3 and Week 4.

• Parents will receive their child's Best Start feedback summary early Term 1, 2025.

We are anticipating our first day of Kindergarten will be Thursday 6th February, 2025.

Staggered start times - First Day only

Students will be allocated a specific start time for their First Day of Kinder.

** First day of Kinder start times will be added here in December **

Our P&C plays an important role in supporting the school’s teaching and learning activities and is the forum for parents, caregivers and citizens who have an interest in their children’s education.

** Please refer back to this section later in 2024 for further information on how to join our P&C **

• Orders can be made through FlexiSchools. To set up your child's FlexiSchools account, please visit - FlexiSchools registration
• If you are able to volunteer your time in our canteen, please let our office know.

BME Group

Parents/Caregivers are able to order uniforms through the website: www.marylandpsuniformshop.com.au

Opening hours:

Wednesday: 8:00am-9:00am

Friday: 2:00pm-3:30pm

Preloved Uniform Shop

Our preloved uniform shop has a variety of second hand uniforms available for a nominal cost.

Opening hours:

Monday: 3:00pm-3:20pm

Friday: 2:00pm-3:30pm

Maryland OOSH is a not-for-profit, parent-management committee operated, education and care service that offers:

• Before School Care 6:30am - 8:30am
• After School Care 2:30pm – 6pm •
• Vacation Care (school holidays/pupil free days) 7am – 6pm

Contact Number: 4955 6273

Email: director@marylandoosh.com.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/marylandooshinc

Sentral Parent Portal

• Sentral is used for Student Attendance, Academic reports, School Calendar and notifications.
• The school will provide you with a letter detailing your individual Sentral Parent Portal key once your child has commenced school in 2025.

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